Is Goldthwaite High School a good school?

Goldthwaite High School ranks 344 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Goldthwaite High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 178 students attended Goldthwaite High School.

What is the racial makeup of Goldthwaite High School?

Students at Goldthwaite High School are 70% White, 28% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Goldthwaite High School?

Goldthwaite High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Goldthwaite Elementary Middle : Goldthwaite Middle

Goldthwaite High School

Summary:

Goldthwaite High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Goldthwaite, Texas, with a student population of 183. The school is part of the Goldthwaite Independent School District, which is ranked 117 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Goldthwaite High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 and 2020-2021 school years, significantly higher than the state average. The school also boasts exceptionally low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.6% over the past 5 years, well below the state average. Academically, Goldthwaite High School has consistently outperformed the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with notably high proficiency rates in subjects like Biology, English I Reading, and U.S. History. The school's Gifted and Talented students have also performed exceptionally well, ranking 117 out of 1,182 Texas high schools in this category for the 2022-2023 school year.

While Goldthwaite High School has a majority White student population, it also has a significant Hispanic student representation (around 25%) and a small but notable Asian student population, adding to the school's diversity. The school also faces some socioeconomic challenges, with around 33% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's strong performance suggests it is effectively supporting these students. Compared to the nearby San Saba High School, which is part of a lower-ranked district, Goldthwaite High School outperforms it on key metrics such as graduation rates, dropout rates, and academic performance on STAAR EOC exams.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1509 Hannah Valley Rd
Goldthwaite, TX 76844

(325) 648-3081

District: Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,174

Feeder schools for Goldthwaite High School:

Elementary:	Goldthwaite Elementary
Middle:	Goldthwaite Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 7.9

Number of students: 178

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.2%

Hispanic:

27.5%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Goldthwaite High School ranks better than 82.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.59. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Goldthwaite High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.2%), Hispanic (27.5%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Goldthwaite High School is 7.9. (See more...)

Compare Goldthwaite High School employs 22.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Goldthwaite High School is $18,174.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Goldthwaite High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Goldthwaite High School 344^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Goldthwaite High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd) 117^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Goldthwaite High School

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Rank History for all students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	61.40	622^nd	1427	56.4%
2005	64.67	518^th	1429	63.8%
2006	78.06	180^th	1430	87.4%
2007	76.11	235^th	1497	84.3%
2008	59.60	696^th	1510	53.9%
2009	71.66	332^nd	1539	78.4%
2010	72.41	287^th	1568	81.7%
2011	67.34	503^rd	1672	69.9%
2012	66.92	369^th	1603	77.0%
2013	69.73	365^th	1652	77.9%
2014	72.32	319^th	1734	81.6%
2015	69.44	415^th	1743	76.2%
2016	78.79	132^nd	1762	92.5%
2017	66.56	416^th	1777	76.6%
2018	63.48	470^th	1797	73.8%
2019	63.08	541^st	1857	70.9%
2021	85.88	107^th	1861	94.3%
2022	68.06	436^th	1876	76.8%
2023	74.29	321^st	1961	83.6%
2024	73.59	344^th	1987	82.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.42	792^nd	1113	28.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.05	423^rd	1347	68.6%
2019	24.00	1167^th	1357	14.0%
2024	95.55	36^th	1547	97.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.91	848^th	1794	52.7%
2019	44.45	967^th	1818	46.8%
2021	70.89	310^th	1848	83.2%
2022	54.97	629^th	1847	65.9%
2024	63.39	421^st	1883	77.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.81	502^nd	1781	71.8%
2019	66.78	475^th	1798	73.6%
2021	85.93	96^th	1815	94.7%
2022	69.03	398^th	1841	78.4%
2023	76.59	252^nd	1891	86.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.91	9^th	1137	99.2%
2019	71.87	42^nd	1145	96.3%
2021	72.70	287^th	1177	75.6%
2022	20.65	1042^nd	1172	11.1%
2023	72.10	117^th	1182	90.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.75	1143^rd	1784	35.9%
2019	51.93	676^th	1810	62.7%
2021	52.18	676^th	1829	63.0%
2022	44.36	840^th	1837	54.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.96	582^nd	1803	67.7%
2019	55.67	671^st	1824	63.2%
2021	81.34	182^nd	1840	90.1%
2022	63.49	499^th	1853	73.1%
2023	68.29	440^th	1913	77.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.92	1272^nd	1691	24.8%
2019	37.82	1088^th	1714	36.5%
2021	70.61	334^th	1743	80.8%
2022	50.52	726^th	1762	58.8%
2023	56.33	635^th	1820	65.1%
2024	47.28	798^th	1804	55.8%

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Rank History for White students at Goldthwaite High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	62.24	462^nd	1539	70.0%
2019	62.56	474^th	1526	68.9%
2021	82.28	108^th	1510	92.8%
2022	62.16	452^nd	1525	70.4%
2023	68.94	350^th	1576	77.8%
2024	69.79	298^th	1556	80.8%

