Is Paetow High School a good school?

Paetow High School ranks 806 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Paetow High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 3,695 students attended Paetow High School.

What is the racial makeup of Paetow High School?

Students at Paetow High School are 46% Hispanic, 30% African American, 12% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Paetow High School?

Paetow High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Bethke Elementary Elementary : Leonard Elementary Elementary : McElwain Elementary Elementary : McRoberts Elementary Middle : Haskett J H Middle : Stockdick J H

Paetow High School

Summary:

Paetow High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Katy, Texas, with a diverse student population of 3,537. The school is part of the Katy Independent School District, which is ranked 158 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Paetow High School stands out for its strong academic performance, maintaining a high four-year graduation rate of 94.4% and consistently low dropout rates. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams varies, with strong results in subjects like Biology and U.S. History, but lagging behind in Algebra I. The school's diverse student population also reveals disparities in subgroup performance, with African American and Gifted and Talented students performing well, but Asian and Multi-racial students struggling. Notably, Paetow High School has a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 61.52% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Compared to nearby high schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and Katy Independent School District, such as Cypress Springs High School and Taylor High School, Paetow High School generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of test scores and graduation rates. However, the school's unique challenges, including its rapid growth, changing demographics, and disparities in subgroup performance, suggest that the district and school leadership may need to implement targeted interventions to ensure the continued success of all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

23111 Stockdick School Rd
Katy, TX 77493

(281) 234-4906

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,397

Feeder schools for Paetow High School:

Elementary:	Bethke Elementary
	Leonard Elementary
	McElwain Elementary
	McRoberts Elementary
Middle:	Haskett J H
	Stockdick J H

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 3,695

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.4%

African American:

30.0%

White:

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Paetow High School ranks better than 59.4% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 7^th among 9 ranked high schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Paetow 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: Hispanic (46.4%), African American (30%), White (11.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paetow High School is 15.5, which is the 5^th best among 9 high schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Paetow High School employs 238.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paetow High School is $9,397. 5 high schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paetow High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paetow High School 806^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Paetow High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Katy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Katy Independent School District (Isd) 158^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	66.96	485^th	1861	73.9%
2022	50.40	871^st	1876	53.6%
2023	56.33	760^th	1961	61.2%
2024	55.37	806^th	1987	59.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.19	445^th	582	23.5%
2019	70.35	143^rd	604	76.3%
2021	53.68	249^th	588	57.7%
2022	48.65	296^th	664	55.4%
2023	38.29	405^th	677	40.2%
2024	46.38	365^th	730	50.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.38	320^th	1113	71.2%
2019	50.87	388^th	1136	65.8%
2021	67.44	208^th	1195	82.6%
2022	42.90	562^nd	1278	56.0%
2023	50.82	477^th	1371	65.2%
2024	53.82	422^nd	1435	70.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	76.00	170^th	1347	87.4%
2019	72.91	180^th	1357	86.7%
2021	71.11	217^th	1382	84.3%
2022	52.32	493^rd	1418	65.2%
2023	63.41	338^th	1478	77.1%
2024	60.80	403^rd	1547	73.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.97	381^st	1794	78.8%
2019	68.60	342^nd	1818	81.2%
2021	70.45	316^th	1848	82.9%
2022	50.77	753^rd	1847	59.2%
2023	54.46	675^th	1897	64.4%
2024	56.84	573^rd	1883	69.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	58.19	663^rd	1781	62.8%
2019	68.43	428^th	1798	76.2%
2021	68.83	432^nd	1815	76.2%
2022	52.23	823^rd	1841	55.3%
2023	57.68	710^th	1891	62.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.76	707^th	1137	37.8%
2019	71.02	139^th	1145	87.9%
2021	71.07	364^th	1177	69.1%
2022	72.37	173^rd	1172	85.2%
2023	72.30	63^rd	1182	94.7%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.88	519^th	1784	70.9%
2019	60.65	456^th	1810	74.8%
2021	62.94	435^th	1829	76.2%
2022	41.75	916^th	1837	50.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.33	424^th	1803	76.5%
2019	61.21	558^th	1824	69.4%
2021	62.57	554^th	1840	69.9%
2022	44.88	932^nd	1853	49.7%
2023	51.75	813^th	1913	57.5%

