Hico High School

Summary:

Hico High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in Hico, Texas, with a total enrollment of 290 students. The school is part of the Hico Independent School District, which is ranked 354 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hico High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with consistently high graduation rates ranging from 94.7% to 100% over the past five years, well above the state average. The school also has very low dropout rates, from 0.0% to 0.4%, and generally outperforms the state and district averages in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. Hico High School has a relatively high per-student spending of $15,794 and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.7, suggesting the school is investing more resources in its students' education.

Compared to nearby schools like Stephenville High School and Dublin High School, Hico High School has a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of Hispanic students, but serves a more economically disadvantaged population, with 52.76% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's academic performance, however, remains strong, outpacing the nearby Huston Academy charter school in test scores and graduation rates.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 901 Cedar
       Hico, TX  76457-0218


(254) 796-2184

District: Hico Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
695th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,794 Help


Feeder schools for Hico High School:

Elementary:    Hico Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
19.8%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hico High School ranks better than 72.9% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hico High School ranks better than 65% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.45. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hico High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.4%), Hispanic (19.8%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hico High School is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hico High School is $15,794.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hico High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hico High School 639th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Hico High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hico High School 695th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hico High School in the ranking list.)

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Hico Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hico Independent School District (Isd) 354th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hico High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 51.49 1016th 1987 48.9%
2015 89.66 71st 2043 96.5%
2016 68.67 586th 1987 70.5%
2017 48.06 940th 2027 53.6%
2018 46.54 1043rd 2080 49.9%
2019 61.25 676th 2193 69.2%
2021 75.43 396th 2252 82.4%
2022 55.95 849th 2254 62.3%
2023 55.27 928th 2330 60.2%
2024 65.80 639th 2361 72.9%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 82.42 109th 1445 92.5%
2024 57.49 566th 1760 67.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.79 632nd 1597 60.4%
2023 61.47 392nd 1815 78.4%
2024 56.57 625th 1881 66.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 764th 2039 62.5%
2019 61.40 595th 2073 71.3%
2021 72.28 341st 2172 84.3%
2022 48.42 1036th 2220 53.3%
2023 55.01 848th 2251 62.3%
2024 62.99 588th 2224 73.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.47 980th 2008 51.2%
2019 59.68 703rd 2047 65.7%
2021 69.86 490th 2151 77.2%
2022 48.85 1034th 2221 53.4%
2023 41.97 1297th 2241 42.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.51 1345th 2008 33.0%
2019 61.52 512th 2058 75.1%
2021 69.15 336th 2118 84.1%
2022 42.06 1199th 2182 45.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.85 1073rd 2030 47.1%
2019 57.87 708th 2069 65.8%
2021 79.04 312th 2168 85.6%
2022 60.17 730th 2228 67.2%
2023 66.03 610th 2245 72.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.38 1022nd 1895 46.1%
2019 57.81 657th 1935 66.0%
2021 62.38 569th 2043 72.1%
2022 49.14 947th 2077 54.4%
2023 53.61 849th 2116 59.9%
