Is Olton High School a good school?

Olton High School ranks 1104 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Olton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 175 students attended Olton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Olton High School?

Students at Olton High School are 79% Hispanic, 19% White, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Olton High School?

Olton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Hp Webb Elementary Middle : Olton J H

Olton High School

Summary:

Olton High School is a public high school in Olton, Texas, serving 175 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Olton Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 607 out of 968 school districts in Texas, Olton High School has a unique student population and academic profile.

Olton High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 95.8% to 100% over the past five years, which is above the state average. However, the school's academic performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is mixed, with stronger results in English I and II Reading but lower performance in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. Compared to nearby schools like Hale Center High School and Springlake-Earth High School, Olton High School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (79.43%) and a lower percentage of White (18.86%) and African American (1.71%) students.

Olton High School also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students (75.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. While the school's ability to maintain high graduation rates despite these challenges is commendable, the varying academic performance suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to ensure the success of all students at Olton High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

700 Ave G
Olton, TX 79064

(806) 285-2691

District: Olton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1104^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,261

Feeder schools for Olton High School:

Elementary:	Hp Webb Elementary
Middle:	Olton J H

Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Number of students: 175

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

79.4%

White:

18.9%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Olton High School ranks worse than 55.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.03. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Olton 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 (79.4%), White (18.9%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Olton High School is 9.3. (See more...)

Compare Olton High School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Olton High School is $14,261.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Olton High School 1104^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Olton High School in the ranking list.)

Olton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Olton Independent School District (Isd) 607^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Olton High School

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Rank History for all students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	49.38	912^th	1427	36.1%
2005	43.28	1000^th	1429	30.0%
2006	45.52	967^th	1430	32.4%
2007	56.40	792^nd	1497	47.1%
2008	41.74	1090^th	1510	27.8%
2009	50.72	966^th	1539	37.2%
2010	44.28	1156^th	1568	26.3%
2011	47.41	1154^th	1672	31.0%
2012	34.12	1214^th	1603	24.3%
2013	43.76	1049^th	1652	36.5%
2014	42.44	1125^th	1734	35.1%
2015	61.19	673^rd	1743	61.4%
2016	52.29	900^th	1762	48.9%
2017	28.17	1291^st	1777	27.3%
2018	34.49	1175^th	1797	34.6%
2019	42.60	1065^th	1857	42.6%
2021	40.09	1122^nd	1861	39.7%
2022	48.85	907^th	1876	51.7%
2023	38.43	1209^th	1961	38.3%
2024	43.03	1104^th	1987	44.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.68	535^th	1113	51.9%
2019	40.55	556^th	1136	51.1%
2021	65.70	232^nd	1195	80.6%
2022	61.02	282^nd	1278	77.9%
2023	45.26	569^th	1371	58.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.16	854^th	1347	36.6%
2019	43.29	681^st	1357	49.8%
2021	49.85	523^rd	1382	62.2%
2022	52.78	482^nd	1418	66.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.89	1410^th	1794	21.4%
2019	37.03	1193^rd	1818	34.4%
2021	40.30	1096^th	1848	40.7%
2022	41.17	1028^th	1847	44.3%
2023	40.03	1096^th	1897	42.2%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.32	99^th	131	24.4%
2019	51.66	52^nd	113	54.0%
2021	87.27	12^th	97	87.6%
2022	30.05	85^th	114	25.4%
2023	56.07	33^rd	93	64.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.87	1474^th	1781	17.2%
2019	35.57	1249^th	1798	30.5%
2021	34.08	1224^th	1815	32.6%
2022	52.20	826^th	1841	55.1%
2023	36.21	1222^nd	1891	35.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.37	190^th	1137	83.3%
2019	70.63	248^th	1145	78.3%
2021	72.93	268^th	1177	77.2%
2022	53.79	728^th	1172	37.9%
2023	71.86	257^th	1182	78.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.68	1318^th	1784	26.1%
2019	35.44	1196^th	1810	33.9%
2021	27.31	1383^rd	1829	24.4%
2022	44.62	830^th	1837	54.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.99	948^th	1803	47.4%
2019	47.30	893^rd	1824	51.0%
2021	43.24	989^th	1840	46.3%
2022	44.20	961^st	1853	48.1%
2023	37.75	1163^rd	1913	39.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.39	1314^th	1691	22.3%
2019	38.85	1064^th	1714	37.9%
2021	37.80	1083^rd	1743	37.9%
2022	46.80	821^st	1762	53.4%
2023	38.23	1112^th	1820	38.9%

