Is Refugio High School a good school?

Refugio High School ranks 1118 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Refugio High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 216 students attended Refugio High School.

What is the racial makeup of Refugio High School?

Students at Refugio High School are 68% Hispanic, 22% White, 9% African American.

What schools feed into Refugio High School?

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

Refugio High School

Summary:

Refugio High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Refugio, Texas, with a student population of 216. The school is part of the Refugio Independent School District, which is ranked 710 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Refugio High School has several notable strengths, including consistently high four-year graduation rates ranging from 89.1% to 100% over the past five years, and very low dropout rates between 0% and 1.4% during the same period. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is mixed, with strong results in some subjects like Biology and U.S. History, but struggles in others, such as Algebra I and English I/II Reading, where scores fall below state and district averages. Interestingly, the school spends significantly more per student ($20,764 in 2020-2021) compared to the nearby Woodsboro High School ($16,520 in 2020-2021), which may contribute to its higher performance in certain areas.

Refugio High School's student population is predominantly Hispanic (68.06%), with smaller percentages of White (22.22%) and African American (9.26%) students. The school's performance varies significantly among these racial subgroups, with White students consistently outperforming their Hispanic and African American peers, especially in subjects like Algebra I and English II Reading. This suggests the need for targeted interventions to address achievement gaps. On a positive note, Refugio High School's English Language Learner (ELL) and special education students perform relatively well compared to their peers in Texas, ranking in the top 30% and top 40% of high schools, respectively, in 2022-2023.

Detail:

Public 9-12

212 W Vance St
Refugio, TX 78377-2530

(361) 526-2344

District: Refugio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1118^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,764

Feeder schools for Refugio High School:

Elementary:	Refugio Elementary
Middle:	Refugio J H

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 216

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.1%

White:

22.2%

African American:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Refugio High School ranks worse than 56.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.49. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Refugio High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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: Hispanic (68.1%), White (22.2%), African American (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Refugio High School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Refugio High School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Refugio High School is $20,764.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Refugio High School 1118^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Refugio High School in the ranking list.)

Refugio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Refugio Independent School District (Isd) 710^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Refugio High School

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Rank History for all students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	44.74	996^th	1427	30.2%
2005	52.74	808^th	1429	43.5%
2006	52.29	848^th	1430	40.7%
2007	60.15	701^st	1497	53.2%
2008	51.73	895^th	1510	40.7%
2009	57.00	803^rd	1539	47.8%
2010	49.33	1047^th	1568	33.2%
2011	53.45	1002^nd	1672	40.1%
2012	55.45	680^th	1603	57.6%
2013	55.52	726^th	1652	56.1%
2014	50.12	928^th	1734	46.5%
2015	44.18	1101^st	1743	36.8%
2016	36.89	1241^st	1762	29.6%
2017	39.58	1026^th	1777	42.3%
2018	32.55	1222^nd	1797	32.0%
2019	39.82	1127^th	1857	39.3%
2021	49.96	888^th	1861	52.3%
2022	44.41	1012^th	1876	46.1%
2023	44.67	1069^th	1961	45.5%
2024	42.49	1118^th	1987	43.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	23.02	991^st	1113	11.0%
2023	61.36	308^th	1371	77.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	25.68	1115^th	1347	17.2%
2019	47.79	574^th	1357	57.7%
2021	57.32	396^th	1382	71.3%
2022	18.91	1313^th	1418	7.4%
2023	43.71	723^rd	1478	51.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.60	1079^th	1794	39.9%
2019	37.38	1182^nd	1818	35.0%
2021	48.90	844^th	1848	54.3%
2022	52.01	714^th	1847	61.3%
2023	45.09	945^th	1897	50.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.82	1438^th	1781	19.3%
2019	35.51	1250^th	1798	30.5%
2021	53.74	796^th	1815	56.1%
2022	40.76	1090^th	1841	40.8%
2023	47.19	980^th	1891	48.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.47	1105^th	1177	6.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.01	1311^th	1784	26.5%
2019	34.62	1219^th	1810	32.7%
2021	59.24	516^th	1829	71.8%
2022	36.12	1130^th	1837	38.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	38.12	1115^th	1803	38.2%
2019	39.77	1079^th	1824	40.8%
2021	45.26	945^th	1840	48.6%
2022	46.36	896^th	1853	51.6%
2023	40.65	1095^th	1913	42.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	35.72	618^th	1013	39.0%
2019	35.38	622^nd	1024	39.3%
2021	46.54	466^th	1020	54.3%
2022	35.83	597^th	1031	42.1%
2023	30.39	720^th	1069	32.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.88	989^th	1691	41.5%
2019	39.59	1045^th	1714	39.0%
2021	51.57	733^rd	1743	57.9%
2022	42.41	945^th	1762	46.4%
2023	48.74	827^th	1820	54.6%