2024 58.94 690th 2108 67.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.08 1172nd 1673 29.9%
2019 50.44 784th 1684 53.4%
2021 64.16 497th 1700 70.8%
2022 41.34 1063rd 1723 38.3%
2023 42.12 1070th 1749 38.8%
2024 47.93 883rd 1724 48.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hico High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 72.91 290th 1427 79.7%
2005 59.07 663rd 1429 53.6%
2006 58.19 710th 1430 50.3%
2007 58.49 742nd 1497 50.4%
2008 71.05 358th 1510 76.3%
2009 65.99 530th 1539 65.6%
2010 66.74 489th 1568 68.8%
2011 66.45 536th 1672 67.9%
2012 76.23 148th 1603 90.8%
2013 79.54 140th 1652 91.5%
2014 71.09 349th 1734 79.9%
2015 66.74 503rd 1743 71.1%
2016 59.85 683rd 1762 61.2%
2017 64.15 460th 1777 74.1%
2018 46.08 887th 1797 50.6%
2019 54.62 749th 1857 59.7%
2021 68.56 450th 1861 75.8%
2022 68.72 414th 1876 77.9%
2023 51.15 902nd 1961 54.0%
2024 59.45 695th 1987 65.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.62 193rd 1195 83.8%
2022 30.06 860th 1278 32.7%
2023 18.47 1184th 1371 13.6%
2024 51.16 461st 1435 67.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.83 1333rd 1347 1.0%
2019 39.39 777th 1357 42.7%
2023 51.01 562nd 1478 62.0%
2024 70.62 243rd 1547 84.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.10 791st 1794 55.9%
2019 55.61 626th 1818 65.6%
2021 71.37 296th 1848 84.0%
2022 74.38 227th 1847 87.7%
2023 41.38 1061st 1897 44.1%
2024 55.39 611th 1883 67.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.08 822nd 1781 53.8%
2019 68.88 423rd 1798 76.5%
2021 59.22 660th 1815 63.6%
2022 67.98 421st 1841 77.1%
2023 48.50 943rd 1891 50.1%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.44 1368th 1784 23.3%
2019 48.41 787th 1810 56.5%
2021 60.74 491st 1829 73.2%
2022 59.99 438th 1837 76.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.34 1050th 1803 41.8%
2019 41.98 1025th 1824 43.8%
2021 70.80 371st 1840 79.8%
2022 64.86 466th 1853 74.9%
2023 51.21 832nd 1913 56.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.81 665th 1691 60.7%
2019 53.26 686th 1714 60.0%
2021 54.35 673rd 1743 61.4%
2022 69.19 333rd 1762 81.1%
2023 33.54 1198th 1820 34.2%
2024 47.58 793rd 1804 56.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Hico High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 1200th 1539 22.0%
2019 40.96 957th 1526 37.3%
2021 58.03 556th 1510 63.2%
2022 60.30 488th 1525 68.0%
2023 37.01 1028th 1576 34.8%
2024 45.75 829th 1556 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hico High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Hico High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 403 0 1 47 1 n/a n/a 0 452
1990 421 1 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1991 431 1 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 183 0 1 26 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1993 183 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 198 0 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1995 236 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1996 236 0 0 33 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1997 240 1 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1998 251 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1999 160 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2000 173 0 0 29 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2001 157 0 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2002 176 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2003 176 0 0 35 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2004 188 0 0 32 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2005 203 0 0 33 1 n/a n/a 0 237
2006 188 1 1 41 1 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 183 2 2 45 1 n/a n/a 0 233
2008 186 3 1 55 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2009 193 4 1 51 2 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 177 2 1 42 2 n/a n/a 0 224
2011 154 0 0 41 1 0 0 0 196
2012 141 0 0 44 1 0 0 0 186
2013 133 0 0 32 2 0 0 0 167
2014 201 0 0 55 1 0 1 0 258
2015 194 0 0 62 1 0 1 0 258
2016 215 0 0 71 0 0 3 0 289
2017 200 0 0 75 0 0 4 0 279
2018 207 0 0 78 0 0 2 0 287
2019 212 0 0 74 0 0 4 0 290
2020 201 0 0 67 0 0 4 0 272
2021 201 3 0 61 0 0 4 0 269
2022 220 4 0 65 0 0 5 0 294
2023 214 6 2 63 1 0 4 0 290
2024 248 6 2 65 2 0 6 0 329

