Garden City High School

Summary:

Garden City High School is a public high school serving grades 6-12 with 153 students in Garden City, Texas, which is part of the highly-ranked Glasscock County Independent School District.

Garden City High School consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with 80% or more of students proficient or better on key STAAR exams, significantly outpacing state averages. The school maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, and has a diverse student population with an even split between White and Hispanic students. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 8.4 to 9.3 students per teacher likely contributes to its academic success.

Compared to the nearby Forsan High School, Garden City High School outperforms in several key areas, including STAAR test scores, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratio. This suggests that Garden City High School provides a higher-quality educational experience for its students, making it a standout example in the region and the state of Texas.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 240 W Bearkat Ave
       Garden City, TX  79739-0009


(432) 242-1022

District: Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,156 Help


Feeder schools for Garden City High School:

Elementary:    Garden City Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  153

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.9%
Hispanic:
44.4%
Two or more races:
0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Garden City High School ranks better than 94.6% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.31. (See more...)
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Compare Details Garden City High School ranks better than 94.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.63. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Garden City High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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: White (54.9%), Hispanic (44.4%), two or more races (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Garden City High School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Garden City High School is $24,156.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Garden City High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Garden City High School 128th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Garden City High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Garden City High School 117th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Garden City High School in the ranking list.)

Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd) 14th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Garden City High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 77.63 203rd 1573 87.1%
2005 76.38 258th 1582 83.7%
2006 66.03 512th 1585 67.7%
2007 77.93 217th 1684 87.1%
2008 74.59 287th 1718 83.3%
2009 72.52 352nd 1763 80.0%
2010 59.50 761st 1803 57.8%
2011 58.89 813th 1895 57.1%
2012 85.11 157th 1951 92.0%
2013 86.53 109th 1973 94.5%
2014 83.13 198th 1987 90.0%
2015 77.06 350th 2043 82.9%
2016 80.12 278th 1987 86.0%
2017 90.99 130th 2027 93.6%
2018 91.18 126th 2080 93.9%
2019 89.89 160th 2193 92.7%
2021 89.26 160th 2252 92.9%
2022 87.95 166th 2254 92.6%
2023 91.64 119th 2330 94.9%
2024 91.31 128th 2361 94.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.55 197th 2039 90.3%
2019 50.16 932nd 2073 55.0%
2021 54.85 805th 2172 62.9%
2023 64.24 589th 2251 73.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.49 80th 2008 96.0%
2019 87.38 170th 2047 91.7%
2021 93.37 80th 2151 96.3%
2022 93.10 81st 2221 96.4%
2023 90.94 107th 2241 95.2%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.38 171st 2008 91.5%
2019 58.47 599th 2058 70.9%
2021 56.23 679th 2118 67.9%
2022 34.75 1517th 2182 30.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.46 99th 2030 95.1%
2019 88.92 159th 2069 92.3%
2021 79.17 311th 2168 85.7%
2022 72.30 447th 2228 79.9%
2023 89.46 151st 2245 93.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.83 200th 1895 89.4%
2019 80.54 224th 1935 88.4%
2021 66.31 483rd 2043 76.4%
2022 71.23 387th 2077 81.4%
2023 74.81 324th 2116 84.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.79 61st 1673 96.4%
2019 88.79 103rd 1684 93.9%
2021 92.09 51st 1700 97.0%
2022 84.86 138th 1723 92.0%
2023 92.59 40th 1749 97.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Garden City High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.31 194th 1427 86.4%
2005 70.26 353rd 1429 75.3%
2006 89.54 9th 1430 99.4%
2007 85.05 56th 1497 96.3%
2008 78.52 172nd 1510 88.6%
2009 84.18 44th 1539 97.1%
2010 77.31 142nd 1568 90.9%
2011 79.61 95th 1672 94.3%
2012 60.86 521st 1603 67.5%
2013 70.46 349th 1652 78.9%
2014 74.45 269th 1734 84.5%
2015 63.07 620th 1743 64.4%
2016 65.55 516th 1762 70.7%
2017 60.12 531st 1777 70.1%
2018 72.87 294th 1797 83.6%
2019 79.72 193rd 1857 89.6%
2021 89.32 62nd 1861 96.7%
2022 74.39 292nd 1876 84.4%
2023 83.60 154th 1961 92.1%
2024 86.63 117th 1987 94.1%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.33 1025th 1278 19.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.12 378th 1794 78.9%
2019 88.08 92nd 1818 94.9%
2021 79.50 161st 1848 91.3%
2023 49.47 811th 1897 57.2%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.05 263rd 1781 85.2%
2019 88.45 55th 1798 96.9%
2021 85.49 107th 1815 94.1%
2022 77.95 210th 1841 88.6%
2023 84.19 115th 1891 93.9%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.59 217th 1784 87.8%
2019 76.69 194th 1810 89.3%
2021 89.83 61st 1829 96.7%
2022 28.43 1345th 1837 26.8%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.16 446th 1803 75.3%
2019 68.65 387th 1824 78.8%
2021 87.60 90th 1840 95.1%
2022 71.09 351st 1853 81.1%
2023 80.56 207th 1913 89.2%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.01 461st 1691 72.7%
2019 75.96 229th 1714 86.6%
2021 86.37 92nd 1743 94.7%
2022 61.25 477th 1762 72.9%
2023 74.22 269th 1820 85.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Garden City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.62 219th 1539 85.8%
2019 79.72 161st 1526 89.4%
2021 85.71 72nd 1510 95.2%
2022 77.59 185th 1525 87.9%
2023 82.83 104th 1576 93.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Garden City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 104 0 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1990 110 0 0 48 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1991 107 0 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1992 114 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1993 123 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1994 126 0 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 181
1995 111 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1996 111 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1997 126 0 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1998 121 0 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1999 112 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2000 108 0 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2001 99 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2002 97 2 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2003 97 2 0 53 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2004 87 0 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2005 100 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2006 93 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2007 92 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2008 82 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2009 83 0 0 37 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2010 73 0 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 127
2011 71 0 0 52 0 0 0 0 123
2012 70 0 0 58 0 0 0 0 128
2013 65 0 0 57 0 0 0 0 122
2014 69 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 137
2015 69 0 0 70 0 0 0 0 139
2016 72 0 1 72 0 0 0 0 145
2017 74 0 1 76 0 0 0 0 151
2018 73 0 0 76 0 0 0 0 149
2019 77 0 0 79 0 0 0 0 156
2020 81 0 0 71 0 0 0 0 152
2021 81 0 0 73 0 0 0 0 154
2022 86 0 0 68 0 0 0 0 154
2023 84 0 0 68 0 0 1 0 153

