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Axtell High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Axtell, Texas, with a student population of 208. The school is part of the Axtell Independent School District, which is ranked 560 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Axtell High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 96.3% to 100% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the state average. The school also boasts very low dropout rates, from 0% to 0.5%, well below the state average. Academically, Axtell High School students perform exceptionally well on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in English Language Arts and U.S. History, with 88.37% of students proficient or better in English II Reading, compared to the state average of 59.82%. The school's Gifted and Talented program is also a standout, ranking in the top 94 out of 1,182 Texas high schools in 2022-2023.
While Axtell High School serves a diverse student population, with 48.56% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's racial makeup is predominantly White (75.96%), followed by Hispanic (21.63%) and Native American (1.44%) students. When compared to nearby schools, such as Connally High School, which has a 90.5% four-year graduation rate, Axtell High School generally outperforms its peers in key metrics. However, the school's performance for its special education students is an area of concern, ranking in the bottom 1,386 out of 1,478 Texas high schools in 2022-2023, suggesting the need for improvement in this area.
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