HARDIN-JEFFERSON H S

HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
3155 HWY 326 S
SOUR LAKE, TX 77659
749 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hardin-Jefferson High School, located in Sour Lake, Texas, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District. Situated in a small-town environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to both traditional scholastic achievement and the development of extracurricular programs that serve the local population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the high school places a significant emphasis on student engagement through athletics, fine arts, and various career-oriented programs. As part of the HJISD, the school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. You can learn more about their specific programs, school calendar, and district policies by visiting their official website at [http://www.hjisd.net](http://www.hjisd.net).
749
Total Students
53.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    506 (67.6 %)
  • Black
    123 (16.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    83 (11.1 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (3.5 %)
  • Asian
    9 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
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: HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
Phone: (409)981-6430
Website: http://www.hjisd.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 749
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 219
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38

* 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 9 220
Grade 10 202
Grade 11 172
Grade 12 155
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NEW AE
HARDIN-JEFFERSON ISD
6 Students
200 W LEE ST
CHINA, TX 77613 (5.3 miles away)
High School 12th - 12th