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 Garden City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 n/a n/a n/a
1990 158 16.0 9.8 n/a
1991 156 15.4 10.1 n/a
1992 161 15.4 10.4 27.3
1993 169 15.0 11.3 30.2
1994 181 15.3 11.8 24.3
1995 171 19.0 9.0 32.2
1996 171 19.0 9.0 32.2
1997 196 17.1 11.5 26
1998 186 18.7 9.9 39.8
1999 171 17.3 9.9 32.7
2000 162 16.4 9.9 32.7
2001 156 14.7 10.6 35.9
2002 152 13.2 11.5 30.3
2003 152 13.2 11.5 30.3
2004 126 14.3 8.8 35.7
2005 147 14.5 10.1 44.2
2006 130 14.1 9.2 35.4
2007 129 14.6 8.8 36.4
2008 120 15.7 7.6 41.7
2009 120 13.9 8.6 34.2
2010 127 13.2 9.6 45.7
2011 123 14.5 8.4 29.3
2012 128 13.6 9.3 32.8
2013 122 16.4 7.4 43.4
2014 137 15.9 8.6 47.4
2015 139 18.0 7.7 41.7
2016 145 18.0 8.0 38.6
2017 151 17.9 8.4 36.4
2018 149 17.6 8.4 38.9
2019 156 18.3 8.5 39.7
2020 152 17.3 8.7 34.9
2021 154 18.3 8.4 30.5
2022 154 17.7 8.6 16.9
2023 153 16.4 9.3 19.6

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 Garden City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 158 n/a n/a n/a
1990 158 16.0 9.8 n/a
1991 156 15.4 10.1 n/a
1992 161 15.4 10.4 27.3
1993 169 15.0 11.3 30.2
1994 181 15.3 11.8 24.3
1995 171 19.0 9.0 32.2
1996 171 19.0 9.0 32.2
1997 196 17.1 11.5 26
1998 186 18.7 9.9 39.8
1999 171 17.3 9.9 32.7
2000 162 16.4 9.9 32.7
2001 156 14.7 10.6 35.9
2002 152 13.2 11.5 30.3
2003 152 13.2 11.5 30.3
2004 126 14.3 8.8 35.7
2005 147 14.5 10.1 44.2
2006 130 14.1 9.2 35.4
2007 129 14.6 8.8 36.4
2008 120 15.7 7.6 41.7
2009 120 13.9 8.6 34.2
2010 127 13.2 9.6 45.7
2011 123 14.5 8.4 29.3
2012 128 13.6 9.3 32.8
2013 122 16.4 7.4 43.4
2014 137 15.9 8.6 47.4
2015 139 18.0 7.7 41.7
2016 145 18.0 8.0 38.6
2017 151 17.9 8.4 36.4
2018 149 17.6 8.4 38.9
2019 156 18.3 8.5 39.7
2020 152 17.3 8.7 34.9
2021 154 18.3 8.4 30.5
2022 154 17.7 8.6 16.9
2023 153 16.4 9.3 19.6

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 Garden City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,285 (5.4%) $22,436 (94.6%) $23,721
2020 $1,201 (4.7%) $24,099 (95.2%) $25,301
2021 $1,382 (5.7%) $22,774 (94.3%) $24,156

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Garden City High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 119th of 2330 Middle schools
 2.2%
Ranks 193rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 154th of 1961 High schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Garden City High School)6379
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))6379
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Garden City High School)7584
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))7584
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Garden City High School)7986
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))7986
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Garden City High School)8468
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))8468
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Garden City High School)6881
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))6881
 13%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Garden City High School)8081
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))8081
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Garden City High School)6077
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))6077
 17%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Garden City High School)4838
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))4838
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Garden City High School)8081
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))8081
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Garden City High School)6474
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))6474
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Garden City High School)8089
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))8089
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Garden City High School)7378
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))7378
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Garden City High School)9094
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Glasscock County Independent School District (Isd))9094
 4%
   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 Students156153
 1.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic7968
 13.9%
Pacific Islander00
White7784
 9.1%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%19.6%
 20.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Garden City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 153 students attended Garden City High School.

Garden City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Garden City Elementary

Students at Garden City High School are 55% White, 44% Hispanic.

Yes. Garden City High School ranks in the top 5.9% of Texas high schools.


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