Summary:
The Mission Consolidated Independent School District in Texas is home to three high schools: Mission High School, Veterans Memorial High School, and Mission Collegiate High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and are situated within the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, which has a predominantly Hispanic student population facing socioeconomic challenges.
Among the three high schools, Mission Collegiate High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 400 high schools in Texas and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts exceptional academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams compared to the district and state averages. Additionally, Mission Collegiate High School has an impressive 99.1% four-year graduation rate and the lowest dropout rate of 0.2% among the three schools.
In contrast, Mission High School and Veterans Memorial High School have lower academic performance, with proficiency rates below the district and state averages. These schools also have lower graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 93.0%, and higher dropout rates, up to 1.4%. While all three high schools face similar socioeconomic challenges, with high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the data suggests that the successful strategies employed at Mission Collegiate High School could potentially benefit the entire district.
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