BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD school district, located in BEN BOLT, TX with about 291 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School is a small, rural public high school located in Ben Bolt, Texas, serving as the secondary education hub for the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit, community-focused learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with faculty and staff. As a district committed to small-town values, the school emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active participation in extracurricular activities, which are central to the student experience.

The school’s athletic and academic programs operate under the "Badger" mascot, reflecting a spirit of community pride and tradition. By leveraging its size, the school aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce, while maintaining the intimate culture characteristic of the South Texas region. For families and community members, the school serves as a vital anchor, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

For more information, contact BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO H S at (361) 664-9822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

172 BADGER LN
BEN BOLT, TX 78342-0547
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BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BEN BOLT, TX with about 291 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
291
Teachers:
23.18
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 291 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
93.1%
White
6.2%
Black or African American
0.7%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.