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Bob HOPE School District (2026) - Port Arthur, TX

Bob HOPE School District

2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,584 students in Bob HOPE School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Bob HOPE School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
2,584 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Bob HOPE School District, which is ranked #562 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#555 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
44%
51%
51%
39%
46%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
81%
54%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
2%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,199 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,227 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,199
$13,352
Spending / Student
$8,227
$14,079

Best Bob HOPE School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bob Hope School - El Campus
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4301 32nd St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bob Hope School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2849 9th Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Bob Hope High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4545 Hwy 73
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #44.
Bob Hope School Beaumont
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7720 Park N Ave
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-8 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Bob Hope El School-baytown
Charter School
304 N Pruett St
Port Arthur, TX 77642
(409) 983-3244
Gr: PK-3 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Bob HOPE School District?
Bob HOPE School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,584 students.
What is the rank of Bob HOPE School District?
Bob HOPE School District is ranked #562 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bob HOPE School District?
81% of Bob HOPE School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bob HOPE School District?
Bob HOPE School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Bob HOPE School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,227 is less than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,584 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : ≥95%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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