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hico High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 452 n/a n/a n/a
1990 468 33.0 14.1 n/a
1991 482 33.2 14.5 n/a
1992 210 17.7 11.8 31
1993 209 18.0 11.6 33
1994 221 19.5 11.3 34.8
1995 269 23.2 11.6 26
1996 269 23.2 11.6 26
1997 285 26.1 10.9 23.9
1998 297 27.5 10.8 24.6
1999 186 17.3 10.8 40.9
2000 202 20.8 9.7 42.1
2001 187 18.4 10.2 35.8
2002 211 19.3 10.9 46
2003 211 19.3 10.9 46
2004 220 16.9 13.0 40.5
2005 237 21.6 11.0 36.7
2006 232 21.4 10.8 32.8
2007 233 20.9 11.1 35.2
2008 246 21.4 11.5 35.8
2009 251 23.3 10.7 37.5
2010 224 22.0 10.1 30.8
2011 196 21.3 9.1 35.7
2012 186 19.4 9.5 34.4
2013 167 19.0 8.7 53.3
2014 258 27.3 9.4 48.1
2015 258 27.0 9.5 55.4
2016 289 29.0 9.9 50.9
2017 279 29.0 9.6 54.5
2018 287 27.7 10.3 58.2
2019 290 27.4 10.5 58.3
2020 272 28.3 9.5 54.4
2021 269 29.7 9.0 50.6
2022 294 31.3 9.3 50
2023 290 29.7 9.7 52.8
2024 329 29.8 11.0 53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hico High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 452 n/a n/a n/a
1990 468 33.0 14.1 n/a
1991 482 33.2 14.5 n/a
1992 210 17.7 11.8 31
1993 209 18.0 11.6 33
1994 221 19.5 11.3 34.8
1995 269 23.2 11.6 26
1996 269 23.2 11.6 26
1997 285 26.1 10.9 23.9
1998 297 27.5 10.8 24.6
1999 186 17.3 10.8 40.9
2000 202 20.8 9.7 42.1
2001 187 18.4 10.2 35.8
2002 211 19.3 10.9 46
2003 211 19.3 10.9 46
2004 220 16.9 13.0 40.5
2005 237 21.6 11.0 36.7
2006 232 21.4 10.8 32.8
2007 233 20.9 11.1 35.2
2008 246 21.4 11.5 35.8
2009 251 23.3 10.7 37.5
2010 224 22.0 10.1 30.8
2011 196 21.3 9.1 35.7
2012 186 19.4 9.5 34.4
2013 167 19.0 8.7 53.3
2014 258 27.3 9.4 48.1
2015 258 27.0 9.5 55.4
2016 289 29.0 9.9 50.9
2017 279 29.0 9.6 54.5
2018 287 27.7 10.3 58.2
2019 290 27.4 10.5 58.3
2020 272 28.3 9.5 54.4
2021 269 29.7 9.0 50.6
2022 294 31.3 9.3 50
2023 290 29.7 9.7 52.8
2024 329 29.8 11.0 53.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hico High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $948 (8.2%) $10,599 (91.8%) $11,546
2020 $1,037 (7.6%) $12,530 (92.4%) $13,566
2021 $1,505 (9.5%) $14,289 (90.5%) $15,794

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hico High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 676th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 928th of 2330 Middle schools
 9%
Ranks 749th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 902nd of 1961 High schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Hico High School)4369
 26%
   6th Grade Reading (Hico Independent School District (Isd))4369
 26%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hico High School)3513
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hico Independent School District (Isd))3513
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Hico High School)5877
 19%
   7th Grade Reading (Hico Independent School District (Isd))5877
 19%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hico High School)6749
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hico Independent School District (Isd))6749
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Hico High School)4667
 21%
   8th Grade Reading (Hico Independent School District (Isd))4667
 21%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hico High School)6225
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hico Independent School District (Isd))6225
 37%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Hico High School)3039
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Hico Independent School District (Isd))3039
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Hico High School)3221
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Hico Independent School District (Isd))3221
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Hico High School)5531
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hico Independent School District (Isd))5531
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Hico High School)5859
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Hico Independent School District (Isd))5859
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hico High School)5567
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Hico Independent School District (Isd))5567
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hico High School)5471
 17%
   End of Course English II Reading (Hico Independent School District (Isd))5471
 17%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hico High School)8360
 23%
   End of Course U.S. History (Hico Independent School District (Isd))8360
 23%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290290
African American06
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic7463
 14.9%
Pacific Islander00
White212214
 0.9%
Two or More Races44
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.3%52.8%
 5.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 329 students attended Hico High School.

Hico High School ranks 695th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Hico High School are 75% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Hico High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Hico Elementary


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