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Farwell High School

Summary:

Farwell High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Farwell, Texas, with a student population of 178. The school is part of the Farwell Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 88 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Farwell High School stands out for its strong academic performance, with consistently higher proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams compared to the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 56.76% in Algebra I, 65.38% in Biology, and 79.07% in English II Reading, surpassing the state averages of 44.73%, 57.31%, and 59.82%, respectively. Additionally, Farwell High School has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate for the past three school years, significantly higher than the state average. The school's low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.7% over the past five years, further highlight its academic success.

While Farwell High School serves a significant population of low-socioeconomic status students, with 53.93% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance and graduation rates. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and English Language Learners struggling compared to their peers statewide. This suggests the need for continued focus on addressing the needs of these subgroups. In comparison, Bovina High School, located about 12 miles from Farwell, has significantly lower academic performance and a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (92.8%), highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities faced by Farwell High School in serving a more diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 801 Ave G
       Farwell, TX  79325-0235

(806) 481-3351

District: Farwell Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
496th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,763 Help


Feeder schools for Farwell High School:

Elementary:    Farwell Elementary
Middle:    Farwell J H

Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  172

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.0%
White:
42.4%
Two or more races:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.7% Help


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Compare Details Farwell High School ranks better than 75% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.32. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Farwell 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57%), White (42.4%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farwell High School is 7.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farwell High School is $14,763.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Farwell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Farwell High School 496th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Farwell High School in the ranking list.)

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Farwell Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Farwell Independent School District (Isd) 88th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Farwell High School

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Rank History for all students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.85 400th 1427 72.0%
2005 77.40 193rd 1429 86.5%
2006 77.35 194th 1430 86.4%
2007 79.16 170th 1497 88.6%
2008 78.68 165th 1510 89.1%
2009 66.32 517th 1539 66.4%
2010 63.14 633rd 1568 59.6%
2011 60.60 777th 1672 53.5%
2012 53.62 728th 1603 54.6%
2013 56.75 698th 1652 57.7%
2014 63.14 572nd 1734 67.0%
2015 65.17 564th 1743 67.6%
2016 74.57 248th 1762 85.9%
2017 74.73 264th 1777 85.1%
2018 59.55 579th 1797 67.8%
2019 49.56 871st 1857 53.1%
2021 46.46 968th 1861 48.0%
2022 50.09 875th 1876 53.4%
2023 61.66 644th 1961 67.2%
2024 67.32 496th 1987 75.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 216th 1113 80.6%
2019 56.89 312th 1136 72.5%
2021 38.90 661st 1195 44.7%
2022 24.20 1001st 1278 21.7%
2023 33.94 818th 1371 40.3%
2024 44.17 606th 1435 57.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.42 315th 1347 76.6%
2019 35.05 883rd 1357 34.9%
2021 30.71 1022nd 1382 26.0%
2022 28.18 1103rd 1418 22.2%
2023 36.16 916th 1478 38.0%
2024 32.42 1097th 1547 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.01 533rd 1794 70.3%
2019 43.39 997th 1818 45.2%
2021 36.63 1199th 1848 35.1%
2022 48.27 826th 1847 55.3%
2023 59.55 544th 1897 71.3%
2024 54.18 642nd 1883 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.62 701st 1781 60.6%
2019 48.04 942nd 1798 47.6%
2021 49.39 909th 1815 49.9%
2022 54.60 750th 1841 59.3%
2023 59.96 652nd 1891 65.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.90 266th 1137 76.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.07 545th 1784 69.5%
2019 44.90 896th 1810 50.5%
2021 47.89 802nd 1829 56.2%
2022 28.71 1335th 1837 27.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.18 573rd 1803 68.2%
2019 50.61 801st 1824 56.1%
2021 40.03 1065th 1840 42.1%
2022 40.07 1052nd 1853 43.2%
2023 60.80 608th 1913 68.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.85 621st 1691 63.3%
2019 41.81 986th 1714 42.5%
2021 30.36 1241st 1743 28.8%
2022 35.77 1102nd 1762 37.5%
2023 48.23 842nd 1820 53.7%
2024 54.84 622nd 1804 65.5%
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Rank History for White students at Farwell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.62 509th 1539 66.9%
2019 51.43 718th 1526 52.9%
2021 48.76 772nd 1510 48.9%
2022 51.68 659th 1525 56.8%
2023 75.55 210th 1576 86.7%
2024 66.77 349th 1556 77.6%
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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 Farwell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 90 2 1 48 n/a n/a n/a 0 141
1989 102 3 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 157
1990 91 2 0 43 0 n/a n/a 0 136
1991 71 2 0 50 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1992 85 1 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1993 88 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 135
1994 86 0 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 131
1995 93 0 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1996 93 0 1 49 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1997 104 1 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1998 109 1 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1999 111 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2000 105 0 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2001 102 1 0 45 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2002 99 0 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2003 99 0 1 45 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2004 96 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2005 97 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2006 89 0 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2007 89 2 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 138
2008 86 1 0 41 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2009 84 1 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2010 73 2 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2011 83 1 0 75 0 0 0 0 159
2012 70 1 0 76 0 0 0 0 147
2013 69 1 0 71 0 0 0 0 141
2014 70 2 1 69 0 0 0 0 142
2015 62 0 0 82 1 0 0 0 145
2016 65 0 0 86 0 0 0 0 151
2017 62 0 0 75 0 0 0 0 137
2018 63 0 0 83 0 0 1 0 147
2019 70 0 0 80 0 0 1 0 151
2020 85 0 0 87 0 0 1 0 173
2021 87 0 0 88 1 0 1 0 177
2022 91 0 0 77 0 0 0 0 168
2023 87 0 0 90 0 0 1 0 178
2024 73 0 0 98 0 0 1 0 172

