Jack C. Hays High School
- Public
- BUDA, TX
Public School
Jack C. Hays High School
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- BUDA, TX
- Rating 3.49 out of 5 433 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A minus
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Teachersgrade B minus
- College Prepgrade A minus
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade B minus
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade B+
- Foodgrade C
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
57%
Percent Proficient - Math
71%
Average Graduation Rate
90%
Average SAT
1150
582 responses
Average ACT
25
152 responses
AP Enrollment
31%
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- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Good for Familiesgrade A minus
- Housinggrade A minus
Median Household Income
$129,821
National
$69,021Median Rent
$1,950
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$340,600
National
$244,900Culture & Safety
Poll
63%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 46 responsesPoll
54%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 46 responsesStudents
Diversity
grade A minus
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,251
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 47 responses72%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 47 responses87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 47 responsesTeachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$48,483
Teachers in First/Second Year
7%
48%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 66 responses65%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 66 responses61%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 66 responsesClubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade B minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,701 / year
National
$12,23987%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 67 responses34%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 67 responses55%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 67 responsesSimilar Schools
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Jack C. Hays High School Reviews
Rating 3.49 out of 5 433 reviews
The school provides great learning opportunities for the students that ready them for college and post-graduation. These include the College and Career center and the PLTW (Project Lead the Way) programs. However, I feel that there are only a handful of teachers and staff who care about the stability of the students. The school preaches concern for mental health, but shows no true efforts in helping. In my experience the counselors express more of annoyance rather than support when hearing complains of bullying, stress and anxiety, or depression. I find that the position of the staff focus more on academics over mental well-being.
I liked the opportunities given to those who want to join a club or organization. I also enjoy support our senior gets from counselors specifically. Especially the senior section at our lunch is a great perk! There are of course things I want to change about my school like the blatant lack of communication that our admins have with students. It would make the connection stronger if there was a line of communication more clearly presented. Another thing I would change is the mental health support and resources given, with the GPA race and everything, students' and even teachers' mental stability is left in the dust.
The 4 years have been very helpful for realizing the career path I want to take. During the beginning required graduation classes are offered, so that students can complete graduation requirements and focus on career classes. There is a wide variety of career paths, and staff that can help, teach and prepare you for those careers.