HARDIN-JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL
HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S is a public high school that is part of the HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD school district, located in SOUR LAKE, TX with about 656 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Hardin-Jefferson High School, located in Sour Lake, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District. Situated in a small-town environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both traditional scholastic achievement and the development of extracurricular programs that serve the local population.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the high school places a significant emphasis on student engagement through athletics, fine arts, and various career-oriented programs. As part of the HJISD, the school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. You can learn more about their specific programs, school calendar, and district policies by visiting their official website at [http://www.hjisd.net](http://www.hjisd.net).
For more information, contact HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S at (409) 981-6430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SOUR LAKE, TX 77659-0639
(409) 981-6430
http://www.hjisd.net
HARDIN-JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in SOUR LAKE, TX with about 656 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
- Total Students:
- 656
- Teachers:
- 49.06
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 656 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARDIN-JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.0%
- Black or African American
- 10.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.8%
- Male
- 50.2%
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.