Is Bandera High School a good school?

Bandera High School ranks 965 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bandera High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 710 students attended Bandera High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bandera High School?

Students at Bandera High School are 59% White, 36% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Bandera High School?

Bandera High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Alkek Elementary Elementary : Hill Country Elementary Middle : Bandera Middle

Bandera High School

Summary:

Bandera High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bandera, Texas, with a student population of 713. The school is part of the Bandera Independent School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and is ranked 616 out of 968 districts in the state.

Bandera High School has faced some challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from a high of 463 out of 1,734 Texas high schools in 2013-2014 to a low of 1,343 out of 1,876 in 2021-2022. The school's rating has also been relatively low, with a 3-star rating in the 2023-2024 and 2022-2023 school years, and a 1-star rating in 2021-2022. However, the school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, from 81.2% in 2020-2021 to 90.9% in 2022-2023, which is a positive trend. Conversely, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 1.5% in 2017-2018 to 4.3% in 2020-2021, which is generally higher than the state average.

Comparing Bandera High School to the nearby Center Point High School, which is part of the Center Point Independent School District, highlights the potential for improvement. Center Point High School has a higher four-year graduation rate (97.3% in 2022-2023) and a lower dropout rate (0.0% in 2021-2022) compared to Bandera High School. Additionally, Center Point High School's STAAR EOC test scores are generally higher than Bandera High School's in most subject areas. This suggests that Bandera High School may need to focus on providing targeted support and interventions to improve academic performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

474 Old San Antonio Hwy
Bandera, TX 78003-0727

(830) 460-3898

District: Bandera Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
965^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,951

Feeder schools for Bandera High School:

Elementary:	Alkek Elementary
	Hill Country Elementary
Middle:	Bandera Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 710

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.4%

Hispanic:

36.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bandera High School ranks better than 51.4% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.73. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bandera High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.4%), Hispanic (36.2%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bandera High School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Bandera High School employs 45 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bandera High School is $10,951.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bandera High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bandera High School 965^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Bandera High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Bandera Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Bandera Independent School District (Isd) 616^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bandera High School