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 Farwell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 14.0 10.0 n/a
1989 157 n/a n/a n/a
1990 136 14.0 9.7 n/a
1991 123 13.8 8.9 n/a
1992 132 13.6 9.7 32.6
1993 135 14.0 9.6 36.3
1994 131 16.0 8.2 29
1995 143 17.8 8.0 23.8
1996 143 17.8 8.0 23.8
1997 170 18.3 9.3 27.1
1998 175 18.0 9.7 30.3
1999 174 16.8 10.4 39.1
2000 159 17.0 9.4 35.8
2001 148 14.7 10.1 35.8
2002 145 13.6 10.7 34.5
2003 145 13.6 10.7 34.5
2004 144 13.0 11.1 34
2005 145 15.3 9.5 41.4
2006 143 15.3 9.3 43.4
2007 138 16.9 8.2 44.9
2008 128 16.1 8.0 29.7
2009 140 16.4 8.5 0.7
2010 148 18.5 7.9 1.4
2011 159 19.2 8.2 42.8
2012 147 18.8 7.8 44.9
2013 141 21.3 6.6 37.6
2014 142 20.1 7.0 42.3
2015 145 20.0 7.2 55.9
2016 151 21.0 7.1 56.3
2017 137 19.5 7.0 53.3
2018 147 21.1 6.9 63.3
2019 151 21.3 7.0 54.3
2020 173 22.0 7.8 46.8
2021 177 21.9 8.0 45.8
2022 168 22.5 7.4 36.3
2023 178 21.7 8.1 53.9
2024 172 22.4 7.6 54.7

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 Farwell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 14.0 10.0 n/a
1989 157 n/a n/a n/a
1990 136 14.0 9.7 n/a
1991 123 13.8 8.9 n/a
1992 132 13.6 9.7 32.6
1993 135 14.0 9.6 36.3
1994 131 16.0 8.2 29
1995 143 17.8 8.0 23.8
1996 143 17.8 8.0 23.8
1997 170 18.3 9.3 27.1
1998 175 18.0 9.7 30.3
1999 174 16.8 10.4 39.1
2000 159 17.0 9.4 35.8
2001 148 14.7 10.1 35.8
2002 145 13.6 10.7 34.5
2003 145 13.6 10.7 34.5
2004 144 13.0 11.1 34
2005 145 15.3 9.5 41.4
2006 143 15.3 9.3 43.4
2007 138 16.9 8.2 44.9
2008 128 16.1 8.0 29.7
2009 140 16.4 8.5 0.7
2010 148 18.5 7.9 1.4
2011 159 19.2 8.2 42.8
2012 147 18.8 7.8 44.9
2013 141 21.3 6.6 37.6
2014 142 20.1 7.0 42.3
2015 145 20.0 7.2 55.9
2016 151 21.0 7.1 56.3
2017 137 19.5 7.0 53.3
2018 147 21.1 6.9 63.3
2019 151 21.3 7.0 54.3
2020 173 22.0 7.8 46.8
2021 177 21.9 8.0 45.8
2022 168 22.5 7.4 36.3
2023 178 21.7 8.1 53.9
2024 172 22.4 7.6 54.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Farwell High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $721 (4.7%) $14,552 (95.3%) $15,273
2020 $719 (4.8%) $14,235 (95.2%) $14,955
2021 $903 (6.1%) $13,860 (93.9%) $14,763

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Farwell High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 871st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 644th of 1961 High schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Farwell High School)5363
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))6072
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Farwell High School)6767
   End of Course Biology (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))6767
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Farwell High School)5265
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))5265
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Farwell High School)4160
 19%
   End of Course English II Reading (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))4160
 19%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Farwell High School)7572
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Farwell Independent School District (Isd))7572
 3%
   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 Students151178
 17.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic8090
 12.5%
Pacific Islander00
White7087
 24.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%53.9%
 0.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Farwell High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 172 students attended Farwell High School.

Farwell High School ranks 496th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Farwell High School are 57% Hispanic, 42% White.

Farwell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Farwell Elementary
Middle : Farwell J H


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