Is Ranger High School a good school?

Ranger High School ranks 1430 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Ranger High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74 students attended Ranger High School.

What is the racial makeup of Ranger High School?

Students at Ranger High School are 62% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Ranger High School?

Ranger High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Ranger Elementary Middle : Ranger Middle

Ranger High School

Summary:

Ranger High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Ranger, Texas, which is part of the Ranger Independent School District. With just 97 students, the school consistently underperforms the state average on standardized tests, has fluctuating graduation and dropout rates, and serves a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds.

Academically, Ranger High School lags behind the state average on STAAR End-of-Course exams across all subjects, with proficiency rates often less than half the state average. For example, in Algebra I, only 17.65% of students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 44.73%. The school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 71% to 95.5% in recent years, with dropout rates as high as 3.6%. Notably, the school's performance is particularly low for White and Hispanic students, who rank in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools.

When compared to nearby schools like Gorman High School and Eastland High School, Ranger High School's academic and other key metrics lag significantly behind. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past decade, from 864 out of 1,777 Texas high schools in 2016-2017 to 1,430 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024. Despite these challenges, Ranger High School spends a relatively high amount per student, suggesting the need for a re-evaluation of resource allocation and more effective strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1842 Loop 254 E
Ranger, TX 76470-9802

(254) 647-3216

District: Ranger Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1430^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,313

Feeder schools for Ranger High School:

Elementary:	Ranger Elementary
Middle:	Ranger Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 5.5

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.2%

Hispanic:

31.1%

African American:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ranger High School ranks worse than 72% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ranger 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 (62.2%), Hispanic (31.1%), American Indian (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 74.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranger High School is 5.5. (See more...)

Compare Ranger High School employs 13.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranger High School is $14,313.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ranger High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ranger High School 1430^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Ranger High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ranger Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ranger Independent School District (Isd) 893^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ranger High School

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Rank History for all students at Ranger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	70.43	362^nd	1427	74.6%
2005	49.58	879^th	1429	38.5%
2006	48.60	913^th	1430	36.2%
2007	54.37	844^th	1497	43.6%
2008	46.20	1014^th	1510	32.8%
2009	44.95	1084^th	1539	29.6%
2010	35.27	1292^nd	1568	17.6%
2011	43.47	1244^th	1672	25.6%
2012	36.87	1171^st	1603	26.9%
2013	42.51	1077^th	1652	34.8%
2014	31.25	1315^th	1734	24.2%
2015	38.94	1212^th	1743	30.5%
2016	42.91	1131^st	1762	35.8%
2017	45.38	864^th	1777	51.4%
2018	36.70	1127^th	1797	37.3%
2019	30.81	1328^th	1857	28.5%
2021	9.58	1700^th	1861	8.7%
2022	20.51	1528^th	1876	18.6%
2023	27.84	1432^nd	1961	27.0%
2024	28.62	1430^th	1987	28.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ranger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	18.73	1259^th	1357	7.2%
2021	30.65	1023^rd	1382	26.0%
2023	39.90	813^th	1478	45.0%
2024	62.78	369^th	1547	76.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.08	997^th	1794	44.4%
2019	34.01	1293^rd	1818	28.9%
2021	9.23	1734^th	1848	6.2%
2022	24.00	1470^th	1847	20.4%
2023	29.52	1384^th	1897	27.0%
2024	23.55	1509^th	1883	19.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Ranger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.13	1234^th	1781	30.7%
2019	36.69	1226^th	1798	31.8%
2021	10.31	1648^th	1815	9.2%
2022	17.39	1547^th	1841	16.0%
2023	34.57	1252^nd	1891	33.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ranger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	5.88	1101^st	1137	3.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Ranger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.70	646^th	1784	63.8%
2019	38.59	1089^th	1810	39.8%
2021	14.48	1706^th	1829	6.7%
2022	35.53	1148^th	1837	37.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Ranger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.21	1083^rd	1803	39.9%
2019	26.44	1388^th	1824	23.9%
2021	8.56	1714^th	1840	6.8%
2022	22.45	1444^th	1853	22.1%
2023	22.03	1510^th	1913	21.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ranger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.75	993^rd	1691	41.3%
2019	49.51	791^st	1714	53.9%
2021	7.27	1635^th	1743	6.2%
2022	18.77	1474^th	1762	16.3%
2023	28.09	1343^rd	1820	26.2%
2024	11.42	1657^th	1804	8.1%

