Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

Summary:

Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Pharr, Texas, part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (PSJA ISD). Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, it faces significant challenges, including low statewide rankings, poor performance on standardized tests, high dropout rates, and low graduation rates.

Compared to nearby schools in the PSJA ISD, such as Psja Southwest Early College High School, Psja Memorial Early College High School, and Psja Early College High School, Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School consistently performs worse on standardized tests, has higher dropout rates, and lower graduation rates. This suggests that the school may require targeted interventions and additional resources to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for its 100% Hispanic student population, all of whom are economically disadvantaged.

With only 47 students, Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is the smallest high school in the PSJA ISD, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces in terms of resources, staffing, and providing a comprehensive educational experience. The school's high per-student spending of $28,648 in 2020-2021 indicates that additional resources are being allocated, but with limited impact on student performance, highlighting the need for a more comprehensive and coordinated approach to addressing the unique needs of this school and its student population.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 1200 E Polk
       Pharr, TX  78577


(956) 354-2510

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $28,648 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.7 Help
Number of students:  47

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2010 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0. (See more...)
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Compare Details Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor 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 Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (100%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is 5.7, which is the 2nd best among 6 high schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School employs 8.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School is $28,648, which is the 2nd highest among 6 high schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 0.00 1798th 1803 0.3%
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Rank History for Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.32 1401st 1427 1.8%
2005 11.43 1331st 1429 6.9%
2006 4.88 1374th 1430 3.9%
2007 3.38 1445th 1497 3.5%
2008 19.98 1349th 1510 10.7%
2009 8.33 1468th 1539 4.6%
2010 13.56 1463rd 1568 6.7%
2011 2.80 1636th 1672 2.2%
2012 4.22 1543rd 1603 3.7%
2013 1.15 1635th 1652 1.0%
2014 1.72 1698th 1734 2.1%
2015 2.47 1681st 1743 3.6%
2016 4.08 1670th 1762 5.2%
2017 10.28 1580th 1777 11.1%
2018 6.78 1660th 1797 7.6%
2019 11.80 1642nd 1857 11.6%
2021 70.42 408th 1861 78.1%
2022 11.68 1677th 1876 10.6%
2023 0.56 1961st 1961 0.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.67 905th 1113 18.7%
2019 21.56 978th 1136 13.9%
2022 28.86 884th 1278 30.8%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.46 1677th 1794 6.5%
2019 14.81 1641st 1818 9.7%
2021 78.63 172nd 1848 90.7%
2022 15.15 1637th 1847 11.4%
2023 1.06 1893rd 1897 0.2%
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Rank History for high school Migrant students at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.45 123rd 131 6.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.56 1706th 1781 4.2%
2019 9.95 1645th 1798 8.5%
2021 66.37 489th 1815 73.1%
2022 11.00 1648th 1841 10.5%
2023 0.61 1885th 1891 0.3%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.08 1591st 1784 10.8%
2019 20.81 1597th 1810 11.8%
2021 89.82 62nd 1829 96.6%
2022 23.49 1501st 1837 18.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.76 1576th 1691 6.8%
2019 13.10 1553rd 1714 9.4%
2021 75.05 243rd 1743 86.1%
2022 13.62 1565th 1762 11.2%
2023 0.85 1819th 1820 0.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a -15 31
1992 0 0 2 69 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1993 2 0 0 94 0 n/a n/a 0 96
1994 0 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 80
1995 1 0 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1996 1 0 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1997 0 0 0 72 1 n/a n/a 0 73
1998 0 0 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 71
1999 1 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2000 0 0 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2001 0 0 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 70
2002 1 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2003 1 0 0 88 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2004 3 0 0 112 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2005 1 0 0 108 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2006 2 0 0 123 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2007 0 0 0 141 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2008 1 0 0 159 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2009 1 0 0 148 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 0 0 0 150 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2011 0 0 0 152 0 0 0 0 152
2012 4 0 0 166 0 0 0 0 170
2013 0 0 0 172 0 0 0 0 172
2014 0 0 0 127 0 0 0 0 127
2015 0 0 0 117 0 0 0 0 117
2016 3 0 0 138 0 0 0 0 141
2017 1 0 0 99 0 0 0 0 100
2018 1 0 0 105 0 0 0 0 106
2019 0 0 0 96 0 0 0 0 96
2020 1 0 0 86 0 0 0 0 87
2021 0 0 0 72 0 0 0 0 72
2022 0 1 0 60 0 0 0 0 61
2023 0 0 0 47 0 0 0 0 47

