FORT HANCOCK H S

School Overview
Fort Hancock High School is the primary secondary educational institution serving the small, rural community of Fort Hancock, Texas, located in Hudspeth County near the U.S.-Mexico border. As a small, tight-knit school, it functions as the heart of the local school district, typically serving a student population that reflects the cultural and demographic landscape of the Rio Grande valley region. Because of its remote location and size, the school emphasizes a close relationship between students, teachers, and the surrounding community, often fostering a personalized learning environment that larger urban districts cannot provide.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school maintains a strong commitment to the success of its students through standard secondary programming and local athletics. Like many schools in rural Texas, Fort Hancock High School serves as a vital hub for community gatherings and events, playing an essential role in the social development of the area's youth. The school district focuses on preparing students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the regional workforce, while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities associated with life in a border-region community.
113
Total Students
11.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
131.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FORT HANCOCK H S
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic111
Black1
  • Hispanic
    111 (98.2 %)
  • White
    1 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.9 %)
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: FT HANCOCK ISD
Phone: (915)769-3811
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 122
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27
Grades Taught
Grade 9 23
Grade 10 36
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 24

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FORT HANCOCK H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 923
Grade 1036
Grade 1130
Grade 1224
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FORT HANCOCK H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female5145.1%
Male6254.9%