Is Panhandle High School a good school?

Panhandle High School ranks 275 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Panhandle High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Panhandle High School.

What is the racial makeup of Panhandle High School?

Students at Panhandle High School are 80% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Panhandle High School?

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

Panhandle High School

Summary:

Panhandle High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Panhandle, Texas, with a student population of 189. The school is part of the Panhandle Independent School District, which is ranked 58 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Panhandle High School consistently outperforms the state averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates as high as 82% in English II Reading, compared to the state average of 59.82%. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 97.8% to 100%, and a 0% dropout rate, significantly better than the nearby Highland Park High School and White Deer High School. Additionally, Panhandle High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.1 to 9.0, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students.

While Panhandle High School's overall performance is strong, the school may need to address the needs of specific student subgroups, such as gifted and talented students and low socioeconomic status students, whose performance is relatively lower compared to other subgroups. The school's racial diversity has also shifted in recent years, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in Hispanic students, reflecting the changing demographics of the local community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

106 W 11th St
Panhandle, TX 79068-1030

(806) 537-3897

District: Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,761

Feeder schools for Panhandle High School:

Elementary:	Panhandle Elementary
Middle:	Panhandle J H

Student/teacher ratio: 8.7

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Hispanic:

13.8%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 25.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Panhandle High School ranks better than 86.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Panhandle 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 (80.4%), Hispanic (13.8%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Panhandle High School is 8.7. (See more...)

Compare Panhandle High School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Panhandle High School is $15,761.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Panhandle High School 275^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Panhandle High School in the ranking list.)

Panhandle Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Panhandle Independent School District (Isd) 58^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Panhandle High School

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Rank History for all students at Panhandle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	73.20	278^th	1427	80.5%
2005	78.38	170^th	1429	88.1%
2006	76.97	206^th	1430	85.6%
2007	70.87	388^th	1497	74.1%
2008	81.76	115^th	1510	92.4%
2009	71.44	336^th	1539	78.2%
2010	62.91	644^th	1568	58.9%
2011	62.90	686^th	1672	59.0%
2012	60.02	548^th	1603	65.8%
2013	67.40	427^th	1652	74.2%
2014	58.99	681^st	1734	60.7%
2015	76.20	211^th	1743	87.9%
2016	73.80	271^st	1762	84.6%
2017	74.66	266^th	1777	85.0%
2018	76.73	233^rd	1797	87.0%
2019	78.28	220^th	1857	88.2%
2021	80.58	199^th	1861	89.3%
2022	76.10	267^th	1876	85.8%
2023	73.41	340^th	1961	82.7%
2024	76.88	275^th	1987	86.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Panhandle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	92.10	59^th	1347	95.6%
2019	89.76	61^st	1357	95.5%
2021	86.45	86^th	1382	93.8%
2022	35.00	918^th	1418	35.3%
2023	64.79	312^th	1478	78.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.37	396^th	1794	77.9%
2019	72.85	255^th	1818	86.0%
2021	80.40	146^th	1848	92.1%
2022	58.41	517^th	1847	72.0%
2023	50.19	790^th	1897	58.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Panhandle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	70.35	363^rd	1781	79.6%
2019	73.17	325^th	1798	81.9%
2021	83.79	121^st	1815	93.3%
2022	78.48	201^st	1841	89.1%
2023	76.22	262^nd	1891	86.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Panhandle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	51.86	732^nd	1137	35.6%
2019	40.44	896^th	1145	21.7%
2021	55.94	710^th	1177	39.7%
2022	50.88	774^th	1172	34.0%
2023	58.49	674^th	1182	43.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Panhandle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	49.82	678^th	1784	62.0%
2019	71.47	276^th	1810	84.8%
2021	66.62	355^th	1829	80.6%
2022	54.70	555^th	1837	69.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Panhandle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.22	220^th	1803	87.8%
2019	80.08	205^th	1824	88.8%
2021	75.17	291^st	1840	84.2%
2022	68.60	391^st	1853	78.9%
2023	67.70	453^rd	1913	76.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Panhandle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	60.36	491^st	1691	71.0%
2019	83.89	140^th	1714	91.8%
2022	74.75	236^th	1762	86.6%
2023	62.71	494^th	1820	72.9%

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Rank History for White students at Panhandle High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	67.64	361^st	1539	76.5%
2019	65.73	408^th	1526	73.3%
2021	65.76	404^th	1510	73.2%
2022	60.49	485^th	1525	68.2%
2023	57.15	608^th	1576	61.4%

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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 Panhandle High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	166	1	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	174
1990	170	1	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	184
1991	177	2	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	191
1992	195	2	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	212
1993	214	1	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	235
1994	214	1	0	14	0	n/a	n/a	229
1995	206	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	220
1996	206	0	1	13	0	n/a	n/a	220
1997	202	0	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	214
1998	197	0	3	18	0	n/a	n/a	218
1999	180	0	1	22	1	n/a	n/a	204
2000	171	0	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	189
2001	170	1	1	20	1	n/a	n/a	193
2002	180	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	200
2003	180	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	200
2004	192	0	0	28	0	n/a	n/a	220
2005	194	1	2	29	1	n/a	n/a	227
2006	198	1	0	21	1	n/a	n/a	221
2007	211	1	0	23	2	n/a	n/a	237
2008	215	2	1	20	3	n/a	n/a	241
2009	196	0	1	18	0	n/a	n/a	215
2010	176	2	1	19	1	n/a	n/a	199
2011	189	2	1	18	1	0	3	214
2012	170	2	0	21	1	0	3	197
2013	173	4	0	22	1	0	4	204
2014	172	5	0	24	2	1	5	209
2015	156	5	0	22	2	1	3	189
2016	163	7	0	18	4	1	3	196
2017	179	3	0	18	4	1	2	207
2018	187	4	0	20	2	0	4	217
2019	184	4	0	23	3	0	3	217
2020	193	2	0	13	1	0	3	212
2021	174	2	1	11	2	0	2	192
2022	148	1	0	24	2	0	8	183
2023	152	1	1	26	2	0	7	189

