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Enrollment
2,222
High
DISTRICT 1,126 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BARBERS HILL ISD·NCES 480945000403
Barbers Hill High School
9696 EAGLE DR, MONT BELVIEU, TX 77580 · (281) 576-2221 · Chambers County
GRADES 09–12HIGH31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL2,222 STUDENTS
A+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 96% of Texas public high schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
153 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 619 | 28% |
| Grade 10 | 564 | 25% |
| Grade 11 | 513 | 23% |
| Grade 12 | 526 | 24% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Based on grade levels within BARBERS HILL ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
74.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +24.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
73.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +18.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 74 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 24 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 18 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 19.0% | 55.0% | 12.0% | 14.0% |
| Mathematics | 25.0% | 48.0% | 23.0% | 4.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 74.0% | 73.0% |
| 2024-25 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| 2023-24 | 74.0% | 65.0% |
| 2022-23 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| 2021-22 | 34.0% | 60.0% |
| 2020-21 | 50.0% | 55.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Barbers Hill High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 73.0% | #114 of 1,425 ▼ 43 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 74.0% | #280 of 1,425 ▼ 48 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +28.5pp | #177 of 1,184 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,222 | #243 of 2,107 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #644 of 1,344 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.6% | #525 of 1,346 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +43.5% | #81 of 672 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,222
+444 (+25%) vs 2020
+354% since 1990-91, when it was 489
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 14.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,222 | 153 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 2,084 | 145 | 14.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,972 | 139.6 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 1,778 | 124 | 14.3:1 | 20% (356) |
| 2017-18 | 1,548 | 110.8 | 14.0:1 | 18% (272) |
| 2015-16 | 1,501 | 102 | 14.7:1 | 11% (164) |
| 2010-11 | 1,202 | 88 | 13.7:1 | 17% (199) |
| 2000-01 | 733 | 53 | 13.8:1 | 8% (60) |
| 1990-91 | 489 | 21 | 23.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Barbers Hill High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 44% (1,548 to 2,222); teachers up 38% (110.8 to 153).
About Barbers Hill High School
Barbers Hill High School is a large high school for students in MONT BELVIEU, Texas. Enrollment stands at 2,222 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts enrollment 179% above the 796-student average for high schools in Texas.
A total of 9 schools make up BARBERS HILL ISD, with 7,875 students enrolled.
More than half of enrollment at Barbers Hill High School is White: 60%. Next come 31% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. The county population is about 68% White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Barbers Hill High School scores 55%.
The school lists 153 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. It is about the same as the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas.
Barbers Hill High School holds an A+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 96% of Texas public high schools.
The school's county is Chambers County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $109,804 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 10%. Public schools in Chambers County number 18, with about 11,701 students.
The closest school to Barbers Hill High School is Alternative School, located less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
Its NCES locale code is Town: Fringe: the school is in a town close to an urbanized area.
In 2020-21, Barbers Hill High School enrolled 1,778 students. By 2024-25, that number had grown to 2,222.
Barbers Hill High School has a community page on allk12 for topics such as athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Chambers County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
51,498
Census ACS
Median income
$109,804
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
11,701 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BARBERS HILL ISD
- Barbers Hill Int SouthMiddle · 972 students
- Barbers Hill Int NorthMiddle · 924 students
- Barbers Hill El SouthElementary · 891 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 845 students
- Barbers Hill El NorthElementary · 835 students
- Barbers Hill Middle SouthMiddle · 587 students
Other schools in MONT BELVIEU
- Barbers Hill Int SouthMiddle · 972 students
- Barbers Hill Int NorthMiddle · 924 students
- Barbers Hill El SouthElementary · 891 students
- Early Childhood CenterElementary · 845 students
- Barbers Hill El NorthElementary · 835 students
- Barbers Hill Middle SouthMiddle · 587 students
Nearby schools
- Alternative School0.0 mi · 29
- Barbers Hill Int North0.2 mi · 924
- Barbers Hill Middle North0.3 mi · 570
- Barbers Hill Middle South0.7 mi · 587
- Barbers Hill El South0.7 mi · 891
- Early Childhood Center0.9 mi · 845
Frequently asked questions
About Barbers Hill High SchoolHow many students attend Barbers Hill High School?
Barbers Hill High School enrolls approximately 2,222 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Barbers Hill High School serve?
Barbers Hill High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbers Hill High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Barbers Hill High School is approximately 14.5:1 (153 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Barbers Hill High School?
At Barbers Hill High School, the student body is approximately 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Barbers Hill High School public or private?
Barbers Hill High School is a public K-12 school, overseen by BARBERS HILL ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.