Serving 112 students in grades 7-8, Hearne J 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hearne J High School's student population of 112 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hearne J High School is 0.58, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)10-14%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
47%
53%
Black
44%
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hearne J High School?
112 students attend Hearne J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hearne J High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hearne J High School?
Hearne J High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hearne J High School offer ?
Hearne J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hearne J High School part of?
Hearne J High School is part of Hearne ISD School District.
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