Serving 107 students in grades 10-12, Peter E Hyland Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peter E Hyland Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Peter E Hyland Center's student population of 107 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Peter E Hyland Center 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 Peter E Hyland Center is 0.55, 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
#5607 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
62%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
13%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Peter E Hyland Center's ranking?
Peter E Hyland Center is ranked #5607 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Peter E Hyland Center?
The graduation rate of Peter E Hyland Center is 75-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Peter E Hyland Center?
107 students attend Peter E Hyland Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Peter E Hyland Center students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peter E Hyland Center?
Peter E Hyland Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peter E Hyland Center offer ?
Peter E Hyland Center offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Peter E Hyland Center part of?
Peter E Hyland Center is part of Goose Creek CISD School District.
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