Is Port Aransas High School a good school?

Yes! Port Aransas High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 76 th of 1987 Texas high schools.

How many students attend Port Aransas High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 204 students attended Port Aransas High School.

What is the racial makeup of Port Aransas High School?

Students at Port Aransas High School are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Port Aransas High School?

Port Aransas High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Olsen Elementary Middle : Brundrett Middle

Port Aransas High School

Summary:

Port Aransas High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the coastal town of Port Aransas, Texas, with a student population of just 204. Despite its modest size, this school stands out as an exceptional educational institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in the state and maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Port Aransas High School's academic performance is truly exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average on STAAR End-of-Course exams across all subjects. The school has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past four years, significantly higher than the state average, and boasts an impressively low 0% dropout rate. The school's small size, with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, likely contributes to its ability to provide personalized attention and support, fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment. Compared to nearby high schools, such as Flour Bluff High School, Gregory-Portland High School, and Rockport-Fulton High School, Port Aransas High School consistently outperforms its peers on academic metrics, including STAAR EOC proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

The school's student population is predominantly White (75.98%), with a significant Hispanic population (16.67%) and a small percentage of students from other racial backgrounds. Notably, Port Aransas High School serves a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with only 19.12% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the higher percentages seen in nearby schools. This small, close-knit community and the school's commitment to academic excellence have contributed to its consistent high performance, making it a standout choice for families in the Port Aransas area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

100 S Station St
Port Aransas, TX 78373-5223

(361) 749-1206

District: Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,860

Feeder schools for Port Aransas High School:

Elementary:	Olsen Elementary
Middle:	Brundrett Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 204

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

16.7%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Port Aransas High School ranks better than 96.2% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.02. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Port Aransas 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 (76%), Hispanic (16.7%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Port Aransas High School is 11. (See more...)

Compare Port Aransas High School employs 18.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Port Aransas High School is $15,860.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Port Aransas High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Aransas High School 76^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Port Aransas High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd) 43^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Port Aransas High School

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Rank History for all students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	78.63	137^th	1427	90.4%
2005	80.38	128^th	1429	91.0%
2006	76.40	222^nd	1430	84.5%
2007	77.89	198^th	1497	86.8%
2008	79.50	150^th	1510	90.1%
2009	77.60	176^th	1539	88.6%
2010	71.86	304^th	1568	80.6%
2011	76.50	175^th	1672	89.5%
2012	78.49	109^th	1603	93.2%
2013	73.10	281^st	1652	83.0%
2014	79.97	130^th	1734	92.5%
2015	81.62	73^rd	1743	95.8%
2016	76.54	195^th	1762	88.9%
2017	90.11	68^th	1777	96.2%
2018	85.62	111^th	1797	93.8%
2019	85.55	118^th	1857	93.6%
2021	88.22	73^rd	1861	96.1%
2022	79.66	201^st	1876	89.3%
2023	86.46	104^th	1961	94.7%
2024	89.02	76^th	1987	96.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.45	31^st	664	95.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	66.86	261^st	1418	81.6%
2023	92.63	55^th	1478	96.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	93.92	48^th	1794	97.3%
2019	65.57	402^nd	1818	77.9%
2021	78.71	171^st	1848	90.7%
2022	68.43	325^th	1847	82.4%
2023	83.28	136^th	1897	92.8%
2024	87.97	78^th	1883	95.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	78.25	218^th	1781	87.8%
2019	82.77	136^th	1798	92.4%
2021	87.37	78^th	1815	95.7%
2022	75.03	270^th	1841	85.3%
2023	87.45	63^rd	1891	96.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	72.91	9^th	1137	99.2%
2019	74.29	1^st	1145	99.9%
2021	74.78	83^rd	1177	92.9%
2022	72.38	170^th	1172	85.5%
2023	72.10	112^th	1182	90.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	97.99	16^th	1784	99.1%
2019	88.05	84^th	1810	95.4%
2021	74.81	213^th	1829	88.4%
2022	55.20	545^th	1837	70.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	88.31	96^th	1803	94.7%
2019	85.05	126^th	1824	93.1%
2021	85.45	115^th	1840	93.8%
2022	80.91	181^st	1853	90.2%
2023	85.38	121^st	1913	93.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	92.74	44^th	1691	97.4%
2019	86.61	111^th	1714	93.5%
2021	85.01	106^th	1743	93.9%
2022	74.84	235^th	1762	86.7%
2023	86.32	102^nd	1820	94.4%
2024	96.47	9^th	1804	99.5%