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Rank History for White students at Olton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	56.88	575^th	1539	62.6%
2019	59.10	537^th	1526	64.8%
2021	46.40	824^th	1510	45.4%
2022	56.95	543^rd	1525	64.4%
2023	64.23	441^st	1576	72.0%

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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 Olton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	62	9	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	186
1990	56	7	0	118	0	n/a	n/a	181
1991	58	8	0	95	0	n/a	n/a	161
1992	63	7	0	122	0	n/a	n/a	192
1993	53	5	0	121	0	n/a	n/a	179
1994	54	4	0	130	0	n/a	n/a	188
1995	48	5	0	132	0	n/a	n/a	185
1996	48	5	0	132	0	n/a	n/a	185
1997	66	2	0	122	0	n/a	n/a	190
1998	64	2	0	146	0	n/a	n/a	212
1999	69	2	0	146	0	n/a	n/a	217
2000	71	2	1	142	1	n/a	n/a	217
2001	70	2	1	147	2	n/a	n/a	222
2002	81	4	0	145	0	n/a	n/a	230
2003	81	4	0	145	0	n/a	n/a	230
2004	72	3	0	122	0	n/a	n/a	197
2005	70	2	1	128	0	n/a	n/a	201
2006	50	6	0	129	2	n/a	n/a	187
2007	38	7	0	141	2	n/a	n/a	188
2008	45	6	0	145	2	n/a	n/a	198
2009	41	3	0	133	4	n/a	n/a	181
2010	46	0	0	131	0	n/a	n/a	177
2011	51	1	0	137	1	0	1	191
2012	49	3	1	153	1	0	1	208
2013	43	3	0	149	0	0	1	196
2014	45	2	0	127	0	0	1	175
2015	46	3	0	128	0	0	2	179
2016	43	2	0	126	0	0	2	173
2017	43	2	0	131	0	0	0	176
2018	45	3	0	147	0	0	0	195
2019	38	1	0	152	0	0	0	191
2020	41	2	0	138	0	0	0	181
2021	39	2	0	145	0	0	0	186
2022	34	2	0	131	0	0	0	167
2023	33	3	0	139	0	0	0	175

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 Olton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	186	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	181	18.0	10.0	n/a
1991	161	18.1	8.8	n/a
1992	192	17.0	11.2	56.3
1993	179	20.0	9.0	62
1994	188	19.5	9.6	56.9
1995	185	21.6	8.6	62.7
1996	185	21.6	8.6	62.7
1997	190	21.4	8.9	47.4
1998	212	20.9	10.1	53.8
1999	217	22.9	9.5	63.6
2000	217	23.0	9.4	59
2001	222	22.8	9.7	60.4
2002	230	21.0	11.0	53.9
2003	230	21.0	11.0	53.9
2004	197	21.7	9.1	49.7
2005	201	22.6	8.9	61.2
2006	187	23.1	8.1	59.4
2007	188	23.2	8.1	67
2008	198	21.6	9.2	52
2009	181	23.3	7.7	68
2010	177	23.5	7.5	63.8
2011	191	23.2	8.2	61.8
2012	208	22.1	9.3	58.7
2013	196	22.1	8.8	65.8
2014	175	21.8	7.9	60.6
2015	179	21.0	8.5	67
2016	173	22.0	7.8	57.2
2017	176	22.9	7.6	65.3
2018	195	21.6	9.0	64.1
2019	191	22.0	8.6	75.9
2020	181	20.8	8.7	62.4
2021	186	20.8	8.9	62.9
2022	167	19.3	8.6	58.1
2023	175	18.6	9.3	75.4