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Rank History for Asian students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.02	126^th	486	74.1%
2019	57.15	228^th	487	53.2%
2021	63.64	171^st	488	65.0%
2022	41.42	336^th	507	33.7%
2023	50.68	303^rd	525	42.3%
2024	48.87	311^th	529	41.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	69.15	219^th	1013	78.4%
2019	76.35	170^th	1024	83.4%
2021	75.10	159^th	1020	84.4%
2022	54.97	343^rd	1031	66.7%
2023	62.42	285^th	1069	73.3%
2024	65.32	245^th	1065	77.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.47	413^th	1691	75.6%
2019	63.97	444^th	1714	74.1%
2021	67.76	382^nd	1743	78.1%
2022	48.64	766^th	1762	56.5%
2023	55.92	643^rd	1820	64.7%
2024	53.77	655^th	1804	63.7%

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Rank History for Native American students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	59.83	46^th	105	56.2%
2021	82.77	23^rd	95	75.8%
2022	66.50	40^th	106	62.3%

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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	96.62	1^st	31	96.8%
2024	82.92	3^rd	28	89.3%

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Rank History for White students at Paetow High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	59.76	506^th	1539	67.1%
2019	59.82	527^th	1526	65.5%
2021	59.58	512^th	1510	66.1%
2022	54.01	607^th	1525	60.2%
2023	58.55	587^th	1576	62.8%
2024	54.59	610^th	1556	60.8%

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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 Paetow High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2018	154	163	42	355	1	1	9	725
2019	263	314	85	699	6	2	24	1393
2020	394	518	140	1037	13	3	46	2151
2021	433	600	161	1273	12	4	68	2551
2022	452	793	211	1527	15	7	125	3130
2023	466	971	270	1666	11	9	144	3537
2024	437	1107	276	1714	7	9	145	3695

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 Paetow High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	725	63.3	11.4	48.6
2019	1393	94.3	14.7	51.3
2020	2151	144.0	14.9	49.5
2021	2551	155.6	16.3	50
2022	3130	173.2	18.0	54.8
2023	3537	210.4	16.8	61.5
2024	3695	238.1	15.5	62

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 Paetow High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2018	725	63.3	11.4	48.6
2019	1393	94.3	14.7	51.3
2020	2151	144.0	14.9	49.5
2021	2551	155.6	16.3	50
2022	3130	173.2	18.0	54.8
2023	3537	210.4	16.8	61.5
2024	3695	238.1	15.5	62

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 Paetow High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$739 (6.8%)	$10,106 (93.2%)	$10,845
2020	$577 (4.9%)	$11,251 (95.1%)	$11,828
2021	$307 (3.3%)	$9,090 (96.7%)	$9,397

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Paetow High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Paetow High School)	60	35	25%
End of Course Algebra I (Katy Independent School District (Isd))	81	68	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Paetow High School)	70	63	7%
End of Course Biology (Katy Independent School District (Isd))	83	80	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Paetow High School)	63	62	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))	75	75
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Paetow High School)	59	61	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))	72	73	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Paetow High School)	89	79	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Katy Independent School District (Isd))	90	87	3%
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	1393	3537	153.9%
African American	314	971	209.2%
American Indian	6	11	83.3%
Asian	85	270	217.6%
Hispanic	699	1666	138.3%
Pacific Islander	2	9	350%
White	263	466	77.2%
Two or More Races	24	144	500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.3%	61.5%	10.3%

