Magnolia High School

Summary:

Magnolia High School is a public high school serving 2,248 students in grades 9-12 in Magnolia, Texas. The school is part of the Magnolia Independent School District, which is ranked 217 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Magnolia High School has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 57.52% White, 33.81% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races. The school consistently ranks in the top 25-30% of Texas high schools, with a current ranking of 544 out of 1,987 schools (top 27%). Magnolia High maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.3% to 96.9% over the past five years, significantly above the state average. The school's dropout rates have also been low, ranging from 0.3% to 1.4% over the same period, well below the state average. Magnolia High's STAAR EOC test scores are generally above the district and state averages, particularly in Biology, English II Reading, and U.S. History.

While Magnolia High School performs well compared to its in-district counterpart, Magnolia West High School, it lags behind some higher-performing schools in neighboring districts, such as The Woodlands High School and Tomball Star Academy. Magnolia High's performance also varies across different student subgroups, ranking highly for African American and Special Education students but lower for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Gifted and Talented students compared to other Texas high schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 14250 Fm 1488
       Magnolia, TX  77354


(281) 356-3572

District: Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
544th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,671 Help


Feeder schools for Magnolia High School:

Elementary:    Bear Branch Elementary
    Cedric C Smith
    Magnolia Parkway Elementary
    Tom R Ellisor Elementary
Middle:    Bear Branch Intermediate
    Bear Branch J H

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  2,258

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.2%
Hispanic:
35.7%
African American:
3.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Compare Details Magnolia High School ranks better than 72.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.44. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Magnolia 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 (56.2%), Hispanic (35.7%), African American (3.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Magnolia High School is 17. 2 high schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Magnolia High School is $9,671, which is the 2nd highest among 3 high schools in the Magnolia Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Magnolia High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia High School 544th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Magnolia High School in the ranking list.)

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Magnolia Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Magnolia Independent School District (Isd) 217th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Magnolia High School

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Rank History for all students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.71 436th 1427 69.4%
2005 72.02 326th 1429 77.2%
2006 75.95 237th 1430 83.4%
2007 71.14 379th 1497 74.7%
2008 68.85 426th 1510 71.8%
2009 68.19 447th 1539 71.0%
2010 68.99 406th 1568 74.1%
2011 67.81 485th 1672 71.0%
2012 48.00 888th 1603 44.6%
2013 69.76 363rd 1652 78.0%
2014 69.07 406th 1734 76.6%
2015 72.03 336th 1743 80.7%
2016 66.52 490th 1762 72.2%
2017 69.27 360th 1777 79.7%
2018 70.41 332nd 1797 81.5%
2019 70.48 358th 1857 80.7%
2021 71.81 383rd 1861 79.4%
2022 65.07 499th 1876 73.4%
2023 64.62 568th 1961 71.0%
2024 65.44 544th 1987 72.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.63 390th 582 33.0%
2019 41.04 349th 604 42.2%
2021 74.47 97th 588 83.5%
2022 58.03 230th 664 65.4%
2023 51.08 287th 677 57.6%
2024 61.77 221st 730 69.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.56 708th 1113 36.4%
2019 33.63 738th 1136 35.0%
2021 44.86 522nd 1195 56.3%
2022 33.88 774th 1278 39.4%
2023 33.28 834th 1371 39.2%
2024 38.88 746th 1435 48.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.14 389th 1347 71.1%
2019 66.80 248th 1357 81.7%
2021 67.97 255th 1382 81.5%
2022 60.97 336th 1418 76.3%
2023 60.26 385th 1478 74.0%
2024 68.44 276th 1547 82.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.51 636th 1794 64.5%
2019 55.96 614th 1818 66.2%
2021 61.21 518th 1848 72.0%
2022 52.50 701st 1847 62.0%
2023 49.64 807th 1897 57.5%
2024 49.09 775th 1883 58.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.88 353rd 1781 80.2%
2019 71.75 353rd 1798 80.4%
2021 70.47 395th 1815 78.2%
2022 65.33 477th 1841 74.1%
2023 64.06 562nd 1891 70.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.45 413th 1137 63.7%
2019 71.00 158th 1145 86.2%
2021 70.15 381st 1177 67.6%
2022 70.71 299th 1172 74.5%
2023 60.57 620th 1182 47.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.06 511th 1784 71.4%
2019 59.88 476th 1810 73.7%
2021 63.65 423rd 1829 76.9%
2022 50.83 653rd 1837 64.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.44 405th 1803 77.5%
2019 68.12 396th 1824 78.3%
2021 69.93 394th 1840 78.6%
2022 61.53 542nd 1853 70.8%
2023 62.51 575th 1913 69.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.57 390th 486 19.8%
2019 71.99 117th 487 76.0%
2021 53.56 245th 488 49.8%
2022 41.28 337th 507 33.5%
2023 50.97 301st 525 42.7%
2024 74.21 81st 529 84.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.36 347th 1013 65.7%
2019 44.65 512th 1024 50.0%
2021 55.81 351st 1020 65.6%
2022 68.99 204th 1031 80.2%
2023 67.72 233rd 1069 78.2%
2024 61.81 284th 1065 73.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.11 590th 1691 65.1%
2019 58.92 552nd 1714 67.8%
2021 57.32 612th 1743 64.9%
2022 48.64 767th 1762 56.5%
2023 52.06 750th 1820 58.8%
2024 50.41 728th 1804 59.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 59th 122 51.6%
2023 24.70 85th 101 15.8%
2024 18.41 91st 107 15.0%
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Rank History for White students at Magnolia High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.09 337th 1539 78.1%
2019 70.67 323rd 1526 78.8%
2021 67.54 372nd 1510 75.4%
2022 64.51 409th 1525 73.2%
2023 61.20 528th 1576 66.5%
2024 58.17 536th 1556 65.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