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Rank History for White students at Refugio High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	22.06	1293^rd	1539	16.0%
2019	52.61	678^th	1526	55.6%
2021	65.40	410^th	1510	72.8%
2022	69.06	319^th	1525	79.1%
2023	46.09	860^th	1576	45.4%

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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 Refugio High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	94	35	1	125	n/a	n/a	n/a	255
1989	90	38	1	108	0	n/a	n/a	237
1990	100	40	1	97	0	n/a	n/a	238
1991	94	41	1	92	0	n/a	n/a	228
1992	99	46	1	92	0	n/a	n/a	238
1993	104	44	3	100	0	n/a	n/a	251
1994	115	43	2	103	0	n/a	n/a	263
1995	119	36	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	270
1996	119	36	0	115	0	n/a	n/a	270
1997	121	42	0	124	0	n/a	n/a	287
1998	106	41	2	124	0	n/a	n/a	273
1999	94	36	0	136	0	n/a	n/a	266
2000	97	39	0	124	1	n/a	n/a	261
2001	94	38	4	122	1	n/a	n/a	259
2002	95	34	1	119	1	n/a	n/a	250
2003	95	34	1	119	1	n/a	n/a	250
2004	94	33	1	125	1	n/a	n/a	254
2005	97	38	1	131	1	n/a	n/a	268
2006	126	42	0	166	1	n/a	n/a	335
2007	129	39	0	187	2	n/a	n/a	357
2008	133	47	0	184	2	n/a	n/a	366
2009	126	49	0	188	0	n/a	n/a	363
2010	119	44	0	184	0	n/a	n/a	347
2011	105	39	0	190	1	0	2	337
2012	91	37	0	180	0	0	1	309
2013	68	25	0	118	0	0	0	211
2014	54	23	0	112	0	0	0	189
2015	48	17	0	136	0	0	2	203
2016	44	26	0	136	0	0	2	208
2017	42	29	0	131	0	0	5	207
2018	42	33	0	121	0	0	6	202
2019	48	27	0	130	0	0	5	210
2020	39	18	1	143	0	0	5	206
2021	36	19	0	145	0	0	2	202
2022	49	18	0	151	0	0	1	219
2023	48	20	0	147	0	0	1	216

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 Refugio High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	255	27.0	9.4	n/a
1989	237	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	238	24.0	9.9	n/a
1991	228	23.7	9.6	n/a
1992	238	20.8	11.4	30.7
1993	251	21.0	12.0	36.3
1994	263	20.5	12.8	32.7
1995	270	23.1	11.7	33.7
1996	270	23.1	11.7	33.7
1997	287	22.2	12.9	29.6
1998	273	23.9	11.4	36.3
1999	266	27.3	9.7	37.6
2000	261	24.5	10.7	37.2
2001	259	23.4	11.1	38.6
2002	250	20.6	12.1	43.2
2003	250	20.6	12.1	43.2
2004	254	20.0	12.7	44.1
2005	268	21.5	12.5	41.8
2006	335	36.0	9.3	44.8
2007	357	39.5	9.0	40.6
2008	366	38.3	9.6	39.6
2009	363	39.4	9.2	48.5
2010	347	40.4	8.5	51.9
2011	337	39.4	8.5	56.7
2012	309	35.3	8.7	57.9
2013	211	21.7	9.7	46
2014	189	22.6	8.3	46
2015	203	26.0	7.8	50.7
2016	208	24.0	8.6	41.3
2017	207	26.2	7.8	56.5
2018	202	19.4	10.3	71.3
2019	210	20.0	10.4	66.2
2020	206	23.7	8.6	63.1
2021	202	19.8	10.1	62.4
2022	219	21.5	10.1	65.8
2023	216	21.2	10.1	67.1

