Paschal High School

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.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 3001 Forest Park Blvd
       Fort Worth, TX  76110-2895


(817) 814-5000

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1313th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,447 Help


Feeder schools for Paschal High School:

Elementary:    Alice D Contreras
    Daggett Elementary
    De Zavala Elementary
    George Clarke Elementary
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Middle:    Daggett Middle
    McLean 6th Grade
    McLean Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  2,147

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.9%
White:
25.2%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paschal High School ranks worse than 66.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 9th among 22 ranked high schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.73. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paschal 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 Paschal High School has the largest high school student body size in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63.9%), White (25.2%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paschal High School is 16.4. 18 high schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paschal High School is $9,447. 22 high schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paschal High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paschal High School 1313th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Paschal High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) 783rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Paschal High School

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Rank History for all students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.24 889th 1427 37.7%
2005 52.77 806th 1429 43.6%
2006 55.74 777th 1430 45.7%
2007 51.64 886th 1497 40.8%
2008 52.78 878th 1510 41.9%
2009 54.74 867th 1539 43.7%
2010 59.40 759th 1568 51.6%
2011 60.49 783rd 1672 53.2%
2012 50.71 805th 1603 49.8%
2013 58.24 666th 1652 59.7%
2014 50.32 924th 1734 46.7%
2015 59.90 703rd 1743 59.7%
2016 59.36 699th 1762 60.3%
2017 57.98 579th 1777 67.4%
2018 49.65 803rd 1797 55.3%
2019 46.23 960th 1857 48.3%
2021 35.37 1222nd 1861 34.3%
2022 27.13 1394th 1876 25.7%
2023 30.77 1369th 1961 30.2%
2024 34.73 1313th 1987 33.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.06 267th 582 54.1%
2019 69.67 150th 604 75.2%
2021 40.81 342nd 588 41.8%
2022 48.21 299th 664 55.0%
2023 72.16 138th 677 79.6%
2024 52.78 304th 730 58.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.16 642nd 1113 42.3%
2019 40.25 563rd 1136 50.4%
2021 27.21 918th 1195 23.2%
2022 25.89 956th 1278 25.2%
2023 29.58 926th 1371 32.5%
2024 26.47 1053rd 1435 26.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.92 883rd 1347 34.4%
2019 24.29 1162nd 1357 14.4%
2021 33.36 947th 1382 31.5%
2022 22.77 1239th 1418 12.6%
2023 31.34 1044th 1478 29.4%
2024 42.19 834th 1547 46.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.56 1044th 1794 41.8%
2019 39.44 1123rd 1818 38.2%
2021 21.89 1516th 1848 18.0%
2022 20.96 1531st 1847 17.1%
2023 22.69 1524th 1897 19.7%
2024 22.62 1535th 1883 18.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.84 830th 1781 53.4%
2019 45.18 1025th 1798 43.0%
2021 33.01 1244th 1815 31.5%
2022 24.23 1443rd 1841 21.6%
2023 27.92 1375th 1891 27.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.29 834th 1137 26.6%
2019 44.37 853rd 1145 25.5%
2021 35.04 941st 1177 20.1%
2022 26.58 1009th 1172 13.9%
2023 18.37 1065th 1182 9.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.60 577th 1784 67.7%
2019 40.85 1008th 1810 44.3%
2021 25.48 1439th 1829 21.3%
2022 24.51 1472nd 1837 19.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.51 863rd 1803 52.1%
2019 45.10 953rd 1824 47.8%
2021 35.67 1175th 1840 36.1%
2022 27.95 1343rd 1853 27.5%
2023 30.76 1317th 1913 31.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.77 306th 486 37.0%
2019 75.35 92nd 487 81.1%
2021 46.89 287th 488 41.2%
2022 33.87 370th 507 27.0%
2023 57.75 247th 525 53.0%
2024 39.36 371st 529 29.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.82 499th 1013 50.7%
2019 43.14 528th 1024 48.4%
2021 37.97 582nd 1020 42.9%
2022 20.22 852nd 1031 17.4%
2023 24.23 819th 1069 23.4%
2024 22.39 835th 1065 21.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.26 899th 1691 46.8%
2019 37.70 1092nd 1714 36.3%
2021 25.53 1337th 1743 23.3%
2022 20.48 1453rd 1762 17.5%
2023 21.81 1463rd 1820 19.6%
2024 22.84 1438th 1804 20.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Paschal High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.15 157th 1539 89.8%
2019 76.53 222nd 1526 85.5%
2021 70.23 319th 1510 78.9%
2022 69.54 314th 1525 79.4%
2023 74.19 239th 1576 84.8%
2024 60.91 472nd 1556 69.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Open Quote The AP program is a joke (excluding AP Stats). You can take the classes but be prepared to get books on your own and a tutor is you want to excel on the exams. Administration doesn't work with parents and are clearly more accepting of inappropriate behavior from certain student populations than others. Our son was bullied and threatened relentlessly and nothing was done. Later the same year, he was suspended for bullying when he threw his home-coming dates flip-flop over a fence. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 1, 2012

