BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO H S

BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
172 BADGER LN
BEN BOLT, TX 78342
228 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
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.
228
Total Students
15.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    208 (91.2 %)
  • White
    18 (7.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: BEN BOLT-PALITO BLANCO ISD
Phone: (361)664-9822
Website: http://www.bbpbschools.net/
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 7 35
Grade 8 35
Grade 9 33
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 43
Gender Ratio
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