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Rank History for White students at Port Aransas High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	74.76	253^rd	1539	83.6%
2019	75.77	231^st	1526	84.9%
2021	79.14	154^th	1510	89.8%
2022	71.89	275^th	1525	82.0%
2023	76.63	189^th	1576	88.0%
2024	78.95	146^th	1556	90.6%

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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 Port Aransas High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	91	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	93
1990	102	0	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	108
1991	100	0	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	112
1992	97	0	2	7	0	n/a	n/a	106
1993	102	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	109
1994	120	0	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	128
1995	125	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	134
1996	125	0	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	134
1997	137	0	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	148
1998	154	0	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	166
1999	172	0	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	183
2000	190	1	0	9	1	n/a	n/a	201
2001	170	0	2	12	1	n/a	n/a	185
2002	142	1	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	159
2003	142	1	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	159
2004	165	1	3	12	3	n/a	n/a	184
2005	168	2	2	15	7	n/a	n/a	194
2006	166	1	1	15	7	n/a	n/a	190
2007	160	1	2	16	4	n/a	n/a	183
2008	145	1	2	18	2	n/a	n/a	168
2009	146	1	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	167
2010	161	1	4	17	1	n/a	n/a	184
2011	154	2	2	23	2	1	7	191
2012	152	1	4	22	1	0	3	183
2013	145	3	4	21	1	0	4	178
2014	129	3	5	22	3	0	10	172
2015	117	1	5	29	1	0	8	161
2016	143	1	1	23	0	0	9	177
2017	154	0	3	33	0	0	9	199
2018	129	0	2	25	0	0	6	162
2019	153	0	1	24	0	0	9	187
2020	155	0	1	25	0	0	6	187
2021	152	0	1	30	0	0	8	191
2022	151	0	1	32	0	0	10	194
2023	155	0	1	34	0	0	14	204

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 Port Aransas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	93	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	108	12.0	9.0	n/a
1991	112	12.3	9.1	n/a
1992	106	10.5	10.0	14.2
1993	109	10.0	10.9	26.6
1994	128	13.1	9.8	23.4
1995	134	12.7	10.6	23.9
1996	134	12.7	10.6	23.9
1997	148	12.5	11.8	18.9
1998	166	14.0	11.9	18.1
1999	183	13.8	13.3	14.2
2000	201	16.8	12.0	11.9
2001	185	16.6	11.1	18.4
2002	159	16.6	9.6	15.1
2003	159	16.6	9.6	15.1
2004	184	16.4	11.2	19
2005	194	17.5	11.1	25.3
2006	190	18.5	10.3	30
2007	183	20.3	9.0	20.2
2008	168	19.5	8.6	16.7
2009	167	22.3	7.5	26.3
2010	184	19.6	9.3	25
2011	191	22.0	8.6	21.5
2012	183	22.4	8.1	23
2013	178	20.5	8.6	29.2
2014	172	20.1	8.5	26.2
2015	161	17.0	9.4	28.6
2016	177	19.0	9.3	21.5
2017	199	17.5	11.3	18.1
2018	162	18.4	8.7	77.8
2019	187	19.3	9.6	17.6
2020	187	19.1	9.7	18.7
2021	191	18.5	10.3	18.3
2022	194	18.4	10.4	22.2
2023	204	18.4	11.0	19.1

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 Port Aransas High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	93	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	108	12.0	9.0	n/a
1991	112	12.3	9.1	n/a
1992	106	10.5	10.0	14.2
1993	109	10.0	10.9	26.6
1994	128	13.1	9.8	23.4
1995	134	12.7	10.6	23.9
1996	134	12.7	10.6	23.9
1997	148	12.5	11.8	18.9
1998	166	14.0	11.9	18.1
1999	183	13.8	13.3	14.2
2000	201	16.8	12.0	11.9
2001	185	16.6	11.1	18.4
2002	159	16.6	9.6	15.1
2003	159	16.6	9.6	15.1
2004	184	16.4	11.2	19
2005	194	17.5	11.1	25.3
2006	190	18.5	10.3	30
2007	183	20.3	9.0	20.2
2008	168	19.5	8.6	16.7
2009	167	22.3	7.5	26.3
2010	184	19.6	9.3	25
2011	191	22.0	8.6	21.5
2012	183	22.4	8.1	23
2013	178	20.5	8.6	29.2
2014	172	20.1	8.5	26.2
2015	161	17.0	9.4	28.6
2016	177	19.0	9.3	21.5
2017	199	17.5	11.3	18.1
2018	162	18.4	8.7	77.8
2019	187	19.3	9.6	17.6
2020	187	19.1	9.7	18.7
2021	191	18.5	10.3	18.3
2022	194	18.4	10.4	22.2
2023	204	18.4	11.0	19.1

