Serving 74 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hill Country Youth Ranch ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hill Country Youth Ranch ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hill Country Youth Ranch's student population of 74 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Hill Country Youth Ranch ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hill Country Youth Ranch is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8010 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
38%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
53%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hill Country Youth Ranch's ranking?
Hill Country Youth Ranch is ranked #8010 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hill Country Youth Ranch?
The graduation rate of Hill Country Youth Ranch is 40-59%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hill Country Youth Ranch?
74 students attend Hill Country Youth Ranch.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Hill Country Youth Ranch students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hill Country Youth Ranch?
Hill Country Youth Ranch has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hill Country Youth Ranch offer ?
Hill Country Youth Ranch offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hill Country Youth Ranch part of?
Hill Country Youth Ranch is part of Big Springs Charter School District.
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