Idalou High School

Summary:

Idalou High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Idalou, Texas, with a student population of 278. The school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates.

Idalou High School's academic excellence is evident in its STAAR EOC (End of Course) test scores, which are significantly higher than the state averages across all subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 73.86% in Biology to 91.3% in U.S. History. The school's performance is particularly strong in the White student and Gifted and Talented student subgroups, ranking 136 out of 1,576 and 67 out of 1,172 Texas high schools, respectively. In contrast, the school's performance in the Special Education student subgroup is relatively weaker, ranking 505 out of 1,478 Texas high schools.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Premier H.S. - Lubbock (Briercroft), Dupre Academy High School, and Estacado High School, Idalou High School stands out with its exceptional academic performance, higher graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. The school's student population is also more homogeneous, with a higher percentage of White students and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. Idalou High School's consistent high performance over time is a testament to the school's dedication to providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 601 S Walnut
       Idalou, TX  79329


(806) 892-1900

District: Idalou Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
166th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,741 Help


Feeder schools for Idalou High School:

Elementary:    Idalou Elementary
Middle:    Idalou Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  278

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
Hispanic:
36.7%
Two or more races:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Idalou High School ranks better than 91.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Idalou 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: White (61.5%), Hispanic (36.7%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idalou High School is 8.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idalou High School is $13,741.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Idalou High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Idalou High School 166th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Idalou High School in the ranking list.)

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Idalou Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Idalou Independent School District (Isd) 89th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Idalou High School

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Rank History for all students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 74.41 241st 1427 83.1%
2005 74.31 260th 1429 81.8%
2006 78.21 178th 1430 87.6%
2007 72.39 341st 1497 77.2%
2008 65.29 540th 1510 64.2%
2009 72.25 322nd 1539 79.1%
2010 71.50 318th 1568 79.7%
2011 71.64 343rd 1672 79.5%
2012 68.27 328th 1603 79.5%
2013 61.09 585th 1652 64.6%
2014 69.68 384th 1734 77.9%
2015 74.66 252nd 1743 85.5%
2016 77.71 157th 1762 91.1%
2017 70.19 347th 1777 80.5%
2018 73.35 287th 1797 84.0%
2019 78.57 217th 1857 88.3%
2021 85.89 106th 1861 94.3%
2022 80.55 185th 1876 90.1%
2023 84.71 134th 1961 93.2%
2024 83.00 166th 1987 91.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.40 226th 1357 83.3%
2021 24.71 1172nd 1382 15.2%
2022 44.36 660th 1418 53.5%
2023 54.02 505th 1478 65.8%
2024 90.48 71st 1547 95.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.90 655th 1794 63.5%
2019 55.79 620th 1818 65.9%
2021 67.99 370th 1848 80.0%
2022 65.24 380th 1847 79.4%
2023 71.18 304th 1897 84.0%
2024 73.45 239th 1883 87.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.05 315th 1781 82.3%
2019 70.37 385th 1798 78.6%
2021 80.08 197th 1815 89.1%
2022 73.20 311th 1841 83.1%
2023 78.42 212th 1891 88.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.77 76th 1137 93.3%
2019 71.07 133rd 1145 88.4%
2022 73.26 67th 1172 94.3%
2023 71.86 257th 1182 78.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.16 369th 1784 79.3%
2019 54.34 604th 1810 66.6%
2021 77.47 167th 1829 90.9%
2022 60.48 421st 1837 77.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.38 358th 1803 80.1%
2019 82.30 171st 1824 90.6%
2021 87.55 91st 1840 95.1%
2022 84.02 143rd 1853 92.3%
2023 87.07 106th 1913 94.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.59 602nd 1691 64.4%
2019 60.93 495th 1714 71.1%
2021 71.70 313th 1743 82.0%
2022 67.32 366th 1762 79.2%
2023 77.75 205th 1820 88.7%
2024 78.57 185th 1804 89.7%
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Rank History for White students at Idalou High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.83 120th 1539 92.2%
2019 80.42 149th 1526 90.2%
2021 85.47 75th 1510 95.0%
2022 80.03 141st 1525 90.8%
2023 80.74 136th 1576 91.4%
2024 79.96 127th 1556 91.8%
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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.