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 Port Aransas High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,578 (9.0%)	$15,864 (91.0%)	$17,441
2020	$1,212 (8.2%)	$13,601 (91.8%)	$14,813
2021	$1,263 (8.0%)	$14,597 (92.0%)	$15,860

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Port Aransas High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 118^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 104^th of 1961 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Port Aransas High School)	83	89	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))	87	91	4%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Port Aransas High School)	87	90	3%
End of Course Biology (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))	87	90	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Port Aransas High School)	85	89	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))	85	89	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Port Aransas High School)	83	73	10%
End of Course English II Reading (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))	83	73	10%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Port Aransas High School)	87	90	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd))	87	90	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	187	204	9.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	24	34	41.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	153	155	1.3%
Two or More Races	9	14	55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	17.6%	19.1%	1.5%

Schools Near Port Aransas 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Port Aransas High School	Public	9-12	100 S Station St	Port Aransas	78373	Nueces County	Port Aransas Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 749-1206	204	18	11.0	19.1%	155 (76.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (16.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.9%)	89	76^th of 1987 public high schools	96.2%		86.5	104^th of 1961 public high schools	94.7%	28	75.0	89.4	86.1	95.7	87.8	$15,860	$1,263	$14,597
Aransas Pass High School	Public	9-12	450 S Ave A	Aransas Pass	78336	San Patricio County	Aransas Pass Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 758-3248	457	38	12.0	56.2%	132 (28.9%)	6 (1.3%)	306 (67.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.0%)	38.4	1212^th of 1987 public high schools	39.0%		47.3	1001^st of 1961 public high schools	49.0%	211	32.3	44.0	47.5	55.4	65.0	$12,665	$1,184	$11,481
Ingleside High School	Public	9-12	2807 Mustang Dr	Ingleside	78362	San Patricio County	Ingleside Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 776-2712	633	41	15.3	55.9%	268 (42.3%)	6 (0.9%)	334 (52.8%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	57	757^th of 1987 public high schools	61.9%		55.7	777^th of 1961 public high schools	60.4%	20	53.1	51.3	66.9	69.0	66.9	$11,150	$1,296	$9,854
Rockport-Fulton High School	Public	8-12	1801 Omohundro	Rockport	78382	Aransas County	Rockport-Fulton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 790-2220	951	64	14.9	63.4%	504 (53.0%)	13 (1.4%)	379 (39.9%)	24 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.6%)	46.5	1015^th of 1987 public high schools	48.9%		46.9	1010^th of 1961 public high schools	48.5%	5	40.9	42.2	47.7	60.9	81.9	$10,616	$1,323	$9,293
Gregory-Portland High School	Public	9-12	4601 Wildcat Dr	Portland	78374	San Patricio County	Gregory-Portland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 777-4251	1,464	98	14.8	44.9%	501 (34.2%)	19 (1.3%)	878 (60.0%)	33 (2.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	28 (1.9%)	57.7	740^th of 1987 public high schools	62.8%		51.2	899^th of 1961 public high schools	54.2%	159	24.6	61.1	65.7	70.2	74.8	$11,252	$1,545	$9,707
Flour Bluff High School	Public	9-12	2601 Waldron Rd	Corpus Christi	78418	Nueces County	Flour Bluff Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 694-9100	1,958	119	16.4	40.5%	892 (45.6%)	46 (2.3%)	864 (44.1%)	49 (2.5%)	5 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	100 (5.1%)	78.8	231^st of 1987 public high schools	88.4%		72.4	367^th of 1961 public high schools	81.3%	136	58.5	81.8	76.7	79.6	81.9	$9,455	$548	$8,907

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