Original Research by School Decision on Clint H S
Clint High School is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in Clint, a small, stable farming and ranching community in southern El Paso County about sixteen miles southeast of downtown El Paso. The school sits at the civic center of the town, where the library, town government offices, and community facilities share campus space with the high school. The town has a rural feel with owner-occupied homes on larger lots and a school-centered daily rhythm; it functions as a car-dependent residential community rather than a walkable downtown area.
The school enrolls a student body that is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. About half the enrollment comes from each of the first three grades, with a smaller senior class. The student population is economically challenged as a whole, reflecting broader conditions in this part of El Paso County.
On the most recent state assessment data available, Clint High School shows mixed academic performance across subjects. In science and social studies, the school performs solidly at the foundational level, with nearly all students meeting the lowest proficiency bar in science. In mathematics, foundational proficiency is strong, though mastery rates are modest. English language arts is a softer spot; while foundational proficiency is achieved by a clear majority, the rate lags behind mathematics and science, and very few students reach mastery in reading and writing. Across all subjects combined, about four in five students meet the minimum proficiency threshold, but only about one in eight reach the mastery level, suggesting the school serves many students who are meeting standards but not yet excelling.
Clint ISD is the largest school district by land area in El Paso County and is a member of the state's Fast Growth District Coalition. The district serves a region that includes some of the fastest-developing parts of the county, with master-planned communities and new housing being added in the Far East El Paso and Horizon City areas that fall within the district's boundaries. Within the Town of Clint itself, growth is more gradual, with many vacant lots and home prices in a moderate range. Housing costs in the area are below state and national benchmarks, making it accessible to working families, though mortgage and rental affordability remains tight for households at or below median income.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, Clint ISD began offering free, full-day Pre-Kindergarten to all four-year-old students in the district, regardless of income or prior eligibility, removing a barrier for families considering the district for early childhood education.
The school's location in a school-centered small town means students and families have direct proximity to campus, with civic life organized around school facilities rather than a separate downtown. The district serves a geographically large area with significant growth pressure on its edges while maintaining a traditional small-town anchor in Clint itself.
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