Pettus Secondary

Summary:

Pettus Secondary is a public high school serving grades 6-12 in the Pettus Independent School District in Pettus, Texas, with an enrollment of 221 students and a predominantly Hispanic student population.

Pettus Secondary stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 91.9% to 100% over the past five years, significantly outpacing nearby Karnes City High School (61.8%) and Runge High School (73.3%). The school also excels in several STAAR assessments, particularly in Algebra I, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History, where it outperforms the state and district averages. Additionally, Pettus Secondary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.4 to 10.3, providing more individualized attention for students compared to nearby schools.

While Pettus Secondary outperforms its local counterparts, it lags behind the larger A.C. Jones High School in Beeville in terms of test scores and statewide rankings. However, the school's focus on supporting its diverse student population, maintaining low dropout rates, and consistently high graduation rates are notable strengths. As Pettus Secondary continues to evolve, it may benefit from examining the practices and strategies of the higher-performing A.C. Jones High School to identify opportunities for further improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 500 N May
       Pettus, TX  78146-1149


(361) 375-2296

District: Pettus Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
514th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,609 Help


Feeder schools for Pettus Secondary:

Elementary:    Pettus Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  221

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.5%
White:
29.9%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.4% Help


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Compare Details Pettus Secondary ranks worse than 51% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.86. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pettus Secondary ranks better than 74.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.52. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Pettus Secondary freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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: Hispanic (66.5%), White (29.9%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pettus Secondary is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pettus Secondary is $17,609.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pettus Secondary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pettus Secondary 1204th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Pettus Secondary in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Pettus Secondary 514th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pettus Secondary in the ranking list.)

Pettus Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pettus Independent School District (Isd) 376th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pettus Secondary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.21 1036th 1573 34.1%
2005 38.76 1111th 1582 29.8%
2006 32.27 1196th 1585 24.5%
2007 41.16 1156th 1684 31.4%
2008 52.76 916th 1718 46.7%
2009 47.52 1089th 1763 38.2%
2010 51.26 1039th 1803 42.4%
2011 58.01 855th 1895 54.9%
2012 54.04 932nd 1951 52.2%
2013 40.71 1295th 1973 34.4%
2014 29.37 1534th 1987 22.8%
2015 36.81 1411th 2043 30.9%
2016 11.02 1869th 1987 5.9%
2017 15.32 1868th 2027 7.8%
2018 17.47 1872nd 2080 10.0%
2019 24.22 1777th 2193 19.0%
2021 35.09 1442nd 2252 36.0%
2022 37.94 1402nd 2254 37.8%
2023 32.40 1649th 2330 29.2%
2024 45.86 1204th 2361 49.0%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 83.57 86th 1712 95.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.85 1861st 2039 8.7%
2019 28.32 1679th 2073 19.0%
2021 39.07 1333rd 2172 38.6%
2022 43.51 1214th 2220 45.3%
2023 29.92 1711th 2251 24.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.57 1780th 2008 11.4%
2019 21.30 1773rd 2047 13.4%
2021 26.86 1649th 2151 23.3%
2022 32.18 1554th 2221 30.0%
2023 38.19 1410th 2241 37.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 1417th 2008 29.4%
2019 39.98 1205th 2058 41.4%
2021 62.30 510th 2118 75.9%
2022 39.74 1283rd 2182 41.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.60 1841st 2030 9.3%
2019 26.87 1633rd 2069 21.1%
2021 46.82 1072nd 2168 50.6%
2022 45.19 1139th 2228 48.9%
2023 25.95 1758th 2245 21.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.47 1841st 1895 2.8%
2019 14.55 1836th 1935 5.1%
2021 31.08 1481st 2043 27.5%
2022 41.97 1176th 2077 43.4%
2023 36.94 1387th 2116 34.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.43 1187th 1673 29.0%
2019 41.74 1012th 1684 39.9%
2021 46.62 891st 1700 47.6%
2022 33.97 1236th 1723 28.3%
2023 28.58 1392nd 1749 20.4%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pettus Secondary

