Shannon High School

Summary:

Shannon High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Haltom City, Texas, with a relatively small student population of 132. However, the school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Texas high schools over the past 6 years and receiving 0 or 1-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating very low performance compared to its peers.

The key challenges facing Shannon High School include declining graduation rates, which have dropped from 62.4% in 2019-2020 to just 49.2% in 2020-2021, well below the state and Birdville Independent School District averages. Additionally, the school has experienced high dropout rates ranging from 5.8% to 13.9% over the past 5 years, much higher than the state and district averages. Analyzing student subgroup performance, Shannon High School ranks in the bottom 10-30% of Texas high schools for female, male, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, with particularly concerning performance for African American and Special Education students, ranking in the bottom 5-10%.

When compared to other high schools in the Birdville ISD and nearby Fort Worth ISD, the performance gap is quite significant. Schools like Birdville High School, Richland High School, and Im Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA significantly outperform Shannon High School across a variety of metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and student subgroup performance. Despite the school's current struggles, the data indicates that there is room for improvement, particularly for certain student subgroups, suggesting that with the right interventions and support, Shannon High School could potentially enhance its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 6010 Walker St
       Haltom City, TX  76117


(817) 547-5400

District: Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1804th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $32,170 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  136

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.7%
White:
40.4%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shannon High School ranks worse than 90.8% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 4 ranked high schools in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shannon High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 Shannon High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.7%), White (40.4%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shannon High School is 7.5, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shannon High School is $32,170, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shannon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shannon High School 1804th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Shannon High School in the ranking list.)

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Birdville Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Birdville Independent School District (Isd) 450th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shannon High School

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Rank History for all students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 5.69 1669th 1777 6.1%
2018 5.50 1692nd 1797 5.8%
2019 6.43 1716th 1857 7.6%
2021 20.53 1516th 1861 18.5%
2022 9.48 1720th 1876 8.3%
2023 6.82 1807th 1961 7.9%
2024 9.23 1804th 1987 9.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.37 663rd 1113 40.4%
2019 14.97 1105th 1136 2.7%
2021 41.89 580th 1195 51.5%
2022 22.38 1046th 1278 18.2%
2023 13.34 1262nd 1371 8.0%
2024 12.06 1331st 1435 7.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.57 1313th 1347 2.5%
2019 68.19 230th 1357 83.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.47 1719th 1794 4.2%
2019 5.70 1737th 1818 4.5%
2021 18.18 1582nd 1848 14.4%
2022 10.88 1699th 1847 8.0%
2023 7.43 1767th 1897 6.9%
2024 10.64 1750th 1883 7.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.01 1700th 1781 4.5%
2019 2.71 1744th 1798 3.0%
2021 30.63 1303rd 1815 28.2%
2022 15.07 1584th 1841 14.0%
2023 6.49 1752nd 1891 7.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.80 1661st 1784 6.9%
2019 14.25 1689th 1810 6.7%
2021 40.00 1022nd 1829 44.1%
2022 20.62 1576th 1837 14.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.39 1719th 1803 4.7%
2019 12.15 1653rd 1824 9.4%
2021 15.40 1588th 1840 13.7%
2022 6.25 1755th 1853 5.3%
2023 6.91 1778th 1913 7.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.54 931st 1013 8.1%
2019 4.38 1013th 1024 1.1%
2021 2.43 1015th 1020 0.5%
2022 33.88 626th 1031 39.3%
2024 23.92 804th 1065 24.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.26 1656th 1691 2.1%
2019 3.99 1658th 1714 3.3%
2021 13.23 1555th 1743 10.8%
2022 4.48 1695th 1762 3.8%
2023 5.24 1725th 1820 5.2%
2024 9.06 1684th 1804 6.7%
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Rank History for White students at Shannon High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.32 1444th 1539 6.2%
2019 10.92 1422nd 1526 6.8%
2021 52.54 689th 1510 54.4%
2022 17.41 1326th 1525 13.0%
2023 7.69 1451st 1576 7.9%
2024 11.60 1421st 1556 8.7%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Shannon High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 72 11 10 106 2 1 4 0 206
2016 76 17 11 104 4 2 2 0 216
2017 39 12 7 81 1 2 3 0 145
2018 73 19 6 133 1 0 6 0 238
2019 74 12 3 80 1 0 5 0 175
2020 68 11 2 57 0 0 4 0 142
2021 48 8 1 48 0 0 5 0 110
2022 47 13 2 66 0 1 4 0 133
2023 47 7 1 77 0 0 0 0 132
2024 55 6 3 69 0 0 3 0 136

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 Shannon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 206 21.0 9.8 67
2016 216 19.0 11.3 58.8
2017 145 21.8 6.6 56.6
2018 238 25.8 9.2 66
2019 175 19.4 8.9 62.9
2020 142 20.7 6.8 59.2
2021 110 19.2 5.7 58.2
2022 133 18.6 7.1 63.9
2023 132 21.0 6.2 75
2024 136 18.1 7.5 73.5

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 Shannon High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 206 21.0 9.8 67
2016 216 19.0 11.3 58.8
2017 145 21.8 6.6 56.6
2018 238 25.8 9.2 66
2019 175 19.4 8.9 62.9
2020 142 20.7 6.8 59.2
2021 110 19.2 5.7 58.2
2022 133 18.6 7.1 63.9
2023 132 21.0 6.2 75
2024 136 18.1 7.5 73.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Shannon High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,224 (6.2%) $18,423 (93.8%) $19,647
2020 $1,490 (6.3%) $22,317 (93.7%) $23,807
2021 $1,604 (5.0%) $30,566 (95.0%) $32,170

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shannon 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 1716th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1807th of 1961 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Shannon High School)113
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Shannon High School)115
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Shannon High School)711
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))5359
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Shannon High School)417
 13%
   End of Course English II Reading (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))5359
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Shannon High School)4950
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Birdville Independent School District (Isd))8179
 2%
   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 Students175132
 24.6%
African American127
 41.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic8077
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White7447
 36.5%
Two or More Races50
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.9%75%
 12.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shannon High School

Shannon High School ranks in the bottom 9.2% of Texas high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended Shannon High School.

Students at Shannon High School are 51% Hispanic, 40% White, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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