Zapata High School
School Overview
Zapata High School is a public school located in Zapata, Texas. It is a school in Zapata County Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 63% of students are proficient in Math learning and 31% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 923 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 62 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 923 students are attending Zapata High School. By gender, there are 485 and 438 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Zapata High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 87 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84 | 38 | 46 |
| White | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 87 | 40 | 47 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 62 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Zapata High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. 96.8% of teachers are certified. 77.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 62 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 60 | 96.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 2 | 3.2% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 5 | 8.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 14.5% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 231 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 4,503 Households |
| Population | 14,267 |
| Male | 7,095 |
| Female | 7,209 |
| Child Population | 5,766 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,454 Units |
| Average House Value | $77,800 |
| Average Rent Cost | $520 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.40% |
| Average Household Income | $33,952 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 71.49% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Zapata High School offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 316 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 89 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Zapata High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 316 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 209 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 209 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 89 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Zapata County Independent School District
In Zapata County Independent School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.