EL PASO HIGH SCHOOL
EL PASO H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the EL PASO ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 1,436 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 95 teachers, EL PASO H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
El Paso High School, located at 800 E Schuster Ave, is a historic landmark institution within the El Paso Independent School District. Often referred to as "The Lady on the Hill" due to its prominent location overlooking the city and its iconic neoclassical architecture, the school is one of the oldest and most recognizable educational facilities in the region. Since its establishment, it has served as a central pillar of the community, blending a rich, storied heritage with a modern commitment to academic and extracurricular excellence.
The school is well-known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, drawing students from diverse backgrounds who take pride in its legacy. Its academic curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education and professional life, supported by a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. By maintaining its historic character while fostering an environment of contemporary learning, El Paso High School continues to be a focal point for student achievement and community identity in the El Paso area.
For more information, contact EL PASO H S at (915) 496-8300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79902-4513
(915) 496-8300
http://elpaso.episd.org
EL PASO HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 1,436 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- EL PASO ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,436
- Teachers:
- 95.56
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 1,436 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EL PASO HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 93% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.3%
- White
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.