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.

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Enrollment information for Magnolia High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 823 26 3 31 1 n/a n/a 0 884
1989 839 23 4 30 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1990 837 24 5 41 1 n/a n/a 0 908
1991 843 27 4 40 1 n/a n/a 0 915
1992 830 26 3 42 2 n/a n/a 0 903
1993 866 24 2 48 1 n/a n/a 0 941
1994 911 24 1 55 2 n/a n/a 0 993
1995 1038 26 2 100 1 n/a n/a 0 1167
1996 1038 26 2 100 1 n/a n/a 0 1167
1997 1158 33 1 121 4 n/a n/a 0 1317
1998 1264 32 1 127 4 n/a n/a 0 1428
1999 1393 38 3 166 3 n/a n/a 0 1603
2000 1486 31 6 176 3 n/a n/a 0 1702
2001 1634 35 8 225 8 n/a n/a 0 1910
2002 1913 66 10 299 8 n/a n/a 0 2296
2003 1913 66 10 299 8 n/a n/a 0 2296
2004 2006 63 9 359 13 n/a n/a 0 2450
2005 2137 80 10 387 9 n/a n/a 0 2623
2006 2265 84 7 430 9 n/a n/a 0 2795
2007 1994 72 10 396 12 n/a n/a 0 2484
2008 1736 75 16 369 15 n/a n/a 0 2211
2009 1469 69 12 320 11 n/a n/a 0 1881
2010 1239 56 13 282 11 n/a n/a 0 1601
2011 1216 53 10 327 8 1 31 0 1646
2012 1260 55 8 368 11 0 37 0 1739
2013 1199 47 10 380 10 1 43 0 1690
2014 1228 43 12 406 10 1 47 0 1747
2015 1238 40 14 446 11 1 44 0 1794
2016 1286 47 27 484 5 1 49 0 1899
2017 1288 44 33 501 5 1 41 0 1913
2018 1293 56 26 534 9 0 43 0 1961
2019 1312 62 33 545 5 0 48 0 2005
2020 1240 73 28 572 6 1 55 0 1975
2021 1256 66 29 622 9 1 52 0 2035
2022 1267 76 32 714 6 1 55 0 2151
2023 1293 87 34 760 9 2 63 0 2248
2024 1268 80 37 806 7 2 58 0 2258