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Rank History for White students at Ranger High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.71	1208^th	1539	21.5%
2019	18.93	1330^th	1526	12.8%
2021	3.65	1449^th	1510	4.0%
2022	9.76	1412^th	1525	7.4%
2023	11.25	1422^nd	1576	9.8%
2024	11.75	1419^th	1556	8.8%

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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 Ranger High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	168	9	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	190
1990	138	4	0	15	0	n/a	n/a	157
1991	160	7	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	186
1992	158	2	0	13	1	n/a	n/a	174
1993	156	7	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	182
1994	229	10	1	46	2	n/a	n/a	288
1995	218	9	1	51	2	n/a	n/a	281
1996	218	9	1	51	2	n/a	n/a	281
1997	227	6	2	58	2	n/a	n/a	295
1998	191	6	2	52	1	n/a	n/a	252
1999	171	6	3	56	1	n/a	n/a	237
2000	175	6	4	49	0	n/a	n/a	234
2001	172	6	5	46	0	n/a	n/a	229
2002	103	3	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	130
2003	103	3	2	22	0	n/a	n/a	130
2004	97	1	1	26	0	n/a	n/a	125
2005	99	1	0	24	1	n/a	n/a	125
2006	95	1	0	28	1	n/a	n/a	125
2007	101	2	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	134
2008	96	4	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	129
2009	105	0	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	125
2010	90	0	0	18	1	n/a	n/a	109
2011	101	2	0	19	0	0	0	122
2012	99	2	1	15	0	0	0	117
2013	91	3	1	17	0	0	0	112
2014	101	2	0	18	0	0	0	121
2015	95	3	0	24	1	0	1	124
2016	80	3	0	23	1	0	2	109
2017	71	1	0	23	1	0	2	98
2018	63	5	0	24	0	0	2	94
2019	72	2	0	23	0	0	1	98
2020	84	3	0	26	1	0	1	115
2021	72	4	0	29	1	0	1	107
2022	67	6	0	35	0	0	1	109
2023	63	3	0	29	1	0	1	97
2024	46	2	0	23	2	0	1	74

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 Ranger High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	190	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	157	21.0	7.4	n/a
1991	186	13.1	14.1	n/a
1992	174	18.4	9.4	27
1993	182	18.0	10.1	45.1
1994	288	25.4	11.3	33
1995	281	27.0	10.4	39.5
1996	281	27.0	10.4	39.5
1997	295	27.1	10.9	43.1
1998	252	25.7	9.8	39.7
1999	237	19.5	12.2	48.1
2000	234	20.0	11.7	41.5
2001	229	19.5	11.7	43.2
2002	130	15.0	8.7	43.8
2003	130	15.0	8.7	43.8
2004	125	12.0	10.4	47.2
2005	125	12.4	10.1	50.4
2006	125	12.5	10.0	51.2
2007	134	12.8	10.5	56.7
2008	129	13.5	9.6	54.3
2009	125	13.7	9.1	56.8
2010	109	14.5	7.4	64.2
2011	122	14.8	8.2	67.2
2012	117	14.1	8.2	68.4
2013	112	13.9	8.0	72.3
2014	121	15.3	7.8	71.1
2015	124	16.0	7.7	66.1
2016	109	19.0	5.7	60.6
2017	98	16.4	5.9	64.3
2018	94	14.0	6.6	59.6
2019	98	12.0	8.1	73.5
2020	115	13.2	8.6	66.1
2021	107	15.0	7.1	62.6
2022	109	14.7	7.3	72.5
2023	97	14.6	6.6	77.3
2024	74	13.3	5.5	74.3