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Rank History for all high school students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.61 816th 1427 42.8%
2005 62.28 577th 1429 59.6%
2006 61.35 633rd 1430 55.7%
2007 54.41 840th 1497 43.9%
2008 69.72 405th 1510 73.2%
2009 64.54 581st 1539 62.2%
2010 58.44 797th 1568 49.2%
2011 71.28 361st 1672 78.4%
2012 52.20 765th 1603 52.3%
2013 49.80 879th 1652 46.8%
2014 53.42 834th 1734 51.9%
2015 40.56 1179th 1743 32.4%
2016 30.68 1346th 1762 23.6%
2017 44.87 876th 1777 50.7%
2018 42.48 974th 1797 45.8%
2019 28.53 1375th 1857 26.0%
2021 59.24 658th 1861 64.6%
2022 43.60 1027th 1876 45.3%
2023 47.12 1006th 1961 48.7%
2024 66.52 514th 1987 74.1%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.15 1227th 1347 8.9%
2022 62.91 311th 1418 78.1%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.41 932nd 1794 48.0%
2019 29.75 1393rd 1818 23.4%
2021 50.59 796th 1848 56.9%
2022 41.69 1009th 1847 45.4%
2023 45.21 941st 1897 50.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.76 987th 1781 44.6%
2019 32.50 1307th 1798 27.3%
2021 59.15 662nd 1815 63.5%
2022 29.17 1334th 1841 27.5%
2023 33.26 1274th 1891 32.6%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.57 687th 1784 61.5%
2019 40.56 1017th 1810 43.8%
2021 62.44 445th 1829 75.7%
2022 39.95 972nd 1837 47.1%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.81 1090th 1803 39.5%
2019 22.91 1466th 1824 19.6%
2021 58.30 641st 1840 65.2%
2022 59.52 588th 1853 68.3%
2023 58.69 653rd 1913 65.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.56 915th 1691 45.9%
2019 31.38 1237th 1714 27.8%
2021 51.58 732nd 1743 58.0%
2022 35.32 1119th 1762 36.5%
2023 46.30 899th 1820 50.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Pettus Secondary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.26 1049th 1539 31.8%
2019 17.37 1343rd 1526 12.0%
2021 73.18 264th 1510 82.5%
2022 53.83 614th 1525 59.7%
2023 38.81 1002nd 1576 36.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Pettus Secondary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 93 1 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1990 82 1 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1991 101 0 0 86 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1992 115 0 1 86 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1993 120 0 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1994 123 0 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1995 148 1 1 105 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1996 148 1 1 105 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1997 154 0 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1998 147 0 0 96 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1999 140 1 0 106 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2000 148 1 0 90 0 n/a n/a 0 239
2001 152 2 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2002 131 2 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2003 131 2 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2004 128 1 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2005 116 2 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2006 92 4 0 98 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 102 3 0 112 1 n/a n/a 0 218
2008 104 2 0 136 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 79 5 0 132 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 81 6 0 137 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2011 89 5 0 129 1 0 6 0 230
2012 95 4 0 125 0 1 5 0 230
2013 94 9 1 141 0 0 2 0 247
2014 83 7 1 148 0 0 6 0 245
2015 84 5 1 140 2 0 4 0 236
2016 82 6 1 146 1 0 3 0 239
2017 79 5 1 142 2 0 1 0 230
2018 74 6 1 149 3 0 1 0 234
2019 69 3 0 155 2 0 3 0 232
2020 64 3 0 138 1 0 3 0 209
2021 54 1 0 133 1 0 1 0 190
2022 59 2 1 133 1 0 1 0 197
2023 66 6 0 147 1 0 1 0 221

