Alvin High School

Summary:

Alvin High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Alvin, Texas, with a total enrollment of 2,821 students. The school is part of the Alvin Independent School District, which is ranked 333 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alvin High School faces some unique challenges compared to nearby schools. It has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (58.67%) than the state average, as well as lower percentages of White (34.81%) and Asian (1.56%) students. Academically, the school's performance on STAAR EOC tests is generally lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas. For example, in Algebra I, only 25.33% of Alvin High School students were proficient or better, compared to 50.25% for the district and 44.73% for the state. However, the school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 93.5% to 95.8% over the past five years, which is comparable to or slightly lower than the nearby schools like Clear Brook High School and Friendswood High School.

Alvin High School's performance data also reveals significant achievement gaps between different racial/ethnic groups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall student population, while Asian and multi-racial students tend to perform worse. The school's consistent middle-to-lower ranking among Texas high schools, as well as its 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, reflect these challenges. The school's spending per student has also decreased from $11,047 in 2018-2019 to $9,254 in 2020-2021, which may have contributed to the relatively lower academic performance compared to nearby schools with higher per-student spending.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 802 S Johnson St
       Alvin, TX  77511-3300


(281) 245-3000

District: Alvin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
949th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,254 Help


Feeder schools for Alvin High School:

Elementary:    Alvin Elementary
    Bill Hasse Elementary
    Hood-Case Elementary
    Mark Twain Elementary
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Middle:    Alvin J H
    G W Harby J H

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  2,821

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.7%
White:
34.8%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alvin High School ranks better than 52.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.36. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Alvin 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 Alvin High School has the largest high school student body size in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.7%), White (34.8%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alvin High School is 16.1. 2 high schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alvin High School is $9,254, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Alvin Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Alvin High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Alvin High School 949th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Alvin High School in the ranking list.)

Alvin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Alvin Independent School District (Isd) 333rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Alvin High School

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Rank History for all students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 65.66 493rd 1427 65.5%
2005 71.78 331st 1429 76.8%
2006 67.54 460th 1430 67.8%
2007 67.46 489th 1497 67.3%
2008 63.96 567th 1510 62.5%
2009 67.06 483rd 1539 68.6%
2010 65.44 536th 1568 65.8%
2011 66.95 520th 1672 68.9%
2012 55.59 673rd 1603 58.0%
2013 54.20 757th 1652 54.2%
2014 46.25 1020th 1734 41.2%
2015 50.05 971st 1743 44.3%
2016 50.57 942nd 1762 46.5%
2017 43.39 923rd 1777 48.1%
2018 40.91 1025th 1797 43.0%
2019 41.06 1102nd 1857 40.7%
2021 48.97 910th 1861 51.1%
2022 45.17 995th 1876 47.0%
2023 48.15 977th 1961 50.2%
2024 49.36 949th 1987 52.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.93 372nd 582 36.1%
2019 24.12 486th 604 19.5%
2021 51.68 265th 588 54.9%
2022 28.09 490th 664 26.2%
2023 43.76 365th 677 46.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.69 885th 1113 20.5%
2019 32.29 770th 1136 32.2%
2021 38.43 676th 1195 43.4%
2022 35.90 718th 1278 43.8%
2023 33.53 830th 1371 39.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.91 804th 1347 40.3%
2019 47.15 585th 1357 56.9%
2021 48.84 548th 1382 60.3%
2022 41.79 730th 1418 48.5%
2023 51.67 551st 1478 62.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.03 1168th 1794 34.9%
2019 35.42 1249th 1818 31.3%
2021 49.08 840th 1848 54.5%
2022 46.90 867th 1847 53.1%
2023 47.02 880th 1897 53.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.53 1038th 1781 41.7%
2019 41.82 1108th 1798 38.4%
2021 48.06 928th 1815 48.9%
2022 46.95 944th 1841 48.7%
2023 49.55 915th 1891 51.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.54 830th 1137 27.0%
2019 44.18 856th 1145 25.2%
2021 65.60 501st 1177 57.4%
2022 59.95 606th 1172 48.3%
2023 60.97 612th 1182 48.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.96 1035th 1784 42.0%
2019 38.73 1082nd 1810 40.2%
2021 47.03 821st 1829 55.1%
2022 32.87 1223rd 1837 33.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.82 1153rd 1803 36.1%
2019 37.08 1148th 1824 37.1%
2021 46.97 902nd 1840 51.0%
2022 44.08 969th 1853 47.7%
2023 44.61 1006th 1913 47.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.00 446th 486 8.2%
2019 20.39 420th 487 13.8%
2021 14.25 441st 488 9.6%
2022 37.00 357th 507 29.6%
2023 27.00 421st 525 19.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.48 535th 1013 47.2%
2019 44.21 517th 1024 49.5%
2021 56.72 335th 1020 67.2%
2022 59.04 287th 1031 72.2%
2023 62.35 287th 1069 73.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.01 1142nd 1691 32.5%
2019 34.18 1175th 1714 31.4%
2021 47.41 847th 1743 51.4%
2022 42.56 934th 1762 47.0%
2023 45.90 908th 1820 50.1%
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Rank History for White students at Alvin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.98 945th 1539 38.6%
2019 43.19 903rd 1526 40.8%
2021 40.29 952nd 1510 37.0%
2022 41.51 895th 1525 41.3%
2023 42.78 934th 1576 40.7%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a student
Sunday, July 10, 2022

