Is Olney High School a good school?

Olney High School ranks 546 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Olney High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 207 students attended Olney High School.

What is the racial makeup of Olney High School?

Students at Olney High School are 53% White, 40% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Olney High School?

Olney High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Olney Elementary Middle : Olney J H

Olney High School

Summary:

Olney High School is a public high school in Olney, Texas, serving 207 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Olney Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 162 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Olney High School stands out for its diverse student population, with 53.14% White, 39.61% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other races. The school consistently performs well on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in several subjects, including Algebra I, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History. Olney High School also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.4% to 94.7% over the past five years, which are above the state average. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program is particularly strong, ranking 43 out of 1,182 Texas high schools in this category for the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to the nearby Archer City High School, Olney High School has a more diverse student population, higher graduation rates, and stronger performance on STAAR EOC exams in several subjects. However, the school's performance in serving its Special Education students has been inconsistent, with a high ranking in 2021-2022 followed by a significant drop in 2022-2023, which may require further investigation and improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

704 W Grove
Olney, TX 76374-1362

(940) 564-5637

District: Olney Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,428

Feeder schools for Olney High School:

Elementary:	Olney Elementary
Middle:	Olney J H

Student/teacher ratio: 7.8

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.1%

Hispanic:

39.6%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Olney High School ranks better than 72.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Olney 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 (53.1%), Hispanic (39.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olney High School is 7.8. (See more...)

Compare Olney High School employs 26.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olney High School is $17,428.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Olney High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Olney High School 546^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Olney High School in the ranking list.)

Olney Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Olney Independent School District (Isd) 162^nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Olney High School

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Rank History for all students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	83.67	44^th	1427	96.9%
2005	77.98	178^th	1429	87.5%
2006	73.48	295^th	1430	79.4%
2007	74.04	288^th	1497	80.8%
2008	66.89	486^th	1510	67.8%
2009	65.61	546^th	1539	64.5%
2010	63.93	605^th	1568	61.4%
2011	53.97	986^th	1672	41.0%
2012	58.99	576^th	1603	64.1%
2013	49.53	891^st	1652	46.1%
2014	60.17	640^th	1734	63.1%
2015	67.76	463^rd	1743	73.4%
2016	63.90	565^th	1762	67.9%
2017	55.96	619^th	1777	65.2%
2018	49.21	813^th	1797	54.8%
2019	69.04	401^st	1857	78.4%
2021	73.71	337^th	1861	81.9%
2022	65.48	481^st	1876	74.4%
2023	72.13	376^th	1961	80.8%
2024	65.40	546^th	1987	72.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.20	182^nd	1278	85.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.94	832^nd	1347	38.2%
2019	59.27	356^th	1357	73.8%
2021	34.65	906^th	1382	34.4%
2022	83.13	102^nd	1418	92.8%
2023	37.74	869^th	1478	41.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.79	893^rd	1794	50.2%
2019	66.42	383^rd	1818	78.9%
2021	75.77	216^th	1848	88.3%
2022	69.02	314^th	1847	83.0%
2023	73.51	264^th	1897	86.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.87	882^nd	1781	50.5%
2019	64.02	540^th	1798	70.0%
2021	71.86	367^th	1815	79.8%
2022	58.17	651^st	1841	64.6%
2023	67.78	466^th	1891	75.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	74.65	103^rd	1177	91.2%
2023	72.87	43^rd	1182	96.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.56	1678^th	1784	5.9%
2019	36.65	1150^th	1810	36.5%
2021	57.35	557^th	1829	69.5%
2022	52.30	623^rd	1837	66.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	48.22	842^nd	1803	53.3%
2019	69.72	362^nd	1824	80.2%
2021	72.22	342^nd	1840	81.4%
2022	67.31	417^th	1853	77.5%
2023	73.71	325^th	1913	83.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.76	912^th	1691	46.1%
2019	70.03	334^th	1714	80.5%
2021	76.03	226^th	1743	87.0%
2022	61.04	482^nd	1762	72.6%
2023	74.26	265^th	1820	85.4%

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Rank History for White students at Olney High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.21	869^th	1539	43.5%
2019	63.71	455^th	1526	70.2%
2021	58.98	527^th	1510	65.1%
2022	55.80	567^th	1525	62.8%
2023	65.62	418^th	1576	73.5%

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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 Olney High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	158	5	0	19	1	n/a	n/a	183
1990	162	8	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	195
1991	150	6	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	173
1992	174	6	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	199
1993	164	6	1	27	1	n/a	n/a	199
1994	175	5	3	36	1	n/a	n/a	220
1995	167	4	2	43	0	n/a	n/a	216
1996	167	4	2	43	0	n/a	n/a	216
1997	186	5	0	48	1	n/a	n/a	240
1998	184	7	0	43	1	n/a	n/a	235
1999	191	6	0	44	1	n/a	n/a	242
2000	208	5	1	39	0	n/a	n/a	253
2001	211	7	1	36	0	n/a	n/a	255
2002	189	11	1	31	0	n/a	n/a	232
2003	189	11	1	31	0	n/a	n/a	232
2004	186	12	0	32	0	n/a	n/a	230
2005	180	10	1	30	1	n/a	n/a	222
2006	188	7	4	32	0	n/a	n/a	231
2007	200	3	2	32	0	n/a	n/a	237
2008	166	1	4	35	1	n/a	n/a	207
2009	159	4	1	40	1	n/a	n/a	205
2010	145	3	3	42	1	n/a	n/a	194
2011	128	3	2	51	3	0	4	191
2012	124	2	1	60	3	1	6	197
2013	125	4	1	63	1	0	5	199
2014	127	6	0	72	3	0	4	212
2015	112	6	0	70	1	0	7	196
2016	108	5	1	68	2	0	6	190
2017	110	6	0	74	1	1	2	194
2018	90	5	0	77	1	0	3	176
2019	85	2	1	86	0	0	4	178
2020	81	3	0	71	2	0	4	161
2021	108	5	0	80	3	0	4	200
2022	107	4	1	82	4	0	4	202
2023	110	4	2	82	4	0	5	207