Open Quote Great school! It really prepared me for college and it always made me feel welcomed. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Open Quote Excellent college preparation in a diverse socioeconomic environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Paschal High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1129 256 103 626 1 n/a n/a 0 2115
1989 1010 240 102 743 1 n/a n/a 0 2096
1990 1010 242 113 793 0 n/a n/a 0 2158
1991 952 231 113 856 0 n/a n/a 0 2152
1992 953 218 118 879 0 n/a n/a 0 2168
1993 938 285 110 917 60 n/a n/a 0 2310
1994 926 205 103 997 3 n/a n/a 0 2234
1995 884 229 87 970 9 n/a n/a 0 2179
1996 884 229 87 970 9 n/a n/a 0 2179
1997 892 246 110 1143 6 n/a n/a 0 2397
1998 914 259 127 1302 7 n/a n/a 0 2609
1999 848 236 118 1231 7 n/a n/a 0 2440
2000 796 205 117 1115 4 n/a n/a 0 2237
2001 756 180 106 1124 2 n/a n/a 0 2168
2002 795 196 102 1172 5 n/a n/a 0 2270
2003 795 196 102 1172 5 n/a n/a 0 2270
2004 765 195 105 1112 5 n/a n/a 0 2182
2005 774 175 97 1170 7 n/a n/a 0 2223
2006 777 187 80 1224 4 n/a n/a 0 2272
2007 767 164 61 1208 4 n/a n/a 0 2204
2008 791 152 59 1222 6 n/a n/a 0 2230
2009 800 161 59 1271 9 n/a n/a 0 2300
2010 796 178 62 1343 7 n/a n/a 0 2386
2011 773 163 66 1416 7 1 31 0 2457
2012 781 165 78 1512 14 2 32 0 2584
2013 778 197 76 1629 15 3 27 0 2725
2014 741 184 73 1611 9 2 46 0 2666
2015 737 187 65 1570 10 1 40 0 2610
2016 725 201 63 1483 10 1 42 0 2525
2017 706 164 58 1489 5 2 36 0 2460
2018 704 182 55 1530 6 3 42 0 2522
2019 676 173 59 1584 2 4 38 0 2536
2020 652 145 49 1519 1 5 34 0 2405
2021 600 139 52 1470 1 2 38 0 2302
2022 570 142 48 1471 2 0 37 0 2270
2023 535 131 47 1390 6 1 31 0 2141
2024 541 142 48 1372 6 2 36 0 2147

