Agua Dulce High School

Summary:

Agua Dulce High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District, with a student population of 237 that is predominantly Hispanic (71.31%) and White (27.85%). Despite serving a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, Agua Dulce High School has consistently outperformed many of its peers in the region.

Agua Dulce High School stands out for its impressive academic achievements. The school has maintained a 100% graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Calallen High School (94.5%) and Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School (93.6%). Additionally, Agua Dulce's test scores in subjects like English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History are well above the state and district averages, with proficiency rates reaching as high as 83.33%.

Compared to nearby schools, Agua Dulce High School also has a higher percentage of White students (27.85%) and a lower student-teacher ratio of 13.7, which may contribute to its academic success. The school's spending per student ($12,650 in 2020-2021) is also higher than the state average, suggesting that the Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco Independent School District is investing resources to support student learning. Overall, Agua Dulce High School's impressive performance, particularly in areas like graduation rates and test scores, makes it a standout school in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1 Longhorn Dr
       Agua Dulce, TX  78330-0250


(361) 998-2214

District: Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
330th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,650 Help


Feeder schools for Agua Dulce High School:

Elementary:    Agua Dulce Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.3%
White:
27.8%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.7% Help


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Compare Details Agua Dulce High School ranks worse than 57.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.11. (See more...)
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Compare Details Agua Dulce High School ranks better than 83.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.95. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Agua Dulce High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.3%), White (27.8%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Agua Dulce High School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Agua Dulce High School is $12,650.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Agua Dulce High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Agua Dulce High School 1358th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Agua Dulce High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Agua Dulce High School 330th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Agua Dulce High School in the ranking list.)

Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd) 353rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Agua Dulce High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.93 626th 1573 60.2%
2005 53.63 796th 1582 49.7%
2006 22.90 1353rd 1585 14.6%
2007 45.92 1060th 1684 37.1%
2008 31.50 1405th 1718 18.2%
2009 30.48 1460th 1763 17.2%
2010 25.31 1591st 1803 11.8%
2011 34.69 1531st 1895 19.2%
2012 24.29 1636th 1951 16.1%
2013 24.96 1641st 1973 16.8%
2014 20.86 1711th 1987 13.9%
2015 28.04 1623rd 2043 20.6%
2016 60.63 804th 1987 59.5%
2017 41.57 1142nd 2027 43.7%
2018 28.15 1576th 2080 24.2%
2019 39.23 1314th 2193 40.1%
2021 54.86 884th 2252 60.7%
2022 53.41 925th 2254 59.0%
2023 59.15 807th 2330 65.4%
2024 41.11 1358th 2361 42.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.09 1467th 2039 28.1%
2019 42.22 1209th 2073 41.7%
2021 67.21 448th 2172 79.4%
2022 51.10 949th 2220 57.3%
2023 57.65 774th 2251 65.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.20 1616th 2008 19.5%
2019 34.44 1421st 2047 30.6%
2021 65.50 582nd 2151 72.9%
2022 50.37 999th 2221 55.0%
2023 36.95 1456th 2241 35.0%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.00 1729th 2008 13.9%
2019 23.60 1840th 2058 10.6%
2021 78.29 188th 2118 91.1%
2022 67.76 413th 2182 81.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.99 1484th 2030 26.9%
2019 44.92 1059th 2069 48.8%
2021 41.94 1199th 2168 44.7%
2022 56.33 823rd 2228 63.1%
2023 71.27 471st 2245 79.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.48 1531st 1895 19.2%
2019 32.75 1388th 1935 28.3%
2021 52.42 816th 2043 60.1%
2022 51.54 878th 2077 57.7%
2023 62.43 610th 2116 71.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.10 520th 1684 69.1%
2021 55.92 674th 1700 60.4%
2022 62.01 552nd 1723 68.0%
2023 53.98 761st 1749 56.5%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Agua Dulce High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 31.38 1171st 1427 17.9%
2005 54.56 770th 1429 46.1%
2006 52.25 849th 1430 40.6%
2007 55.57 819th 1497 45.3%
2008 55.60 808th 1510 46.5%
2009 65.62 545th 1539 64.6%
2010 56.54 847th 1568 46.0%
2011 60.21 793rd 1672 52.6%
2012 41.16 1073rd 1603 33.1%
2013 43.75 1050th 1652 36.4%
2014 39.65 1172nd 1734 32.4%
2015 41.85 1156th 1743 33.7%
2016 35.79 1257th 1762 28.7%
2017 26.06 1333rd 1777 25.0%
2018 36.59 1130th 1797 37.1%
2019 50.61 851st 1857 54.2%
2021 50.83 867th 1861 53.4%
2022 61.30 575th 1876 69.3%
2023 68.59 464th 1961 76.3%
2024 73.95 330th 1987 83.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.40 980th 1347 27.2%
2019 33.22 935th 1357 31.1%
2022 49.68 556th 1418 60.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.26 1291st 1794 28.0%
2019 54.31 666th 1818 63.4%
2021 44.89 963rd 1848 47.9%
2022 65.77 369th 1847 80.0%
2023 67.33 373rd 1897 80.3%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.39 1449th 1781 18.6%
2019 47.11 970th 1798 46.1%
2021 43.23 1036th 1815 42.9%
2022 61.46 573rd 1841 68.9%
2023 65.52 527th 1891 72.1%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.78 1076th 1784 39.7%
2019 39.88 1043rd 1810 42.4%
2021 32.39 1242nd 1829 32.1%
2022 54.55 566th 1837 69.2%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.20 928th 1803 48.5%
2019 53.28 743rd 1824 59.3%
2021 55.00 712th 1840 61.3%
2022 56.33 669th 1853 63.9%
2023 66.70 484th 1913 74.7%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.43 1099th 1691 35.0%
2019 52.75 702nd 1714 59.0%
2021 48.37 811th 1743 53.5%
2022 62.21 456th 1762 74.1%
2023 69.59 356th 1820 80.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Agua Dulce High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.49 1005th 1539 34.7%
2019 53.45 662nd 1526 56.6%
2021 53.06 676th 1510 55.2%
2022 70.30 305th 1525 80.0%
2023 72.43 279th 1576 82.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Agua Dulce High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 54 0 0 69 1 n/a n/a 0 124
1990 54 0 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1991 46 0 0 60 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1992 74 0 0 132 3 n/a n/a 0 209
1993 70 0 0 128 4 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 73 0 0 144 4 n/a n/a 0 221
1995 70 0 0 138 4 n/a n/a 0 212
1996 70 0 0 138 4 n/a n/a 0 212
1997 72 0 0 133 3 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 51 0 0 87 1 n/a n/a 0 139
1999 52 0 0 82 2 n/a n/a 0 136
2000 63 1 0 123 1 n/a n/a 0 188
2001 58 0 0 112 1 n/a n/a 0 171
2002 40 0 0 98 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2003 40 0 0 98 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2004 33 1 0 107 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2005 39 1 0 103 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2006 50 1 0 126 1 n/a n/a 0 178
2007 48 2 0 135 1 n/a n/a 0 186
2008 46 4 0 125 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2009 54 2 0 140 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2010 58 1 1 130 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2011 60 0 0 132 1 0 0 0 193
2012 55 0 0 142 1 0 0 0 198
2013 50 0 1 151 1 0 0 0 203
2014 47 2 0 162 1 0 0 0 212
2015 43 2 0 174 1 0 0 0 220
2016 38 2 1 175 1 0 0 0 217
2017 36 2 1 166 0 0 0 0 205
2018 34 3 1 149 0 0 1 0 188
2019 47 2 1 147 0 0 0 0 197
2020 61 3 1 156 0 0 0 0 221
2021 61 2 1 162 0 0 0 0 226
2022 62 2 0 157 0 0 1 0 222
2023 66 1 0 169 0 0 1 0 237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Agua Dulce High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 124 n/a n/a n/a
1990 125 12.0 10.4 n/a
1991 107 11.6 9.2 n/a
1992 209 20.1 10.3 34
1993 202 20.0 10.1 42.6
1994 221 18.8 11.8 34.4
1995 212 19.2 11.0 35.8
1996 212 19.2 11.0 35.8
1997 208 19.1 10.9 42.3
1998 139 12.9 10.8 28.8
1999 136 10.4 13.1 36.8
2000 188 17.9 10.5 36.2
2001 171 16.0 10.7 36.8
2002 139 17.3 8.0 50.4
2003 139 17.3 8.0 50.4
2004 141 16.9 8.3 47.5
2005 143 14.2 10.1 38.5
2006 178 14.5 12.3 47.2
2007 186 18.0 10.3 38.7
2008 175 17.0 10.3 37.1
2009 196 19.0 10.3 42.9
2010 190 17.0 11.1 54.7
2011 193 17.8 10.8 0
2012 198 17.9 11.0 51
2013 203 19.1 10.6 51.2
2014 212 18.9 11.1 54.7
2015 220 20.0 11.0 60
2016 217 19.0 11.4 61.8
2017 205 18.3 11.1 64.9
2018 188 21.0 8.9 72.9
2019 197 20.6 9.5 80.2
2020 221 21.5 10.2 73.3
2021 226 21.1 10.7 73
2022 222 20.0 11.0 77.5
2023 237 17.2 13.7 74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Agua Dulce High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 124 n/a n/a n/a
1990 125 12.0 10.4 n/a
1991 107 11.6 9.2 n/a
1992 209 20.1 10.3 34
1993 202 20.0 10.1 42.6
1994 221 18.8 11.8 34.4
1995 212 19.2 11.0 35.8
1996 212 19.2 11.0 35.8
1997 208 19.1 10.9 42.3
1998 139 12.9 10.8 28.8
1999 136 10.4 13.1 36.8
2000 188 17.9 10.5 36.2
2001 171 16.0 10.7 36.8
2002 139 17.3 8.0 50.4
2003 139 17.3 8.0 50.4
2004 141 16.9 8.3 47.5
2005 143 14.2 10.1 38.5
2006 178 14.5 12.3 47.2
2007 186 18.0 10.3 38.7
2008 175 17.0 10.3 37.1
2009 196 19.0 10.3 42.9
2010 190 17.0 11.1 54.7
2011 193 17.8 10.8 0
2012 198 17.9 11.0 51
2013 203 19.1 10.6 51.2
2014 212 18.9 11.1 54.7
2015 220 20.0 11.0 60
2016 217 19.0 11.4 61.8
2017 205 18.3 11.1 64.9
2018 188 21.0 8.9 72.9
2019 197 20.6 9.5 80.2
2020 221 21.5 10.2 73.3
2021 226 21.1 10.7 73
2022 222 20.0 11.0 77.5
2023 237 17.2 13.7 74.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Agua Dulce High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $986 (7.2%) $12,764 (92.8%) $13,750
2020 $978 (7.8%) $11,615 (92.2%) $12,594
2021 $1,163 (9.2%) $11,487 (90.8%) $12,650