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 Refugio High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	255	27.0	9.4	n/a
1989	237	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	238	24.0	9.9	n/a
1991	228	23.7	9.6	n/a
1992	238	20.8	11.4	30.7
1993	251	21.0	12.0	36.3
1994	263	20.5	12.8	32.7
1995	270	23.1	11.7	33.7
1996	270	23.1	11.7	33.7
1997	287	22.2	12.9	29.6
1998	273	23.9	11.4	36.3
1999	266	27.3	9.7	37.6
2000	261	24.5	10.7	37.2
2001	259	23.4	11.1	38.6
2002	250	20.6	12.1	43.2
2003	250	20.6	12.1	43.2
2004	254	20.0	12.7	44.1
2005	268	21.5	12.5	41.8
2006	335	36.0	9.3	44.8
2007	357	39.5	9.0	40.6
2008	366	38.3	9.6	39.6
2009	363	39.4	9.2	48.5
2010	347	40.4	8.5	51.9
2011	337	39.4	8.5	56.7
2012	309	35.3	8.7	57.9
2013	211	21.7	9.7	46
2014	189	22.6	8.3	46
2015	203	26.0	7.8	50.7
2016	208	24.0	8.6	41.3
2017	207	26.2	7.8	56.5
2018	202	19.4	10.3	71.3
2019	210	20.0	10.4	66.2
2020	206	23.7	8.6	63.1
2021	202	19.8	10.1	62.4
2022	219	21.5	10.1	65.8
2023	216	21.2	10.1	67.1

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 Refugio High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,821 (15.4%)	$15,491 (84.6%)	$18,311
2020	$2,912 (15.0%)	$16,504 (85.0%)	$19,415
2021	$4,115 (19.8%)	$16,650 (80.2%)	$20,764

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Refugio High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1127^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1069^th of 1961 High schools	6.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Refugio High School)	67	46	21%
End of Course Algebra I (Refugio Independent School District (Isd))	67	52	15%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Refugio High School)	60	54	6%
End of Course Biology (Refugio Independent School District (Isd))	60	54	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Refugio High School)	38	48	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Refugio Independent School District (Isd))	38	48	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Refugio High School)	30	50	20%
End of Course English II Reading (Refugio Independent School District (Isd))	30	50	20%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Refugio High School)	67	78	11%
End of Course U.S. History (Refugio Independent School District (Isd))	67	78	11%
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	210	216	2.9%
African American	27	20	25.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	130	147	13.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	48	48
Two or More Races	5	1	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.2%	67.1%	0.9%

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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
Refugio High School	Public	9-12	212 W Vance St	Refugio	78377	Refugio County	Refugio Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 526-2344	216	21	10.1	67.1%	48 (22.2%)	20 (9.3%)	147 (68.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	42.5	1118^th of 1987 public high schools	43.7%		44.7	1069^th of 1961 public high schools	45.5%	49	30.0	57.5	54.7	50.0	64.1									$20,764	$4,115	$16,650
Woodsboro High School	Public	6-12	508 Kasten St	Woodsboro	78393	Refugio County	Woodsboro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 543-4518	221	24	9.2	55.7%	83 (37.6%)	9 (4.1%)	129 (58.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.2	1402^nd of 1987 public high schools	29.4%		41	1153^rd of 1961 public high schools	41.2%	249	8.1	43.8	50.0	54.1	53.6	38.2	32.4	42.3	23.5	21.6	26.9	26.9	7.7	$16,520	$795	$15,725

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