Wallace Accelerated High School

Summary:

Wallace Accelerated High School is a small public high school in Colorado City, Texas, serving just 14 students in grades 9-12. Despite its small size, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with poor academic outcomes and high dropout rates that lag significantly behind nearby schools.

Wallace Accelerated High School's performance is particularly low for specific student subgroups, with the school ranking near the bottom of Texas high schools for female students, male students, Hispanic students, White students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 100% to a low of 76.9%, and its dropout rates have been relatively high, reaching as much as 11.1% in 2021-2022. On STAAR End-of-Course exams, the school's proficiency rates are far below the district and state averages, with only 12.5% of students proficient or better in English II Reading in 2023-2024.

While Wallace Accelerated High School is part of the Colorado Independent School District, its performance is significantly worse than that of the nearby Colorado High School, which is just 0.04 miles away. Additionally, the Roscoe Collegiate High School, located 18.1 miles away, also outperforms Wallace Accelerated High School in many areas, including statewide rankings, graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. Despite the high spending per student and relatively high student-teacher ratio at Wallace Accelerated High School, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic achievement for the school's students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd
Colorado City, TX 79512

(325) 728-3424

District: Colorado Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1950^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,608

Student/teacher ratio: 29.7

Number of students: 14

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.0%

White:

35.7%

African American:

14.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wallace Accelerated High School ranks worse than 98.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.78. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Wallace Accelerated High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Wallace Accelerated High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50%), White (35.7%), African American (14.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallace Accelerated High School is 29.7. (See more...)

Compare Wallace Accelerated High School employs 0.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wallace Accelerated High School is $12,608.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wallace Accelerated High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Wallace Accelerated High School 1950^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Wallace Accelerated High School in the ranking list.)

Colorado Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Colorado Independent School District (Isd) 799^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wallace Accelerated High School

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Rank History for all students at Wallace Accelerated High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2008	3.66	1466^th	1510	2.9%
2009	24.23	1351^st	1539	12.2%
2010	21.30	1418^th	1568	9.6%
2011	9.21	1584^th	1672	5.3%
2012	11.99	1475^th	1603	8.0%
2013	1.36	1628^th	1652	1.5%
2014	1.48	1705^th	1734	1.7%
2016	3.64	1678^th	1762	4.8%
2017	3.99	1742^nd	1777	2.0%
2019	14.70	1602^nd	1857	13.7%
2023	2.04	1946^th	1961	0.8%
2024	2.78	1950^th	1987	1.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wallace Accelerated High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	1.78	1812^th	1818	0.3%
2023	2.99	1864^th	1897	1.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Wallace Accelerated High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	1.73	1856^th	1891	1.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Wallace Accelerated High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	6.80	1778^th	1784	0.3%
2019	4.41	1807^th	1810	0.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Wallace Accelerated High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	0.70	1913^th	1913	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wallace Accelerated High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.27	1803^rd	1820	0.9%

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Rank History for White students at Wallace Accelerated High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	0.01	1571^st	1576	0.3%

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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.

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 Wallace Accelerated High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	7	1	24	n/a	n/a	32
2007	10	0	16	n/a	n/a	26
2008	12	1	13	n/a	n/a	26
2009	15	3	13	n/a	n/a	31
2010	19	2	11	n/a	n/a	32
2011	17	6	8	0	2	33
2012	6	1	12	0	0	19
2013	8	0	10	0	0	18
2014	10	2	15	0	1	28
2015	4	1	10	0	1	16
2016	3	2	8	0	0	13
2017	12	5	9	0	0	26
2018	5	2	6	0	0	13
2019	2	0	2	0	1	5
2020	2	0	4	0	0	6
2021	3	3	6	0	1	13
2022	6	1	7	0	0	14
2023	5	2	7	0	0	14

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 Wallace Accelerated High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	32	4.2	7.6	68.8
2007	26	4.0	6.5	80.8
2008	26	3.3	7.9	76.9
2009	31	4.1	7.5	77.4
2010	32	3.4	9.2	90.6
2011	33	3.3	10.0	63.6
2012	19	4.6	4.0	78.9
2013	18	3.0	6.0	38.9
2014	28	3.0	9.3	78.6
2015	16	3.0	5.3	81.3
2016	13	3.0	4.3	92.3
2017	26	2.7	9.3	76.9
2018	13	2.7	4.7	76.9
2019	5	1.0	5.0	n/a
2020	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2021	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2022	14	1.0	14.0	57.1
2023	14	0.4	29.7	85.7

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 Wallace Accelerated High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	32	4.2	7.6	68.8
2007	26	4.0	6.5	80.8
2008	26	3.3	7.9	76.9
2009	31	4.1	7.5	77.4
2010	32	3.4	9.2	90.6
2011	33	3.3	10.0	63.6
2012	19	4.6	4.0	78.9
2013	18	3.0	6.0	38.9
2014	28	3.0	9.3	78.6
2015	16	3.0	5.3	81.3
2016	13	3.0	4.3	92.3
2017	26	2.7	9.3	76.9
2018	13	2.7	4.7	76.9
2019	5	1.0	5.0	n/a
2020	6	1.0	6.0	n/a
2021	13	1.0	13.0	76.9
2022	14	1.0	14.0	57.1
2023	14	0.4	29.7	85.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wallace Accelerated High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$705 (1.7%)	$41,025 (98.3%)	$41,730
2020	$816 (1.9%)	$42,838 (98.1%)	$43,654
2021	$897 (7.1%)	$11,712 (92.9%)	$12,608

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallace Accelerated High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1602^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1946^th of 1961 High schools	13%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English I Reading (Wallace Accelerated High School)	40	17	23%
End of Course English I Reading (Colorado Independent School District (Isd))	49	56	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Wallace Accelerated High School)	40	8	32%
End of Course U.S. History (Colorado Independent School District (Isd))	63	60	3%
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	5	14	180%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	5	150%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%

Schools Near Wallace Accelerated 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)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (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	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wallace Accelerated High School	Public	9-12	1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd	Colorado City	79512	Mitchell County	Colorado Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 728-3424	14	0	29.7	85.7%	5 (35.7%)	2 (14.3%)	7 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.8	1950^th of 1987 public high schools	1.9%		2	1946^th of 1961 public high schools	0.8%	4				12.5	28.6									$12,608	$897	$11,712
Colorado High School	Public	9-12	1500 N Lone Wolf Blvd	Colorado City	79512	Mitchell County	Colorado Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 728-3424	227	19	11.9	65.2%	120 (52.9%)	11 (4.8%)	91 (40.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	46.3	1021^st of 1987 public high schools	48.6%		54	830^th of 1961 public high schools	57.7%	191	37.3	52.2	48.5	57.8	79.6									$15,250	$1,275	$13,975
Roscoe Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	6-12	700 Elm	Roscoe	79545	Nolan County	Roscoe Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 766-3327	315	29	10.9	41.9%	135 (42.9%)	10 (3.2%)	164 (52.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	59.4	699^th of 1987 public high schools	64.8%		55.5	781^st of 1961 public high schools	60.2%	82	50.0	60.5	56.5	68.8	75.0	46.7	47.1	38.9	13.3	37.1	3.9	0.0	7.9	$22,208	$966	$21,242

Frequently Asked Questions about Wallace Accelerated High School

What district is Wallace Accelerated High School in?

Colorado Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Wallace Accelerated High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 14 students attended Wallace Accelerated High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wallace Accelerated High School?

Students at Wallace Accelerated High School are 50% Hispanic, 36% White, 14% African American.

Is Wallace Accelerated High School a good school?

Wallace Accelerated High School ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Texas high schools.

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