Canutillo High School is a public high school in Canutillo, Texas. It is the only zoned comprehensive high school in the Canutillo Independent School District. In addition to Canutillo, the district serves almost all of Vinton as well as the communities of Prado Verde and Westway.
Serving 1,541 students in grades 9-12, Canutillo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,541 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Canutillo High School's student population of 1,541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,541 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Year Founded
1964
Colors
White, Orange
School Rankings
Canutillo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canutillo High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5583 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
94%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
4%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: El Dorado
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canutillo High School's ranking?
Canutillo High School is ranked #5583 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Canutillo High School often compared to?
Canutillo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coronado High School, Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canutillo High School?
The graduation rate of Canutillo High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Canutillo High School?
1,541 students attend Canutillo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Canutillo High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canutillo High School?
Canutillo High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Canutillo High School offer ?
Canutillo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Canutillo High School part of?
Canutillo High School is part of Canutillo Independent School District.
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