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Rank History for all students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	74.06	249^th	1427	82.6%
2005	72.46	315^th	1429	78.0%
2006	74.51	262^nd	1430	81.7%
2007	72.42	339^th	1497	77.4%
2008	65.33	539^th	1510	64.3%
2009	63.02	621^st	1539	59.6%
2010	65.07	553^rd	1568	64.7%
2011	65.50	586^th	1672	65.0%
2012	54.63	703^rd	1603	56.1%
2013	67.33	430^th	1652	74.0%
2014	66.91	463^rd	1734	73.3%
2015	65.08	568^th	1743	67.4%
2016	58.09	749^th	1762	57.5%
2017	51.49	724^th	1777	59.3%
2018	41.65	1005^th	1797	44.1%
2019	42.34	1071^st	1857	42.3%
2021	40.44	1111^th	1861	40.3%
2022	30.15	1343^rd	1876	28.4%
2023	50.21	926^th	1961	52.8%
2024	48.73	965^th	1987	51.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.02	314^th	582	46.0%
2019	85.49	48^th	604	92.1%
2021	33.11	401^st	588	31.8%
2022	47.41	311^th	664	53.2%
2023	51.56	280^th	677	58.6%
2024	47.29	353^rd	730	51.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	25.26	916^th	1136	19.4%
2021	37.12	710^th	1195	40.6%
2022	18.01	1136^th	1278	11.1%
2023	27.48	973^rd	1371	29.0%
2024	24.10	1107^th	1435	22.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.54	974^th	1347	27.7%
2019	30.91	999^th	1357	26.4%
2021	25.27	1155^th	1382	16.4%
2022	26.57	1143^rd	1418	19.4%
2023	39.29	830^th	1478	43.8%
2024	38.97	918^th	1547	40.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.19	1244^th	1794	30.7%
2019	32.38	1329^th	1818	26.9%
2021	31.66	1307^th	1848	29.3%
2022	18.83	1564^th	1847	15.3%
2023	45.48	935^th	1897	50.7%
2024	32.91	1257^th	1883	33.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.33	1085^th	1781	39.1%
2019	47.10	971^st	1798	46.0%
2021	36.77	1175^th	1815	35.3%
2022	30.23	1308^th	1841	29.0%
2023	48.28	954^th	1891	49.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.39	183^rd	1137	83.9%
2019	71.10	126^th	1145	89.0%
2021	69.90	393^rd	1177	66.6%
2022	49.83	788^th	1172	32.8%
2023	63.88	534^th	1182	54.8%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.74	1166^th	1784	34.6%
2019	17.86	1641^st	1810	9.3%
2021	26.69	1403^rd	1829	23.3%
2022	18.67	1626^th	1837	11.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.13	1030^th	1803	42.9%
2019	38.06	1123^rd	1824	38.4%
2021	40.11	1061^st	1840	42.3%
2022	28.52	1330^th	1853	28.2%
2023	48.30	895^th	1913	53.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.09	1172^nd	1691	30.7%
2019	27.18	1348^th	1714	21.4%
2021	35.25	1136^th	1743	34.8%
2022	20.75	1450^th	1762	17.7%
2023	43.37	966^th	1820	46.9%
2024	33.38	1178^th	1804	34.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bandera High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.06	1153^rd	1539	25.1%
2019	36.12	1070^th	1526	29.9%
2021	26.00	1194^th	1510	20.9%
2022	18.86	1311^th	1525	14.0%
2023	36.03	1047^th	1576	33.6%
2024	32.10	1099^th	1556	29.4%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bandera High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	306	2	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	372
1990	346	3	1	69	0	n/a	n/a	419
1991	350	3	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	399
1992	367	3	2	44	0	n/a	n/a	416
1993	360	3	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	424
1994	376	3	0	68	0	n/a	n/a	447
1995	447	1	0	86	1	n/a	n/a	535
1996	447	1	0	86	1	n/a	n/a	535
1997	472	2	0	109	1	n/a	n/a	584
1998	517	1	0	107	2	n/a	n/a	627
1999	567	2	0	123	2	n/a	n/a	694
2000	611	2	0	104	0	n/a	n/a	717
2001	640	4	0	119	5	n/a	n/a	768
2002	655	7	3	143	9	n/a	n/a	817
2003	655	7	3	143	9	n/a	n/a	817
2004	678	9	7	171	13	n/a	n/a	878
2005	694	10	10	157	8	n/a	n/a	879
2006	661	3	10	177	9	n/a	n/a	860
2007	651	3	5	179	9	n/a	n/a	847
2008	634	3	5	177	8	n/a	n/a	827
2009	586	1	5	188	4	n/a	n/a	784
2010	600	1	4	189	5	n/a	n/a	799
2011	571	2	3	188	8	0	18	790
2012	542	2	3	187	7	0	14	755
2013	541	1	3	194	11	0	17	767
2014	512	3	2	191	8	0	10	726
2015	471	4	2	187	6	0	8	678
2016	444	4	3	208	4	0	10	673
2017	427	4	3	222	2	0	15	673
2018	417	4	3	218	0	0	14	656
2019	405	3	2	218	0	0	12	640
2020	410	0	3	219	0	0	15	647
2021	413	1	2	227	2	0	13	658
2022	429	1	2	230	4	0	15	681
2023	440	2	3	244	4	0	20	713
2024	422	4	3	257	2	1	21	710

