Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Port Isabel J High School 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 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Port Isabel J High School's student population of 413 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Port Isabel J High School 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 Port Isabel J High School is 0.15, 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
#5556 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
92%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
8%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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What is Port Isabel J High School's ranking?
Port Isabel J High School is ranked #5556 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Port Isabel J High School?
413 students attend Port Isabel J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Port Isabel J High School students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Port Isabel J High School?
Port Isabel J High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What grades does Port Isabel J High School offer ?
Port Isabel J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Port Isabel J High School part of?
Port Isabel J High School is part of Point Isabel Independent School District.
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