J M HANKS HIGH SCHOOL

J M HANKS H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the YSLETA ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 1,733 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 110 teachers, J M HANKS 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.

J.M. Hanks High School, located in El Paso, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Ysleta Independent School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, famously centered around its mascot, the "Knight." The campus offers a comprehensive academic curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses and various dual-credit opportunities, designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond academics, J.M. Hanks is recognized for its robust extracurricular programming. The school provides a wide array of athletics, fine arts programs, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways, allowing students to explore specialized interests such as culinary arts, engineering, and digital media. With a focus on fostering both character development and academic excellence, the school remains a cornerstone of the East El Paso community, dedicated to equipping its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society.

For more information, contact J M HANKS H S at (915) 434-5000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.