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Bandera High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	372	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	419	29.0	14.4	n/a
1991	399	29.1	13.7	n/a
1992	416	26.9	15.4	12.3
1993	424	31.0	13.7	14.6
1994	447	33.5	13.3	12.5
1995	535	39.5	13.5	11.4
1996	535	39.5	13.5	11.4
1997	584	43.4	13.5	17.1
1998	627	44.2	14.2	19.6
1999	694	51.2	13.6	29
2000	717	53.8	13.3	28
2001	768	61.0	12.6	25.8
2002	817	60.0	13.6	27.9
2003	817	60.0	13.6	27.9
2004	878	62.2	14.1	31.5
2005	879	61.5	14.3	32.1
2006	860	60.6	14.2	36.5
2007	847	59.7	14.2	32.7
2008	827	60.4	13.7	36.6
2009	784	58.9	13.3	39
2010	799	61.5	12.9	40.3
2011	790	60.3	13.0	40.6
2012	755	59.2	12.7	42.8
2013	767	58.8	13.0	39.4
2014	726	56.9	12.7	40.5
2015	678	55.0	12.3	40.9
2016	673	52.0	12.9	40.9
2017	673	48.6	13.8	45.3
2018	656	47.2	13.8	41.6
2019	640	48.5	13.1	44.7
2020	647	47.6	13.5	39.9
2021	658	43.8	15.0	40.9
2022	681	44.4	15.3	38.6
2023	713	45.1	15.7	48.2
2024	710	45.0	15.7	45.5

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 Bandera High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	372	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	419	29.0	14.4	n/a
1991	399	29.1	13.7	n/a
1992	416	26.9	15.4	12.3
1993	424	31.0	13.7	14.6
1994	447	33.5	13.3	12.5
1995	535	39.5	13.5	11.4
1996	535	39.5	13.5	11.4
1997	584	43.4	13.5	17.1
1998	627	44.2	14.2	19.6
1999	694	51.2	13.6	29
2000	717	53.8	13.3	28
2001	768	61.0	12.6	25.8
2002	817	60.0	13.6	27.9
2003	817	60.0	13.6	27.9
2004	878	62.2	14.1	31.5
2005	879	61.5	14.3	32.1
2006	860	60.6	14.2	36.5
2007	847	59.7	14.2	32.7
2008	827	60.4	13.7	36.6
2009	784	58.9	13.3	39
2010	799	61.5	12.9	40.3
2011	790	60.3	13.0	40.6
2012	755	59.2	12.7	42.8
2013	767	58.8	13.0	39.4
2014	726	56.9	12.7	40.5
2015	678	55.0	12.3	40.9
2016	673	52.0	12.9	40.9
2017	673	48.6	13.8	45.3
2018	656	47.2	13.8	41.6
2019	640	48.5	13.1	44.7
2020	647	47.6	13.5	39.9
2021	658	43.8	15.0	40.9
2022	681	44.4	15.3	38.6
2023	713	45.1	15.7	48.2
2024	710	45.0	15.7	45.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bandera High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$800 (7.7%)	$9,567 (92.3%)	$10,367
2020	$752 (7.1%)	$9,832 (92.9%)	$10,584
2021	$998 (9.1%)	$9,953 (90.9%)	$10,951

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bandera High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1071^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 926^th of 1961 High schools	10.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Bandera High School)	29	19	10%
End of Course Algebra I (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	41	34	7%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Bandera High School)	59	66	7%
End of Course Biology (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	59	68	9%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Bandera High School)	50	67	17%
End of Course English I Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	50	67	17%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Bandera High School)	42	57	15%
End of Course English II Reading (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	42	57	15%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Bandera High School)	72	65	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Bandera Independent School District (Isd))	72	65	7%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	640	713	11.4%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	218	244	11.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	405	440	8.6%
Two or More Races	12	20	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	48.2%	3.6%

Schools Near Bandera High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bandera High School	Public	9-12	474 Old San Antonio Hwy	Bandera	78003	Bandera County	Bandera Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 460-3898	710	45	15.7	45.5%	422 (59.4%)	4 (0.6%)	257 (36.2%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (3.0%)	48.7	965^th of 1987 public high schools	51.4%		50.2	926^th of 1961 public high schools	52.8%	39	26.2	57.9	57.0	65.6	63.9	$10,951	$998	$9,953
Center Point High School	Public	9-12	207 China	Center Point	78010	Kerr County	Center Point Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 353-8142	154	17	9.1	60.4%	62 (40.3%)	0 (0.0%)	89 (57.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	30.5	1396^th of 1987 public high schools	29.7%		42.1	1132^nd of 1961 public high schools	42.3%	264	11.1	40.7	51.9	57.9	48.9	$15,529	$2,999	$12,530

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