HEMPSTEAD H S

HEMPSTEAD ISD
801 DONOHO
HEMPSTEAD, TX 77445
465 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hempstead High School, located at 801 Donaho in Hempstead, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hempstead Independent School District. As a central fixture in the community, the school is dedicated to preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, career certification, or military service. The campus environment is focused on fostering academic growth, school spirit, and personal responsibility, aiming to equip students with the skills necessary to compete in a global economy.

Beyond academics, Hempstead High School is deeply integrated into the local culture of Hempstead, a community known for its small-town atmosphere and strong support for its school programs. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, fine arts, and career and technical education (CTE) programs, which help create a well-rounded educational experience. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with community engagement, the school strives to cultivate productive citizens who contribute positively to both the local region and the broader state of Texas.
465
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    297 (63.9 %)
  • Black
    99 (21.3 %)
  • White
    67 (14.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (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: HEMPSTEAD ISD
Phone: (979)826-3331
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 332
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3

* 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 9 173
Grade 10 107
Grade 11 86
Grade 12 99
Gender Ratio
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