Open Quote I’m a former student that transferred in during my junior year and have witnessed and experienced numerous alarming situations.
I struggled with transferring credits, and my grades slipped as I could not catch up despite asking for help and going to tutorials. As I was playing catch up, completely overwhelmed, the college counselor disregarded me and told me maybe college just isn’t for me, and wouldn’t help me. My mom is from Germany and my dad went into the army at 17 so neither were able to help me, so it was detrimental when I didn’t receive actual counsel from my school.
I was personally bullied by the MCJROTC teacher due to being the child of an army vet. The teacher told my mom that maybe if she’d buy her lunch, I’d get more benefits in class, at which point I was removed from JROTC.
And even more alarmingly, there have been sexual assaults throughout the years, including last year, that the school has relentlessly swept under the rug. This being actual rapes that are not being pursued with legal action by campus police, but rather victim blaming after full blown rape, and simple 3 day suspension of the rapist being the only action taken. This is not the only time this has happened and there have been numerous teachers throughout this district that have had relations with minors.
I am appalled by the schools actions in academics, student/teacher and student/student interaction, and even legal situations like the rape of a special needs student. Something has to change, this is not a safe place for learning or even being. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Alvin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1978 60 15 480 4 n/a n/a 0 2537
1989 1902 55 21 500 5 n/a n/a 0 2483
1990 1813 50 21 533 4 n/a n/a 0 2421
1991 1851 61 23 521 2 n/a n/a 0 2458
1992 1825 59 34 588 7 n/a n/a 0 2513
1993 1813 64 34 655 5 n/a n/a 0 2571
1994 1844 70 41 680 4 n/a n/a 0 2639
1995 1951 67 41 729 6 n/a n/a 0 2794
1996 1951 67 41 729 6 n/a n/a 0 2794
1997 2029 76 47 771 6 n/a n/a 0 2929
1998 2052 78 51 826 7 n/a n/a 0 3014
1999 1985 79 59 827 7 n/a n/a 0 2957
2000 1926 86 66 885 5 n/a n/a 0 2968
2001 1926 72 57 912 7 n/a n/a 0 2974
2002 1930 76 69 1103 7 n/a n/a 0 3185
2003 1930 76 69 1103 7 n/a n/a 0 3185
2004 1883 98 73 1153 8 n/a n/a 0 3215
2005 1806 141 73 1222 10 n/a n/a 0 3252
2006 1755 197 108 1213 12 n/a n/a 0 3285
2007 1576 167 89 1071 10 n/a n/a 0 2913
2008 1450 132 75 1140 8 n/a n/a 0 2805
2009 1294 110 53 1081 9 n/a n/a 0 2547
2010 1229 101 52 1102 9 n/a n/a 0 2493
2011 1095 77 43 1150 15 2 31 0 2413
2012 1092 71 43 1178 14 2 40 0 2440
2013 1093 69 35 1193 16 3 27 0 2436
2014 1120 88 39 1225 17 2 33 0 2524
2015 1133 73 40 1270 16 2 39 0 2573
2016 1113 90 45 1347 9 1 41 0 2646
2017 1061 89 43 1406 5 0 62 0 2666
2018 1103 96 45 1457 8 0 57 0 2766
2019 1048 95 43 1514 9 0 62 0 2771
2020 1053 74 49 1580 7 1 57 0 2821
2021 1025 99 53 1648 7 1 62 0 2895
2022 1006 77 56 1657 4 1 52 0 2853
2023 982 82 44 1655 8 1 49 0 2821