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 Ranger High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	190	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	157	21.0	7.4	n/a
1991	186	13.1	14.1	n/a
1992	174	18.4	9.4	27
1993	182	18.0	10.1	45.1
1994	288	25.4	11.3	33
1995	281	27.0	10.4	39.5
1996	281	27.0	10.4	39.5
1997	295	27.1	10.9	43.1
1998	252	25.7	9.8	39.7
1999	237	19.5	12.2	48.1
2000	234	20.0	11.7	41.5
2001	229	19.5	11.7	43.2
2002	130	15.0	8.7	43.8
2003	130	15.0	8.7	43.8
2004	125	12.0	10.4	47.2
2005	125	12.4	10.1	50.4
2006	125	12.5	10.0	51.2
2007	134	12.8	10.5	56.7
2008	129	13.5	9.6	54.3
2009	125	13.7	9.1	56.8
2010	109	14.5	7.4	64.2
2011	122	14.8	8.2	67.2
2012	117	14.1	8.2	68.4
2013	112	13.9	8.0	72.3
2014	121	15.3	7.8	71.1
2015	124	16.0	7.7	66.1
2016	109	19.0	5.7	60.6
2017	98	16.4	5.9	64.3
2018	94	14.0	6.6	59.6
2019	98	12.0	8.1	73.5
2020	115	13.2	8.6	66.1
2021	107	15.0	7.1	62.6
2022	109	14.7	7.3	72.5
2023	97	14.6	6.6	77.3
2024	74	13.3	5.5	74.3

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 Ranger High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$727 (5.0%)	$13,855 (95.0%)	$14,582
2020	$699 (5.5%)	$12,082 (94.5%)	$12,781
2021	$1,080 (7.5%)	$13,233 (92.5%)	$14,313

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranger 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 1328^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1432^nd of 1961 High schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Ranger High School)	25	16	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Ranger Independent School District (Isd))	25	19	6%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Ranger High School)	72	53	19%
End of Course Biology (Ranger Independent School District (Isd))	72	53	19%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Ranger High School)	27	46	19%
End of Course English I Reading (Ranger Independent School District (Isd))	27	46	19%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Ranger High School)	45	32	13%
End of Course English II Reading (Ranger Independent School District (Isd))	45	32	13%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Ranger High School)	60	62	2%
End of Course U.S. History (Ranger Independent School District (Isd))	60	62	2%
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	98	97	1%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	23	29	26.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	72	63	12.5%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.5%	77.3%	3.9%

Schools Near Ranger 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
Ranger High School	Public	9-12	1842 Loop 254 E	Ranger	76470	Eastland County	Ranger Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 647-3216	74	13	5.5	74.3%	46 (62.2%)	2 (2.7%)	23 (31.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	28.6	1430^th of 1987 public high schools	28.0%		27.8	1432^nd of 1961 public high schools	27.0%	2	17.7	46.2	46.7	31.6	64.7	$14,313	$1,080	$13,233
Eastland High School	Public	9-12	900 W Plummer	Eastland	76448	Eastland County	Eastland Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 631-5000	327	31	10.4	53.5%	206 (63.0%)	1 (0.3%)	109 (33.3%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.5%)	50.2	927^th of 1987 public high schools	53.3%		62.3	631^st of 1961 public high schools	67.8%	296	17.9	56.0	53.3	72.9	77.0	$11,927	$1,271	$10,656
Gorman High School	Public	9-12	114 W Lexington	Gorman	76454	Eastland County	Gorman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 734-3171	88	12	7.1	70.5%	56 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	3 (3.4%)	48.2	977^th of 1987 public high schools	50.8%		45.8	1047^th of 1961 public high schools	46.6%	70	18.8	47.4	48.5	77.8	95.5	$21,894	$3,658	$18,235

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Student/Teacher Ratio Ranger High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Ranger High School

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