Schools Near Paetow 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)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (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	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Paetow High School	Public	9-12	23111 Stockdick School Rd	Katy	77493	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 234-4906	3,695	238	15.5	62.0%	437 (11.8%)	1,107 (30.0%)	1,714 (46.4%)	276 (7.5%)	7 (0.2%)	9 (0.2%)	145 (3.9%)	55.4	806^th of 1987 public high schools	59.4%		56.3	760^th of 1961 public high schools	61.2%	46	35.1	63.8	56.7	64.1	74.9												$9,397	$307	$9,090
Calvin Nelms High School	Public, Charter	9-12	20625 Clay Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Calvin Nelms Charter Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 398-8031	168	10	16.7		30 (17.9%)	20 (11.9%)	103 (61.3%)	9 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	82	181^st of 1987 public high schools	90.9%		86.7	100^th of 1961 public high schools	94.9%	81	58.6	76.1	82.2	95.8	83.3												$8,584	$277	$8,307
Aristoi Classical Upper School	Public, Charter	5-12	5610 Morton Rd	Katy	77493	Harris County	Aristoi Classical Academy	Yes	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 391-5003	665	46	14.3	27.2%	315 (47.4%)	56 (8.4%)	223 (33.5%)	34 (5.1%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	31 (4.7%)	79.1	228^th of 1987 public high schools	88.5%		81.1	189^th of 1961 public high schools	90.4%	39	63.8	78.3	85.2	77.4	86.2	74.0	71.1	73.1	74.5	41.0	54.6	45.7	21.4	23.0	59.2	38.8	$8,158	$616	$7,543
Cypress Park High School	Public	9-12	7425 Westgreen Blvd	Cypress	77433	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 897-4000	3,051	200	15.2	75.6%	181 (5.9%)	904 (29.6%)	1,757 (57.6%)	126 (4.1%)	13 (0.4%)	8 (0.3%)	62 (2.0%)	53.4	852^nd of 1987 public high schools	57.1%		47.8	988^th of 1961 public high schools	49.6%	136	40.2	61.3	53.9	62.3	71.8												$9,728	$1,022	$8,706
Morton Ranch High School	Public	9-12	21000 Franz Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-7800	2,832	200	14.1	72.1%	363 (12.8%)	603 (21.3%)	1,658 (58.5%)	113 (4.0%)	12 (0.4%)	4 (0.1%)	79 (2.8%)	49.4	945^th of 1987 public high schools	52.4%		47.8	991^st of 1961 public high schools	49.5%	46	27.0	62.6	55.6	59.2	71.3												$9,922	$323	$9,600
Opport Awareness Center	Public	6-12	1732 Katyland Dr	Katy	77493	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-6350	267	102	2.6	71.5%	52 (19.5%)	80 (30.0%)	115 (43.1%)	12 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)								(n/a)																	$99,171	$901	$98,270
Arthur Miller Career Center	Public	9-12	1734 Katyland Dr	Katy	77493	Harris County	Katy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 237-6322	0	48	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cypress Lakes High School	Public	9-12	5750 Greenhouse Rd	Katy	77449	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 856-3800	3,256	217	14.9	74.3%	216 (6.6%)	882 (27.1%)	1,869 (57.4%)	186 (5.7%)	23 (0.7%)	5 (0.2%)	75 (2.3%)	49.5	943^rd of 1987 public high schools	52.5%		46.1	1033^rd of 1961 public high schools	47.3%	90	40.2	58.3	53.6	61.5	65.0												$9,603	$1,044	$8,559
Alternative Learning Center - West	Public	6-12	19350 Rebel Yell	Katy	77449	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 855-4310	0	47	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cypress Springs High School	Public	9-12	7909 Fry Rd	Cypress	77433	Harris County	Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 345-3000	2,880	197	14.5	68.5%	204 (7.1%)	1,018 (35.3%)	1,358 (47.2%)	190 (6.6%)	16 (0.6%)	2 (0.1%)	92 (3.2%)	44.2	1076^th of 1987 public high schools	45.8%		43.5	1092^nd of 1961 public high schools	44.3%	16	30.7	51.2	52.6	60.0	64.1												$10,867	$1,166	$9,700

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