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 Panhandle High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	174	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	184	21.0	8.7	n/a
1991	191	32.0	5.9	n/a
1992	212	19.5	10.8	5.7
1993	235	19.0	12.4	13.2
1994	229	19.4	11.8	10.5
1995	220	20.2	10.9	4.5
1996	220	20.2	10.9	4.5
1997	214	20.4	10.5	4.7
1998	218	17.7	12.3	2.8
1999	204	21.5	9.5	6.9
2000	189	20.8	9.1	11.1
2001	193	21.2	9.1	12.4
2002	200	21.4	9.3	19
2003	200	21.4	9.3	19
2004	220	21.9	10.0	19.5
2005	227	20.9	10.9	19.4
2006	221	22.7	9.7	16.3
2007	237	23.2	10.2	16.9
2008	241	23.5	10.3	13.3
2009	215	22.4	9.6	10.2
2010	199	24.7	8.0	20.1
2011	214	26.7	8.0	16.8
2012	197	25.8	7.6	17.8
2013	204	23.6	8.6	20.6
2014	209	23.4	8.8	21.1
2015	189	25.0	7.5	19.6
2016	196	24.0	8.1	20.9
2017	207	22.0	9.3	15.5
2018	217	21.6	10.0	18
2019	217	21.8	9.9	18.9
2020	212	20.7	10.2	17
2021	192	21.2	9.0	17.7
2022	183	22.5	8.1	24
2023	189	21.5	8.7	25.9

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 Panhandle High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	174	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	184	21.0	8.7	n/a
1991	191	32.0	5.9	n/a
1992	212	19.5	10.8	5.7
1993	235	19.0	12.4	13.2
1994	229	19.4	11.8	10.5
1995	220	20.2	10.9	4.5
1996	220	20.2	10.9	4.5
1997	214	20.4	10.5	4.7
1998	218	17.7	12.3	2.8
1999	204	21.5	9.5	6.9
2000	189	20.8	9.1	11.1
2001	193	21.2	9.1	12.4
2002	200	21.4	9.3	19
2003	200	21.4	9.3	19
2004	220	21.9	10.0	19.5
2005	227	20.9	10.9	19.4
2006	221	22.7	9.7	16.3
2007	237	23.2	10.2	16.9
2008	241	23.5	10.3	13.3
2009	215	22.4	9.6	10.2
2010	199	24.7	8.0	20.1
2011	214	26.7	8.0	16.8
2012	197	25.8	7.6	17.8
2013	204	23.6	8.6	20.6
2014	209	23.4	8.8	21.1
2015	189	25.0	7.5	19.6
2016	196	24.0	8.1	20.9
2017	207	22.0	9.3	15.5
2018	217	21.6	10.0	18
2019	217	21.8	9.9	18.9
2020	212	20.7	10.2	17
2021	192	21.2	9.0	17.7
2022	183	22.5	8.1	24
2023	189	21.5	8.7	25.9

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 Panhandle High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$561 (4.0%)	$13,576 (96.0%)	$14,137
2020	$648 (4.6%)	$13,585 (95.4%)	$14,233
2021	$683 (4.3%)	$15,078 (95.7%)	$15,761

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Panhandle High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 220^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 340^th of 1961 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Panhandle High School)	78	81	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	85	83	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Panhandle High School)	94	70	24%
End of Course Biology (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	94	70	24%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Panhandle High School)	72	73	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	72	73	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Panhandle High School)	78	71	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	78	71	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Panhandle High School)	74	77	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Panhandle Independent School District (Isd))	74	77	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	217	189	12.9%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	23	26	13%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	184	152	17.4%
Two or More Races	3	7	133.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.9%	25.9%	7%

Schools Near Panhandle 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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th 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
Panhandle High School	Public	9-12	106 W 11th St	Panhandle	79068	Carson County	Panhandle Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 537-3897	189	22	8.7	25.9%	152 (80.4%)	1 (0.5%)	26 (13.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	76.9	275^th of 1987 public high schools	86.2%		73.4	340^th of 1961 public high schools	82.7%	65	77.6	74.1	67.9	82.0	78.3									$15,761	$683	$15,078
White Deer High School	Public	6-12	604 S Doucette	White Deer	79097	Carson County	White Deer Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 883-2311	151	15	9.9	51.0%	125 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (15.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	73.9	331^st of 1987 public high schools	83.3%		78.5	238^th of 1961 public high schools	87.9%	93	70.4	79.5	76.2	72.2	64.7	76.9	59.3	46.7	53.9	40.7	22.7	31.0	17.2	$11,876	$1,272	$10,604
Highland Park High School	Public	9-12	15300 Amarillo Blvd E	Amarillo	79108	Potter County	Highland Park Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 335-2823	228	22	10.3	35.1%	105 (46.1%)	6 (2.6%)	91 (39.9%)	20 (8.8%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	66.1	528^th of 1987 public high schools	73.4%		70.7	413^th of 1961 public high schools	78.9%	115	27.8	72.0	69.8	65.0	85.3									$14,077	$960	$13,117

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