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 Olney High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	183	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	195	19.0	10.2	n/a
1991	173	19.0	9.1	n/a
1992	199	19.1	10.4	20.6
1993	199	19.0	10.5	18.6
1994	220	20.1	10.9	15
1995	216	22.6	9.6	19.9
1996	216	22.6	9.6	19.9
1997	240	23.0	10.4	20.8
1998	235	25.3	9.3	19.6
1999	242	23.6	10.3	25.6
2000	253	25.6	9.9	20.2
2001	255	26.4	9.7	19.6
2002	232	24.0	9.7	21.6
2003	232	24.0	9.7	21.6
2004	230	25.0	9.2	27.8
2005	222	25.4	8.7	27.5
2006	231	23.7	9.7	25.1
2007	237	23.9	9.9	31.6
2008	207	23.7	8.7	31.9
2009	205	24.2	8.5	36.1
2010	194	23.9	8.1	43.3
2011	191	24.6	7.7	43.5
2012	197	24.0	8.1	43.7
2013	199	24.4	8.1	47.7
2014	212	23.5	9.0	45.3
2015	196	23.0	8.5	42.9
2016	190	24.0	7.9	40
2017	194	23.4	8.2	52.6
2018	176	27.9	6.3	59.7
2019	178	26.1	6.8	62.9
2020	161	24.9	6.4	65.8
2021	200	25.2	7.9	55.5
2022	202	26.2	7.6	64.9
2023	207	26.4	7.8	67.6

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 Olney High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	183	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	195	19.0	10.2	n/a
1991	173	19.0	9.1	n/a
1992	199	19.1	10.4	20.6
1993	199	19.0	10.5	18.6
1994	220	20.1	10.9	15
1995	216	22.6	9.6	19.9
1996	216	22.6	9.6	19.9
1997	240	23.0	10.4	20.8
1998	235	25.3	9.3	19.6
1999	242	23.6	10.3	25.6
2000	253	25.6	9.9	20.2
2001	255	26.4	9.7	19.6
2002	232	24.0	9.7	21.6
2003	232	24.0	9.7	21.6
2004	230	25.0	9.2	27.8
2005	222	25.4	8.7	27.5
2006	231	23.7	9.7	25.1
2007	237	23.9	9.9	31.6
2008	207	23.7	8.7	31.9
2009	205	24.2	8.5	36.1
2010	194	23.9	8.1	43.3
2011	191	24.6	7.7	43.5
2012	197	24.0	8.1	43.7
2013	199	24.4	8.1	47.7
2014	212	23.5	9.0	45.3
2015	196	23.0	8.5	42.9
2016	190	24.0	7.9	40
2017	194	23.4	8.2	52.6
2018	176	27.9	6.3	59.7
2019	178	26.1	6.8	62.9
2020	161	24.9	6.4	65.8
2021	200	25.2	7.9	55.5
2022	202	26.2	7.6	64.9
2023	207	26.4	7.8	67.6

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 Olney High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,528 (8.3%)	$16,778 (91.7%)	$18,305
2020	$1,343 (7.0%)	$17,866 (93.0%)	$19,209
2021	$1,953 (11.2%)	$15,475 (88.8%)	$17,428

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olney High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 401^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 376^th of 1961 High schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Olney High School)	77	66	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Olney Independent School District (Isd))	77	66	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Olney High School)	82	54	28%
End of Course Biology (Olney Independent School District (Isd))	82	54	28%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Olney High School)	73	78	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Olney Independent School District (Isd))	73	78	5%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Olney High School)	70	77	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Olney Independent School District (Isd))	70	77	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Olney High School)	61	89	28%
End of Course U.S. History (Olney Independent School District (Isd))	61	89	28%
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	178	207	16.3%
African American	2	4	100%
American Indian	0	4
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	86	82	4.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	85	110	29.4%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.9%	67.6%	4.7%

Schools Near Olney 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 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th 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
Olney High School	Public	9-12	704 W Grove	Olney	76374	Young County	Olney Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 564-5637	207	26	7.8	67.6%	110 (53.1%)	4 (1.9%)	82 (39.6%)	2 (1.0%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	65.4	546^th of 1987 public high schools	72.5%		72.1	376^th of 1961 public high schools	80.8%	170	58.0	54.9	60.7	84.3	80.5							$17,428	$1,953	$15,475
Archer City High School	Public	7-12	600 S Ash St	Archer City	76351	Archer County	Archer City Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 574-4713	206	27	7.5	47.6%	165 (80.1%)	1 (0.5%)	27 (13.1%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.4%)	61.2	659^th of 1987 public high schools	66.8%		65.9	538^th of 1961 public high schools	72.6%	121	40.0	71.4	62.9	74.4	69.2	77.1	87.5	57.1	43.8	59.4	34.4	$15,772	$665	$15,107

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