Zapata H S
Zapata, TX · Zapata County ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Rural, fringe
843rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 49%· Stable
2009 STATE HWY 16, Zapata, TX 78076
(956)765-0280NCES ID 484671005351Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Zapata H S 843rd of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 49% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2019 to 50th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 681 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,068 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.1% | 99.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $132K in zip 78076 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
What school district is Zapata H S in?
Zapata H S is part of the Zapata County ISD district in Zapata, Texas.
Is Zapata H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Zapata H S 843rd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 49% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Zapata H S?
Hispanic 99% (1,068 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Zapata H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78076 is $132K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.