Summary:
Paschal High School is a public high school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 2,141 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Paschal's student population is predominantly Hispanic (64.92%), followed by White (24.99%), African American (6.12%), and Asian (2.2%) students.
While Paschal High School's four-year graduation rate of 92.6% is higher than the district average of 90.6%, the school has seen a concerning decline in recent years. Additionally, its dropout rate has increased from 1.2% in 2017-2018 to 2.6% in 2020-2021, which is higher than the district average of 1.9%. Academically, Paschal's STAAR EOC test scores are generally lower than state averages, with significant gaps in Algebra I and English I Reading. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with White and multi-racial students performing relatively well, while Hispanic, African American, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students all perform in the bottom 25% of Texas high schools.
Compared to nearby Arlington Heights High School, also part of the Fort Worth ISD, Paschal High School has lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and poorer test scores across most subject areas. Paschal's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past several years, from 803 out of 1,797 Texas high schools in 2016-2017 to 1,313 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, indicating the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of targeted interventions to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities for all students.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2
Number of students: 2,141
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
64.9%
White:
25.0%
African American:
6.1%
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Asian:
2.2%
Two or more races:
1.4%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.0%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.8%
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