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Zapata High School

Zapata County ISD

Zapata High School

Zapata, Texas

1,034 students

High School, Grades 9–12

(956)765-0280School Website

1,034

Students

14.3:1

S:T Ratio

School Snapshot
Key metrics at a glance
Avg SAT Score

980

B-

out of 1600
Average
Avg ACT Score

20

B-

out of 36
Average
AP Courses

7

B

courses offered
Average
AP Enrollment

34%

C+

of students
Good
Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

B+

students per teacher
Good
Graduation Rate

93%

A+

Excellent
Reading Proficiency

40%

B-

Average
Math Proficiency

43%

B-

Average
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Academic Grades

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Academic Resources

Typical courses and practice resources for students at Zapata High School

Biology
9

Cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology

AP Biology
AP

College-level biology with lab component

Chemistry
9

Atomic structure, reactions, and stoichiometry

AP Chemistry
AP

College-level chemistry with lab component

Physics
9

Mechanics, waves, electricity, and magnetism

AP Physics 1
AP

Algebra-based mechanics and waves

Environmental Science
9

Ecosystems, human impact, and sustainability

AP Environmental Science
AP

College-level environmental science

World History
9

Global civilizations from ancient to modern times

AP World History
AP

College-level world history analysis

U.S. History
9

American history from colonization to present

AP U.S. History
AP

College-level American history

Standardized Test Dates

Upcoming national, state, and school calendar dates that affect students at Zapata High School.

National Tests

August 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

ISEE — Fall Testing Season

Testing window

August 3, 2026 – June 30, 2027

SSAT — Flex Testing

Testing window

August 22, 2026

SAT — National

Test date

August 28, 2026

SAT — National

Registration deadline

September 1, 2026

ACT — National

Late registration deadline

September 1, 2026

SAT — National

Late registration deadline
+76 more national tests this school year

State Assessments

November 30, 2026 – December 11, 2026

STAAR — Fall EOC

Testing window
TX

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS

Testing window
TX

February 15, 2027 – March 26, 2027

TELPAS Alternate

Testing window
TX

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Alternate 2

Testing window
TX

March 15, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR Alternate 2

Testing window
TX

April 5, 2027 – April 16, 2027

STAAR — Reading Language Arts and English EOC

Testing window
TX
+4 more state assessments this school year
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After Zapata High
Where graduates go and what they study
Popular Colleges
1

Texas A&M International University

2

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

3

Laredo College

4

The University of Texas at San Antonio

5

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

6

Texas State University

7

Texas A&M University

8

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Popular Majors
1

Nursing

2

Biology

3

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration

4

Business

5

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

6

Psychology

7

Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

8

Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing

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School Details
Address

2009 State Hwy 16, Zapata, TX 78076

Phone

(956)765-0280

Website

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District

Zapata County ISD

Academic Calendar
2026-27

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