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San Benito CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,845 students in San Benito CISD School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in San Benito CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in San Benito CISD School District have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Benito High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,561 Schools
# Students
9,064 Students
1,888,482 Students
# Teachers
634 Teachers
125,112 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Benito CISD School District, which is ranked #923 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 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#918 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
5%
% Hispanic
98%
53%
% Black
n/a
13%
% White
2%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,903 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,239 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$153 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$129 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,903
$13,352
Spending / Student
$14,239
$14,079
Best San Benito CISD School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rgv Youth Recovery Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29783 Rangerville Raod
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 428-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Amador R Rodriguez Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2300 W Bus Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-3509
Gr: 9-11 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #33.
Hester Juvenile Detent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2310 W Hwy 77
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 399-3075
Gr: 7-11 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
San Benito Veterans Memorial Academy
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 276-6000
Gr: 9 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Positive Redirection Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Dowling St
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6275
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #66.
San Benito High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
450 S Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6500
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,057 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2115 N Williams Rd
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
San Benito, TX 78586
(956) 361-6100
Gr: K-10 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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