JACK C HAYS H S

www.hayscisd.net

2,062 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jack C. Hays High School, located in Buda, Texas, is a prominent secondary school within the Hays Consolidated Independent School District. Serving a growing suburban community just south of Austin, the school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and robust Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Jack C. Hays High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by strong extracurricular engagement. The school boasts a competitive athletic department, diverse fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations that foster community spirit and personal development. As a cornerstone of the Buda area, the institution focuses on cultivating a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement, school pride, and the development of well-rounded citizens within the Hays CISD community.

2,062

Total Students

129.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JACK C HAYS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	639
Hispanic	1,218
Black	86
Asian	33
Two or More	78
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,218 (59.1 %)
White
639 (31.0 %)
Black
86 (4.2 %)
Two or More
78 (3.8 %)
Asian
33 (1.6 %)
American Indian
7 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0 %)

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:	HAYS CISD
Phone:	(512)268-2911
Website:	http://www.hayscisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,062
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	129.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	664
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	137

* 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 9 633

Grade 10 543

Grade 11 476

Grade 12 410