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 Magnolia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 884 61.0 14.4 n/a
1989 896 n/a n/a n/a
1990 908 57.0 15.9 n/a
1991 915 56.7 16.1 n/a
1992 903 58.2 15.5 9
1993 941 56.0 16.8 16.2
1994 993 59.9 16.6 13.5
1995 1167 75.6 15.4 14.7
1996 1167 75.6 15.4 14.7
1997 1317 89.3 14.7 14.4
1998 1428 102.8 13.9 11.7
1999 1603 106.9 15.0 14.4
2000 1702 114.4 14.9 12.3
2001 1910 119.7 16.0 14.7
2002 2296 150.1 15.3 19.5
2003 2296 150.1 15.3 19.5
2004 2450 151.8 16.1 19.8
2005 2623 162.7 16.1 22.4
2006 2795 172.6 16.2 25
2007 2484 156.1 15.9 24.1
2008 2211 150.5 14.7 25.1
2009 1881 136.4 13.8 24.1
2010 1601 125.7 12.7 23.7
2011 1646 123.1 13.3 25.4
2012 1739 111.0 15.6 23.9
2013 1690 115.3 14.6 24.8
2014 1747 121.9 14.3 23.8
2015 1794 119.0 15.0 21.6
2016 1899 126.0 15.0 19.3
2017 1913 126.3 15.1 21.5
2018 1961 121.5 16.1 24.9
2019 2005 121.5 16.5 27.9
2020 1975 120.2 16.4 27.1
2021 2035 122.1 16.6 27.6
2022 2151 129.3 16.6 31.2
2023 2248 132.0 17.0 30.7
2024 2258 132.5 17.0 31.8

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 Magnolia High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 884 61.0 14.4 n/a
1989 896 n/a n/a n/a
1990 908 57.0 15.9 n/a
1991 915 56.7 16.1 n/a
1992 903 58.2 15.5 9
1993 941 56.0 16.8 16.2
1994 993 59.9 16.6 13.5
1995 1167 75.6 15.4 14.7
1996 1167 75.6 15.4 14.7
1997 1317 89.3 14.7 14.4
1998 1428 102.8 13.9 11.7
1999 1603 106.9 15.0 14.4
2000 1702 114.4 14.9 12.3
2001 1910 119.7 16.0 14.7
2002 2296 150.1 15.3 19.5
2003 2296 150.1 15.3 19.5
2004 2450 151.8 16.1 19.8
2005 2623 162.7 16.1 22.4
2006 2795 172.6 16.2 25
2007 2484 156.1 15.9 24.1
2008 2211 150.5 14.7 25.1
2009 1881 136.4 13.8 24.1
2010 1601 125.7 12.7 23.7
2011 1646 123.1 13.3 25.4
2012 1739 111.0 15.6 23.9
2013 1690 115.3 14.6 24.8
2014 1747 121.9 14.3 23.8
2015 1794 119.0 15.0 21.6
2016 1899 126.0 15.0 19.3
2017 1913 126.3 15.1 21.5
2018 1961 121.5 16.1 24.9
2019 2005 121.5 16.5 27.9
2020 1975 120.2 16.4 27.1
2021 2035 122.1 16.6 27.6
2022 2151 129.3 16.6 31.2
2023 2248 132.0 17.0 30.7
2024 2258 132.5 17.0 31.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Magnolia High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $529 (6.0%) $8,294 (94.0%) $8,823
2020 $581 (6.2%) $8,761 (93.8%) $9,342
2021 $851 (8.8%) $8,820 (91.2%) $9,671

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Magnolia High School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 358th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 568th of 1961 High schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Magnolia High School)3534
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))5748
 9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Magnolia High School)8471
 13%
   End of Course Biology (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))7767
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Magnolia High School)6668
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))6161
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Magnolia High School)6766
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))6159
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Magnolia High School)8985
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Magnolia Independent School District (Isd))8281
 1%
   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 Students20052248
 12.1%
African American6287
 40.3%
American Indian59
 80%
Asian3334
 3%
Hispanic545760
 39.4%
Pacific Islander02
White13121293
 1.4%
Two or More Races4863
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.9%30.7%
 2.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Magnolia High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,258 students attended Magnolia High School.

Magnolia High School ranks 544th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Magnolia High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bear Branch Elementary
Elementary : Cedric C Smith
Elementary : Magnolia Parkway Elementary
Elementary : Tom R Ellisor Elementary
Middle : Bear Branch Intermediate
Middle : Bear Branch J H

Students at Magnolia High School are 56% White, 36% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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