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 Olton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	186	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	181	18.0	10.0	n/a
1991	161	18.1	8.8	n/a
1992	192	17.0	11.2	56.3
1993	179	20.0	9.0	62
1994	188	19.5	9.6	56.9
1995	185	21.6	8.6	62.7
1996	185	21.6	8.6	62.7
1997	190	21.4	8.9	47.4
1998	212	20.9	10.1	53.8
1999	217	22.9	9.5	63.6
2000	217	23.0	9.4	59
2001	222	22.8	9.7	60.4
2002	230	21.0	11.0	53.9
2003	230	21.0	11.0	53.9
2004	197	21.7	9.1	49.7
2005	201	22.6	8.9	61.2
2006	187	23.1	8.1	59.4
2007	188	23.2	8.1	67
2008	198	21.6	9.2	52
2009	181	23.3	7.7	68
2010	177	23.5	7.5	63.8
2011	191	23.2	8.2	61.8
2012	208	22.1	9.3	58.7
2013	196	22.1	8.8	65.8
2014	175	21.8	7.9	60.6
2015	179	21.0	8.5	67
2016	173	22.0	7.8	57.2
2017	176	22.9	7.6	65.3
2018	195	21.6	9.0	64.1
2019	191	22.0	8.6	75.9
2020	181	20.8	8.7	62.4
2021	186	20.8	8.9	62.9
2022	167	19.3	8.6	58.1
2023	175	18.6	9.3	75.4

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 Olton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,094 (7.6%)	$13,330 (92.4%)	$14,424
2020	$988 (6.7%)	$13,804 (93.3%)	$14,792
2021	$805 (5.6%)	$13,455 (94.3%)	$14,261

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Olton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1065^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1209^th of 1961 High schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Olton High School)	28	32	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Olton Independent School District (Isd))	28	32	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Olton High School)	64	44	20%
End of Course Biology (Olton Independent School District (Isd))	64	44	20%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Olton High School)	46	55	9%
End of Course English I Reading (Olton Independent School District (Isd))	46	55	9%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Olton High School)	57	52	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Olton Independent School District (Isd))	57	52	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Olton High School)	59	65	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Olton Independent School District (Isd))	59	65	6%
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	191	175	8.4%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	152	139	8.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	38	33	13.2%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	75.4%	0.5%

Schools Near Olton 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 8th 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
Olton High School	Public	9-12	700 Ave G	Olton	79064	Lamb County	Olton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 285-2691	175	19	9.3	75.4%	33 (18.9%)	3 (1.7%)	139 (79.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43	1104^th of 1987 public high schools	44.4%		38.4	1209^th of 1961 public high schools	38.3%	105	22.2	46.8	64.1	70.6	54.9					$14,261	$805	$13,455
Springlake-Earth High School	Public	8-12	472 Fm 302	Earth	79031	Lamb County	Springlake-Earth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 257-3310	131	16	7.9	67.2%	32 (24.4%)	0 (0.0%)	98 (74.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41.7	1136^th of 1987 public high schools	42.8%		41.4	1142^nd of 1961 public high schools	41.8%	6	29.6	54.6	53.6	44.0	75.0	30.0	47.4	40.0	10.0	$17,968	$1,005	$16,963
Hale County J J A E P	Public	12	103 W Cleveland	Hale Center	79041	Hale County	Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 839-2451																			(n/a)
Hale Center High School	Public	9-12	411 Owl Dr	Hale Center	79041	Hale County	Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 839-2452	159	18	8.8	54.1%	35 (22.0%)	2 (1.3%)	114 (71.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.4%)	30.7	1393^rd of 1987 public high schools	29.9%		27.7	1434^th of 1961 public high schools	26.9%	41	32.7	44.9	50.0	52.8	40.0					$15,342	$2,330	$13,012

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