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alvin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2537 143.0 17.7 n/a
1989 2483 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2421 142.0 17.0 n/a
1991 2458 141.7 17.3 n/a
1992 2513 141.1 17.8 14.3
1993 2571 150.0 17.1 18.9
1994 2639 155.7 16.9 19.3
1995 2794 158.3 17.7 24.2
1996 2794 158.3 17.7 24.2
1997 2929 161.4 18.1 23.8
1998 3014 170.1 17.7 23.8
1999 2957 175.1 16.9 28.5
2000 2968 181.1 16.4 28.6
2001 2974 186.3 16.0 28.6
2002 3185 191.7 16.6 36.9
2003 3185 191.7 16.6 36.9
2004 3215 196.0 16.4 30.3
2005 3252 193.6 16.8 35.7
2006 3285 190.2 17.3 32.9
2007 2913 171.3 17.0 37.8
2008 2805 171.3 16.4 36.6
2009 2547 166.9 15.3 46.6
2010 2493 166.8 14.9 45.8
2011 2413 152.0 15.8 49.6
2012 2440 147.7 16.5 49.7
2013 2436 150.7 16.1 48.3
2014 2524 151.7 16.6 47.7
2015 2573 156.0 16.4 47.5
2016 2646 161.0 16.4 49.5
2017 2666 172.4 15.4 49.8
2018 2766 170.7 16.2 51.8
2019 2771 178.3 15.5 56.2
2020 2821 176.6 15.9 55.4
2021 2895 172.3 16.7 61.7
2022 2853 183.3 15.5 59.2
2023 2821 174.8 16.1 64.6

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 Alvin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2537 143.0 17.7 n/a
1989 2483 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2421 142.0 17.0 n/a
1991 2458 141.7 17.3 n/a
1992 2513 141.1 17.8 14.3
1993 2571 150.0 17.1 18.9
1994 2639 155.7 16.9 19.3
1995 2794 158.3 17.7 24.2
1996 2794 158.3 17.7 24.2
1997 2929 161.4 18.1 23.8
1998 3014 170.1 17.7 23.8
1999 2957 175.1 16.9 28.5
2000 2968 181.1 16.4 28.6
2001 2974 186.3 16.0 28.6
2002 3185 191.7 16.6 36.9
2003 3185 191.7 16.6 36.9
2004 3215 196.0 16.4 30.3
2005 3252 193.6 16.8 35.7
2006 3285 190.2 17.3 32.9
2007 2913 171.3 17.0 37.8
2008 2805 171.3 16.4 36.6
2009 2547 166.9 15.3 46.6
2010 2493 166.8 14.9 45.8
2011 2413 152.0 15.8 49.6
2012 2440 147.7 16.5 49.7
2013 2436 150.7 16.1 48.3
2014 2524 151.7 16.6 47.7
2015 2573 156.0 16.4 47.5
2016 2646 161.0 16.4 49.5
2017 2666 172.4 15.4 49.8
2018 2766 170.7 16.2 51.8
2019 2771 178.3 15.5 56.2
2020 2821 176.6 15.9 55.4
2021 2895 172.3 16.7 61.7
2022 2853 183.3 15.5 59.2
2023 2821 174.8 16.1 64.6

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 Alvin High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $767 (6.9%) $10,280 (93.1%) $11,047
2020 $612 (6.0%) $9,580 (94.0%) $10,192
2021 $318 (3.4%) $8,936 (96.6%) $9,254

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Alvin High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1102nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 977th of 1961 High schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Alvin High School)5026
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))6348
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Alvin High School)6168
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))6566
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Alvin High School)4154
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))5059
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Alvin High School)4054
 14%
   End of Course English II Reading (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))4961
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Alvin High School)6971
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Alvin Independent School District (Isd))7675
 1%
   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 Students27712821
 1.8%
African American9582
 13.7%
American Indian98
 11.1%
Asian4344
 2.3%
Hispanic15141655
 9.3%
Pacific Islander01
White1048982
 6.3%
Two or More Races6249
 21%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.2%64.6%
 8.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Alvin High School

Students at Alvin High School are 59% Hispanic, 35% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,821 students attended Alvin High School.

Alvin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alvin Elementary
Elementary : Bill Hasse Elementary
Elementary : Hood-Case Elementary
Elementary : Mark Twain Elementary
Elementary : Melba Passmore Elementary
Elementary : R L Stevenson Pri
Elementary : Walt Disney Elementary
Middle : Alvin J H
Middle : G W Harby J H

Alvin High School ranks 949th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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