BIG BEND HIGH SCHOOL

BIG BEND H S is a Title I public school that is part of the TERLINGUA CSD school district, located in TERLINGUA, TX with about 115 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, BIG BEND H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Big Bend High School, located in the remote desert community of Terlingua, Texas, serves as the educational hub for the Terlingua Common School District. Situated near the entrance of Big Bend National Park, the school operates in a unique, isolated environment, often drawing families who value the region's rugged landscape and close-knit community atmosphere. Because of its location, the school plays a vital role in the social and academic life of the area, offering a specialized educational experience that reflects the distinct culture and geography of the Trans-Pecos region.

Academically, Big Bend High School functions within a small-scale setting, which allows for personalized attention and a tight-knit relationship between students, faculty, and the local community. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the challenges of operating in a geographically vast and sparsely populated district. By integrating the unique natural resources of the surrounding national park into its identity, the school provides an unconventional learning environment that emphasizes resilience and community connection, serving as a cornerstone for the students living in this remote part of the Chihuahuan Desert.

For more information, contact BIG BEND H S at (432) 371-2281 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.