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 Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 31 1.7 18.2 n/a
1992 71 5.0 14.2 94.4
1993 96 5.0 19.2 91.7
1994 80 5.0 16.0 32.5
1995 76 6.0 12.7 76.3
1996 76 6.0 12.7 76.3
1997 73 5.0 14.6 89
1998 71 6.0 11.8 76.1
1999 85 5.3 16.0 82.4
2000 76 5.9 12.9 73.7
2001 70 5.9 11.9 68.6
2002 89 5.7 15.6 78.7
2003 89 5.7 15.6 78.7
2004 115 6.2 18.5 66.1
2005 109 6.2 17.6 62.4
2006 125 7.3 17.1 49.6
2007 141 11.3 12.5 44.7
2008 160 8.4 19.0 30.6
2009 149 10.8 13.7 16.1
2010 150 11.4 13.0 7.3
2011 152 11.4 13.2 2
2012 170 13.3 12.7 0
2013 172 14.0 12.2 97.1
2014 127 11.8 10.6 97.6
2015 117 14.0 8.3 97.4
2016 141 14.0 10.0 97.9
2017 100 10.2 9.7 97
2018 106 10.4 10.1 99.1
2019 96 12.3 7.7 100
2020 87 11.0 7.8 100
2021 72 10.3 6.9 100
2022 61 6.9 8.8 100
2023 47 8.1 5.7 100

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 Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 31 1.7 18.2 n/a
1992 71 5.0 14.2 94.4
1993 96 5.0 19.2 91.7
1994 80 5.0 16.0 32.5
1995 76 6.0 12.7 76.3
1996 76 6.0 12.7 76.3
1997 73 5.0 14.6 89
1998 71 6.0 11.8 76.1
1999 85 5.3 16.0 82.4
2000 76 5.9 12.9 73.7
2001 70 5.9 11.9 68.6
2002 89 5.7 15.6 78.7
2003 89 5.7 15.6 78.7
2004 115 6.2 18.5 66.1
2005 109 6.2 17.6 62.4
2006 125 7.3 17.1 49.6
2007 141 11.3 12.5 44.7
2008 160 8.4 19.0 30.6
2009 149 10.8 13.7 16.1
2010 150 11.4 13.0 7.3
2011 152 11.4 13.2 2
2012 170 13.3 12.7 0
2013 172 14.0 12.2 97.1
2014 127 11.8 10.6 97.6
2015 117 14.0 8.3 97.4
2016 141 14.0 10.0 97.9
2017 100 10.2 9.7 97
2018 106 10.4 10.1 99.1
2019 96 12.3 7.7 100
2020 87 11.0 7.8 100
2021 72 10.3 6.9 100
2022 61 6.9 8.8 100
2023 47 8.1 5.7 100

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 Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,341 (6.5%) $19,136 (93.5%) $20,477
2020 $1,471 (6.3%) $21,914 (93.7%) $23,385
2021 $4,891 (17.1%) $23,757 (82.9%) $28,648

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1642nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1961st of 1961 High schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School)1314
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))7754
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6246
 16%
End of Course Biology (Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School)00
   End of Course Biology (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4844
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School)128
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4244
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4948
 1%
End of Course English II Reading (Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School)014
 14%
   End of Course English II Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4352
 9%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5157
 6%
End of Course U.S. History (Psja Sonia M Sotomayor High School)7817
 61%
   End of Course U.S. History (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6464
   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 Students9647
 51%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic9647
 51%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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