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

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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 Paschal High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2115 95.0 22.2 n/a
1989 2096 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2158 105.0 20.5 n/a
1991 2152 104.9 20.5 n/a
1992 2168 117.9 18.3 30.5
1993 2310 119.0 19.4 30
1994 2234 122.0 18.3 29
1995 2179 121.4 17.9 28.5
1996 2179 121.4 17.9 28.5
1997 2397 129.5 18.5 29
1998 2609 138.0 18.9 28.3
1999 2440 139.0 17.6 27.4
2000 2237 133.7 16.7 27.2
2001 2168 133.0 16.3 34.3
2002 2270 128.4 17.7 27
2003 2270 128.4 17.7 27
2004 2182 119.5 18.3 34.6
2005 2223 120.9 18.4 39.7
2006 2272 123.4 18.4 39.3
2007 2204 124.7 17.7 37.9
2008 2230 131.8 16.9 36
2009 2300 142.0 16.2 37.3
2010 2386 134.1 17.7 42.2
2011 2457 141.0 17.4 45.4
2012 2584 147.2 17.5 45.8
2013 2725 143.3 19.0 47.6
2014 2666 160.3 16.6 46.8
2015 2610 163.0 16.0 40.6
2016 2525 160.0 15.7 49.5
2017 2460 159.4 15.4 51.5
2018 2522 151.8 16.6 50.4
2019 2536 148.4 17.0 64.9
2020 2405 145.7 16.5 62
2021 2302 140.2 16.4 62.5
2022 2270 133.7 16.9 61.8
2023 2141 131.6 16.2 63.8
2024 2147 130.2 16.4 59.3

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 Paschal High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2115 95.0 22.2 n/a
1989 2096 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2158 105.0 20.5 n/a
1991 2152 104.9 20.5 n/a
1992 2168 117.9 18.3 30.5
1993 2310 119.0 19.4 30
1994 2234 122.0 18.3 29
1995 2179 121.4 17.9 28.5
1996 2179 121.4 17.9 28.5
1997 2397 129.5 18.5 29
1998 2609 138.0 18.9 28.3
1999 2440 139.0 17.6 27.4
2000 2237 133.7 16.7 27.2
2001 2168 133.0 16.3 34.3
2002 2270 128.4 17.7 27
2003 2270 128.4 17.7 27
2004 2182 119.5 18.3 34.6
2005 2223 120.9 18.4 39.7
2006 2272 123.4 18.4 39.3
2007 2204 124.7 17.7 37.9
2008 2230 131.8 16.9 36
2009 2300 142.0 16.2 37.3
2010 2386 134.1 17.7 42.2
2011 2457 141.0 17.4 45.4
2012 2584 147.2 17.5 45.8
2013 2725 143.3 19.0 47.6
2014 2666 160.3 16.6 46.8
2015 2610 163.0 16.0 40.6
2016 2525 160.0 15.7 49.5
2017 2460 159.4 15.4 51.5
2018 2522 151.8 16.6 50.4
2019 2536 148.4 17.0 64.9
2020 2405 145.7 16.5 62
2021 2302 140.2 16.4 62.5
2022 2270 133.7 16.9 61.8
2023 2141 131.6 16.2 63.8
2024 2147 130.2 16.4 59.3

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 Paschal High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $365 (4.2%) $8,338 (95.8%) $8,703
2020 $424 (4.7%) $8,516 (95.2%) $8,941
2021 $1,069 (11.3%) $8,377 (88.7%) $9,447

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paschal High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 960th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1369th of 1961 High schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Paschal High School)2924
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4820
 28%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Paschal High School)4932
 17%
   End of Course Biology (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))5032
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Paschal High School)4036
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3734
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Paschal High School)5952
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3739
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Paschal High School)7767
 10%
   End of Course U.S. History (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))6660
 6%
   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 Students25362141
 15.6%
African American173131
 24.3%
American Indian26
 200%
Asian5947
 20.3%
Hispanic15841390
 12.2%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White676535
 20.9%
Two or More Races3831
 18.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%63.8%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paschal High School

Paschal High School ranks 1313th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,147 students attended Paschal High School.

Students at Paschal High School are 64% Hispanic, 25% White, 7% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Paschal High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alice D Contreras
Elementary : Daggett Elementary
Elementary : De Zavala Elementary
Elementary : George Clarke Elementary
Elementary : Lily B Clayton Elementary
Elementary : Tanglewood Elementary
Elementary : Westcliff Elementary
Middle : Daggett Middle
Middle : McLean 6th Grade
Middle : McLean Middle


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