Idalou High School Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Idalou High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 126 4 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1990 125 3 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1991 120 2 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 129 1 0 102 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1993 136 4 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1994 154 0 1 98 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1995 134 1 2 119 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1996 134 1 2 119 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1997 144 0 2 113 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1998 142 2 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 135 0 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 143 2 1 108 0 n/a n/a 0 254
2001 141 2 1 106 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2002 134 2 1 107 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2003 134 2 1 107 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2004 130 2 2 117 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2005 122 3 3 106 1 n/a n/a 0 235
2006 139 2 3 111 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2007 149 2 3 106 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2008 152 1 1 110 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2009 157 2 0 117 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2010 167 2 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 174 2 0 116 0 0 0 0 292
2012 173 3 1 131 0 0 1 0 309
2013 175 2 0 136 0 0 1 0 314
2014 159 3 0 132 0 0 1 0 295
2015 152 1 0 120 0 0 1 0 274
2016 174 1 0 106 0 0 0 0 281
2017 157 1 0 116 1 0 1 0 276
2018 168 1 0 122 0 0 1 0 292
2019 177 2 0 113 1 0 1 0 294
2020 171 1 0 112 1 0 3 0 288
2021 190 0 0 103 2 0 3 0 298
2022 187 0 0 101 0 0 3 0 291
2023 171 0 0 102 1 0 4 0 278

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 Idalou High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 224 n/a n/a n/a
1990 226 17.0 13.2 n/a
1991 228 17.0 13.4 n/a
1992 232 18.9 12.2 21.6
1993 236 19.0 12.4 24.2
1994 253 21.3 11.9 22.9
1995 256 23.2 11.0 22.7
1996 256 23.2 11.0 22.7
1997 259 25.0 10.4 25.1
1998 252 25.1 10.0 25.8
1999 243 22.9 10.6 25.9
2000 254 23.1 11.0 20.9
2001 250 22.8 11.0 20
2002 244 24.4 10.0 23
2003 244 24.4 10.0 23
2004 252 25.3 10.0 29
2005 235 25.4 9.3 30.2
2006 255 25.2 10.1 29
2007 260 23.8 10.9 34.2
2008 264 25.8 10.2 30.7
2009 276 26.4 10.4 30.8
2010 275 29.2 9.4 27.3
2011 292 27.2 10.7 28.4
2012 309 27.8 11.0 31.7
2013 314 25.9 12.1 28.7
2014 295 29.0 10.1 31.2
2015 274 31.0 8.8 35
2016 281 31.0 9.0 29.9
2017 276 30.1 9.1 30.8
2018 292 31.6 9.2 32.5
2019 294 31.1 9.4 23.5
2020 288 31.3 9.2 25.3
2021 298 32.7 9.1 21.8
2022 291 31.5 9.2 19.2
2023 278 32.5 8.5 24.8

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 Idalou High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 224 n/a n/a n/a
1990 226 17.0 13.2 n/a
1991 228 17.0 13.4 n/a
1992 232 18.9 12.2 21.6
1993 236 19.0 12.4 24.2
1994 253 21.3 11.9 22.9
1995 256 23.2 11.0 22.7
1996 256 23.2 11.0 22.7
1997 259 25.0 10.4 25.1
1998 252 25.1 10.0 25.8
1999 243 22.9 10.6 25.9
2000 254 23.1 11.0 20.9
2001 250 22.8 11.0 20
2002 244 24.4 10.0 23
2003 244 24.4 10.0 23
2004 252 25.3 10.0 29
2005 235 25.4 9.3 30.2
2006 255 25.2 10.1 29
2007 260 23.8 10.9 34.2
2008 264 25.8 10.2 30.7
2009 276 26.4 10.4 30.8
2010 275 29.2 9.4 27.3
2011 292 27.2 10.7 28.4
2012 309 27.8 11.0 31.7
2013 314 25.9 12.1 28.7
2014 295 29.0 10.1 31.2
2015 274 31.0 8.8 35
2016 281 31.0 9.0 29.9
2017 276 30.1 9.1 30.8
2018 292 31.6 9.2 32.5
2019 294 31.1 9.4 23.5
2020 288 31.3 9.2 25.3
2021 298 32.7 9.1 21.8
2022 291 31.5 9.2 19.2
2023 278 32.5 8.5 24.8

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 Idalou High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $296 (2.3%) $12,436 (97.7%) $12,732
2020 $462 (3.5%) $12,803 (96.5%) $13,265
2021 $672 (4.9%) $13,070 (95.1%) $13,741

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Idalou High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 217th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 134th of 1961 High schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Idalou High School)8192
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))8192
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Idalou High School)7284
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))7284
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Idalou High School)7791
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))7791
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Idalou High School)7374
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))7374
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Idalou High School)8883
 5%
   End of Course U.S. History (Idalou Independent School District (Isd))8883
 5%
   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 Students294278
 5.4%
African American20
 100%
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic113102
 9.7%
Pacific Islander00
White177171
 3.4%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.5%24.8%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Idalou High School

Students at Idalou High School are 62% White, 37% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Idalou High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Idalou Elementary
Middle : Idalou Middle

Yes. Idalou High School ranks in the top 8.4% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 278 students attended Idalou High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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