What grades does BIG SANDY H S serve?

As a High school, BIG SANDY H S serves students in BIG SANDY, TX. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is BIG SANDY H S located?

You can find BIG SANDY H S in BIG SANDY, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at BIG SANDY H S?

At BIG SANDY H S, there are approximately 9 students for every teacher.

What schools are in BIG SANDY, TX?

BIG SANDY H S is among the schools serving BIG SANDY, TX. The school is part of the local school system.

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BIG SANDY H S — School Calendar 2026-27

High|BIG SANDY, Texas|BIG SANDY ISD

BIG SANDY, TX 75755

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Upcoming Events

Aug

Fri

Meet the Teacher JH & HSStaff Day

Aug

Fri

Meet the Teacher ElementaryStaff Day

Aug

Fri

Meet the WildcatsEvent

Aug

Tue

Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls @ ArpEvent

Aug

Wed

First Day of SchoolEvent

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Aug

Tue

Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls @ MaudEvent

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

188

Student:Teacher

9:1

Locale

Rural

District

BIG SANDY ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

67.0%

Phone

(903)636-5287

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-49%

Math Proficiency

20-29%

Graduation Rate

>=90%

Chronic Absenteeism

13.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

1 courses offered

3 students enrolled

Gifted & Talented

9 students enrolled

Dual Enrollment

18 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

33 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 9.5:1

Better than average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

200

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

20.12

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.5

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,644

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,675

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,917

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 14%State 55%Local 31%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$211,283

+0.0% 1yr+27.9% 5yr

Longview, TX metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.0%

Below 150% poverty line

4.3%

Unemployment rate

16.4%

Uninsured residents

13.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

110

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

102

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

54%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

34 (33%)

Autism

23 (23%)

Other Health Impairment

14 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

13 (13%)

Intellectual Disability

8 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

5 (5%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

191

Current enrollment

Stable(-4% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Meet the Teacher JH & HS

Staff Day

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Meet the Teacher Elementary

Staff Day

Fri, Aug 7, 2026

Meet the Wildcats

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys vs Hawkins	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Football: Varsity Boys @ Hawkins	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys @ Tenaha	Event	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls vs Timpson	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Football: Varsity Boys vs Tenaha	Event	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	Volleyball: JH Girls @ Alba-Golden	Event	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls @ Harleton	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Volleyball: JH Girls @ Hawkins	Event	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls @ Union Hill	Event	—
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys vs Quinlan Boles	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Football: Varsity Boys @ Quinlan Boles	Event	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	End of 1st 6 Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	2nd 6 Weeks Begins	Event	—
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Volleyball: JH Girls vs Union Grove	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys @ Hemphill	Event	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls @ Como Pickton	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Fall Picture Day	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Football: Varsity Boys vs Hemphill	Event	—
Fri, Sep 25, 2026	Report Cards	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls @ Alba Golden	Event	—
Thu, Oct 1, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls @ Hawkins	Event	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Volleyball: JH Girls vs Como-Pickton	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls vs Union Grove	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys @ Detroit	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Volleyball: JH Girls vs Alba-Golden	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	No School - Staff Development	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls vs Como Pickton	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	No School - Parent / Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys vs Maud	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	No School	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Football: Varsity Boys @ Maud	Event	—
Mon, Oct 19, 2026	Volleyball: JH Girls vs Hawkins	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls vs Hawkins - Senior Night	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Senior 2027- Picture Day	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Volleyball: JV / Varsity Girls @ Union Grove	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys @ Clarksville	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Football: Varsity Boys vs Clarksville	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys @ James Bowie	Event	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Football: Varsity Boys vs James Bowie - Senior Night	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Football: JH / JV Boys vs Linden Kildare	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Football: Varsity Boys @ Linden Kildare	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	End of 2nd 6 Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	No School - Staff Development	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	3rd 6 Weeks Begins	Event	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Report Cards	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 17, 2026	End of 3rd 6 Weeks & 1st Semester	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	No School - Staff Development	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	No School - Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School- Staff Development	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	4th 6 Weeks & 2nd Semester Begin	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	School Resumes - Welcome Back	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Cards	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	No School	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Presidents' Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	5th 6 Weeks Begins	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Kindergarten Graduation Pictures	Event	—
Fri, Feb 26, 2027	Report Cards	Event	—
Fri, Mar 5, 2027	No School - Parent / Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	No School - Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School - Good Friday	Event	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Spring Picture Day	Event	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	STAAR EOC English II	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	End of 5th 6 Weeks	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	6th 6 Weeks Begins	Event	—
Tue, Apr 13, 2027	STAAR - 5th & 8th Science; Biology EOC	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Report Cards	Event	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	STAAR- 3rd-5th Math; 8th Social Studies; US History EOC	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	STAAR - 6th-8th Math; Algebra I EOC	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	No School	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	No School	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of School	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	End of 6th 6 Weeks & 2nd Semester	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Big Sandy High School Graduation	Event	—