HEMPHILL HIGH SCHOOL

HEMPHILL H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the HEMPHILL ISD school district, located in HEMPHILL, TX with about 259 students offering grade levels from 9th 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, HEMPHILL H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Hemphill High School, located at 1000 Milam St in Hemphill, Texas, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Hemphill Independent School District. Situated in the heart of Sabine County, the school plays a vital role in the small, close-knit community by providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities for students in the surrounding area. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement and personal development, aiming to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce.

As part of the Hemphill ISD, the high school offers a traditional curriculum supplemented by various athletics, student organizations, and vocational programs designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. The school maintains a focus on community values and school pride, serving as a hub for local events and activities. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty directories, or specific district policies, the official website at http://www.hemphillisd.net serves as the primary resource for students, parents, and the community.

For more information, contact HEMPHILL H S at (409) 787-3371 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 MILAM ST
HEMPHILL, TX 75948-1950
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HEMPHILL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HEMPHILL, TX with about 259 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
HEMPHILL ISD
Total Students:
259
Teachers:
23.83
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 259 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HEMPHILL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
76.1%
Black or African American
11.6%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Two or more races
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.