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 Pettus Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 185 n/a n/a n/a
1990 167 17.0 9.8 n/a
1991 187 17.5 10.6 n/a
1992 202 18.8 10.7 47.5
1993 207 19.0 10.9 55.1
1994 220 17.4 12.6 45.9
1995 255 18.6 13.7 47.5
1996 255 18.6 13.7 47.5
1997 250 18.4 13.6 48.8
1998 243 18.4 13.2 45.3
1999 247 19.1 12.9 51
2000 239 19.9 12.0 54.8
2001 236 18.2 13.0 57.6
2002 225 21.4 10.5 63.6
2003 225 21.4 10.5 63.6
2004 217 18.5 11.7 64.5
2005 210 21.3 9.9 65.7
2006 194 19.1 10.2 63.9
2007 218 23.2 9.4 59.6
2008 243 23.9 10.2 60.1
2009 216 23.4 9.2 60.6
2010 224 19.7 11.3 61.6
2011 230 21.8 10.5 62.6
2012 230 22.2 10.3 60.9
2013 247 20.8 11.8 59.5
2014 245 20.6 11.8 60.4
2015 236 19.0 12.4 54.7
2016 239 22.0 10.8 64.9
2017 230 24.2 9.5 70.4
2018 234 24.7 9.4 76.1
2019 232 25.0 9.2 71.6
2020 209 26.0 8.0 59.3
2021 190 22.6 8.4 63.7
2022 197 19.6 10.0 64
2023 221 21.3 10.3 67.4

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 Pettus Secondary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 185 n/a n/a n/a
1990 167 17.0 9.8 n/a
1991 187 17.5 10.6 n/a
1992 202 18.8 10.7 47.5
1993 207 19.0 10.9 55.1
1994 220 17.4 12.6 45.9
1995 255 18.6 13.7 47.5
1996 255 18.6 13.7 47.5
1997 250 18.4 13.6 48.8
1998 243 18.4 13.2 45.3
1999 247 19.1 12.9 51
2000 239 19.9 12.0 54.8
2001 236 18.2 13.0 57.6
2002 225 21.4 10.5 63.6
2003 225 21.4 10.5 63.6
2004 217 18.5 11.7 64.5
2005 210 21.3 9.9 65.7
2006 194 19.1 10.2 63.9
2007 218 23.2 9.4 59.6
2008 243 23.9 10.2 60.1
2009 216 23.4 9.2 60.6
2010 224 19.7 11.3 61.6
2011 230 21.8 10.5 62.6
2012 230 22.2 10.3 60.9
2013 247 20.8 11.8 59.5
2014 245 20.6 11.8 60.4
2015 236 19.0 12.4 54.7
2016 239 22.0 10.8 64.9
2017 230 24.2 9.5 70.4
2018 234 24.7 9.4 76.1
2019 232 25.0 9.2 71.6
2020 209 26.0 8.0 59.3
2021 190 22.6 8.4 63.7
2022 197 19.6 10.0 64
2023 221 21.3 10.3 67.4

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pettus Secondary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $867 (5.3%) $15,527 (94.7%) $16,393
2021 $2,590 (14.7%) $15,020 (85.3%) $17,609

Data source: Texas Department of Education
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1777th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1649th of 2330 Middle schools
 10.3%
Ranks 1375th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1006th of 1961 High schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Pettus Secondary)1023
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))1023
 13%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Secondary)206
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))206
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Pettus Secondary)4451
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Secondary)2826
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))2826
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Pettus Secondary)5361
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))5361
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Secondary)2859
 31%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))2859
 31%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Pettus Secondary)1814
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))1814
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Pettus Secondary)1514
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))1514
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Pettus Secondary)6860
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))6860
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Pettus Secondary)3159
 28%
   End of Course Biology (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))3159
 28%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pettus Secondary)3654
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))3654
 18%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pettus Secondary)3341
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))3341
 8%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pettus Secondary)5865
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Pettus Independent School District (Isd))5865
 7%
   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 Students232221
 4.7%
African American36
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic155147
 5.2%
Pacific Islander00
White6966
 4.3%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.6%67.4%
 4.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 221 students attended Pettus Secondary.

Students at Pettus Secondary are 67% Hispanic, 30% White, 3% African American.

Pettus Secondary is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pettus Elementary

Pettus Secondary ranks 514th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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