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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 Goldthwaite High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	192	0	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	236
1990	199	0	0	55	0	n/a	n/a	254
1991	196	0	0	48	0	n/a	n/a	244
1992	207	0	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	246
1993	208	0	0	42	0	n/a	n/a	250
1994	209	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	250
1995	226	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	263
1996	226	0	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	263
1997	230	0	0	45	0	n/a	n/a	275
1998	218	0	0	46	0	n/a	n/a	264
1999	218	0	0	51	1	n/a	n/a	270
2000	153	0	0	30	0	n/a	n/a	183
2001	148	0	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	177
2002	143	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	184
2003	143	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	184
2004	136	0	0	41	0	n/a	n/a	177
2005	120	0	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	177
2006	109	0	0	49	0	n/a	n/a	158
2007	113	0	0	50	0	n/a	n/a	163
2008	124	1	0	56	1	n/a	n/a	182
2009	133	1	0	47	1	n/a	n/a	182
2010	126	1	0	43	2	n/a	n/a	172
2011	129	1	0	50	1	0	0	181
2012	130	0	0	55	1	0	0	186
2013	122	0	0	54	1	0	0	177
2014	135	0	0	49	0	0	0	184
2015	129	1	0	48	0	0	0	178
2016	119	3	1	56	0	0	0	179
2017	123	2	2	36	0	1	1	165
2018	123	1	2	42	0	0	0	168
2019	131	1	2	42	0	0	0	176
2020	133	0	1	43	0	0	1	178
2021	120	0	2	39	0	0	1	162
2022	136	0	3	47	0	0	0	186
2023	133	0	1	46	0	0	3	183
2024	125	0	1	49	0	0	3	178

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 Goldthwaite High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	236	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	254	17.0	14.9	n/a
1991	244	17.3	14.1	n/a
1992	246	19.2	12.8	25.6
1993	250	20.0	12.5	24.8
1994	250	22.3	11.2	20.8
1995	263	23.3	11.3	19
1996	263	23.3	11.3	19
1997	275	25.2	10.9	21.1
1998	264	26.8	9.9	22
1999	270	27.0	10.0	28.5
2000	183	20.2	9.1	26.2
2001	177	18.3	9.7	20.9
2002	184	15.0	12.3	26.6
2003	184	15.0	12.3	26.6
2004	177	16.2	10.9	31.6
2005	177	16.8	10.5	33.9
2006	158	19.1	8.3	32.9
2007	163	18.0	9.1	38.7
2008	182	19.1	9.5	36.8
2009	182	19.6	9.3	35.7
2010	172	23.3	7.3	41.3
2011	181	21.7	8.3	47.5
2012	186	20.8	8.9	45.7
2013	177	20.5	8.6	34.5
2014	184	20.7	8.8	38
2015	178	21.0	8.4	39.9
2016	179	23.0	7.7	27.4
2017	165	19.0	8.6	38.8
2018	168	20.8	8.0	41.7
2019	176	22.1	7.9	36.4
2020	178	21.4	8.2	35.4
2021	162	20.9	7.7	26.5
2022	186	21.4	8.6	27.4
2023	183	20.8	8.7	33.9
2024	178	22.2	7.9	37.6

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 Goldthwaite High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	236	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	254	17.0	14.9	n/a
1991	244	17.3	14.1	n/a
1992	246	19.2	12.8	25.6
1993	250	20.0	12.5	24.8
1994	250	22.3	11.2	20.8
1995	263	23.3	11.3	19
1996	263	23.3	11.3	19
1997	275	25.2	10.9	21.1
1998	264	26.8	9.9	22
1999	270	27.0	10.0	28.5
2000	183	20.2	9.1	26.2
2001	177	18.3	9.7	20.9
2002	184	15.0	12.3	26.6
2003	184	15.0	12.3	26.6
2004	177	16.2	10.9	31.6
2005	177	16.8	10.5	33.9
2006	158	19.1	8.3	32.9
2007	163	18.0	9.1	38.7
2008	182	19.1	9.5	36.8
2009	182	19.6	9.3	35.7
2010	172	23.3	7.3	41.3
2011	181	21.7	8.3	47.5
2012	186	20.8	8.9	45.7
2013	177	20.5	8.6	34.5
2014	184	20.7	8.8	38
2015	178	21.0	8.4	39.9
2016	179	23.0	7.7	27.4
2017	165	19.0	8.6	38.8
2018	168	20.8	8.0	41.7
2019	176	22.1	7.9	36.4
2020	178	21.4	8.2	35.4
2021	162	20.9	7.7	26.5
2022	186	21.4	8.6	27.4
2023	183	20.8	8.7	33.9
2024	178	22.2	7.9	37.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Goldthwaite High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,542 (14.6%)	$14,860 (85.4%)	$17,402
2020	$1,665 (10.7%)	$13,910 (89.3%)	$15,575
2021	$1,989 (10.9%)	$16,185 (89.1%)	$18,174

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Goldthwaite High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 541^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 321^st of 1961 High schools	12.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Goldthwaite High School)	79	41	38%
End of Course Algebra I (Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd))	83	59	24%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Goldthwaite High School)	88	76	12%
End of Course Biology (Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd))	88	76	12%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Goldthwaite High School)	74	96	22%
End of Course English I Reading (Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd))	74	96	22%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Goldthwaite High School)	57	73	16%
End of Course English II Reading (Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd))	57	73	16%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Goldthwaite High School)	55	80	25%
End of Course U.S. History (Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd))	55	80	25%
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	176	183	4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	42	46	9.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	131	133	1.5%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.4%	33.9%	2.5%

Schools Near Goldthwaite 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Goldthwaite High School	Public	9-12	1509 Hannah Valley Rd	Goldthwaite	76844	Mills County	Goldthwaite Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 648-3081	178	22	7.9	37.6%	125 (70.2%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (27.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	73.6	344^th of 1987 public high schools	82.7%		74.3	321^st of 1961 public high schools	83.6%	23	22.7	79.4	85.3	76.2	80.4	$18,174	$1,989	$16,185
San Saba High School	Public	9-12	808 W Wallace	San Saba	76877	San Saba County	San Saba Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 372-3786	213	22	9.5	68.1%	83 (39.0%)	0 (0.0%)	126 (59.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	51.3	904^th of 1987 public high schools	54.5%		44.2	1077^th of 1961 public high schools	45.1%	173	52.4	48.4	53.7	67.7	67.8	$17,716	$1,382	$16,334

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