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Agua Dulce High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1314th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 807th of 2330 Middle schools
 25.3%
Ranks 851st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 464th of 1961 High schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Agua Dulce High School)3052
 22%
   6th Grade Reading (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))3052
 22%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Agua Dulce High School)4919
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))4919
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Agua Dulce High School)4157
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))4157
 16%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Agua Dulce High School)3529
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))3529
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Agua Dulce High School)4577
 32%
   8th Grade Reading (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))4577
 32%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Agua Dulce High School)4842
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))4842
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Agua Dulce High School)3948
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))3948
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Agua Dulce High School)1952
 33%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))1952
 33%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Agua Dulce High School)8846
 42%
   End of Course Algebra I (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))8846
 42%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Agua Dulce High School)6479
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))6479
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Agua Dulce High School)5074
 24%
   End of Course English I Reading (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))5074
 24%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Agua Dulce High School)4766
 19%
   End of Course English II Reading (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))4766
 19%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Agua Dulce High School)4886
 38%
   End of Course U.S. History (Agua Dulce Independent School District (Isd))4886
 38%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students197237
 20.3%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic147169
 15%
Pacific Islander00
White4766
 40.4%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.2%74.7%
 5.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 237 students attended Agua Dulce High School.

Agua Dulce High School ranks 330th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Agua Dulce High School are 71% Hispanic, 28% White.

Agua Dulce High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Agua Dulce Elementary


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