ZAPATA H S

ZAPATA COUNTY ISD
2009 STATE HWY 16
ZAPATA, TX 78076
1,065 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Zapata High School, located on State Highway 16 in Zapata, Texas, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Zapata County Independent School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to providing academic instruction, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities to students in the region. The campus acts as a central hub for the town's youth, focusing on preparing them for post-secondary education, military service, or the workforce through a comprehensive high school curriculum.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of South Texas, often emphasizing a strong sense of community pride and spirit. Like many rural Texas high schools, it balances academic standards with athletic programs—most notably in football—and various student organizations that encourage leadership and community involvement. For residents of Zapata, the high school represents a vital environment for both personal development and the ongoing social and educational advancement of the local student body.
1,065
Total Students
71.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
88.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    1,057 (99.2%)
  • White
    6 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
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: ZAPATA COUNTY ISD
Phone: (956)765-0280
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,065
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 71.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 943
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 9 253
Grade 10 275
Grade 11 281
Grade 12 256
Gender Ratio