Is San Perlita High School a good school?

San Perlita High School ranks 1035 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend San Perlita High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 70 students attended San Perlita High School.

What is the racial makeup of San Perlita High School?

Students at San Perlita High School are 93% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into San Perlita High School?

San Perlita High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : San Perlita Elementary Middle : San Perlita Middle

San Perlita High School

Summary:

San Perlita High School is a small public high school serving around 70 students in grades 9-12 in the rural town of San Perlita, Texas. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, making up 92-93% of the population, and the school is part of the Raymondville Independent School District, which is ranked 511 out of 968 districts in the state.

Despite the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at San Perlita High School, the school has consistently maintained an exceptional 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly outperforming the state average and many nearby schools like Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy and Raymondville Options Academic Academy. The school also has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 1.3% in recent years, which is lower than the state and district averages. However, the school's academic performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams is mixed, with strong results in subjects like English II Reading and U.S. History, but struggles in Algebra I with proficiency rates significantly below the state average.

Compared to other nearby schools, San Perlita High School generally outperforms in areas like graduation and dropout rates, but lags behind schools like Raymondville High School and Lyford High School in certain academic metrics. The school's small size, rural location, and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students may present unique challenges, but its exceptional graduation rates suggest that it is effectively supporting its students and helping them achieve academic success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209
San Perlita, TX 78590-0037

(956) 248-5250

District: San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1035^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,664

Feeder schools for San Perlita High School:

Elementary:	San Perlita Elementary
Middle:	San Perlita Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 7.2

Number of students: 70

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

92.9%

White:

4.3%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 74.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details San Perlita High School ranks worse than 52.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.79. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at San Perlita 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: Hispanic (92.9%), White (4.3%), African American (1.4%). (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 San Perlita High School is 7.2. (See more...)

Compare San Perlita High School employs 9.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at San Perlita High School is $23,664.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks San Perlita High School 1035^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See San Perlita High School in the ranking list.)

San Perlita Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Perlita Independent School District (Isd) 511^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for San Perlita High School

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Rank History for all students at San Perlita High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	76.78	186^th	1427	87.0%
2005	78.88	157^th	1429	89.0%
2006	71.05	364^th	1430	74.5%
2007	57.94	751^st	1497	49.8%
2008	63.71	576^th	1510	61.9%
2009	66.15	526^th	1539	65.8%
2010	70.29	360^th	1568	77.0%
2011	73.49	280^th	1672	83.3%
2012	68.16	332^nd	1603	79.3%
2013	69.16	381^st	1652	76.9%
2014	67.09	457^th	1734	73.6%
2015	56.39	805^th	1743	53.8%
2016	51.38	925^th	1762	47.5%
2017	25.61	1339^th	1777	24.6%
2018	29.27	1295^th	1797	27.9%
2019	40.11	1118^th	1857	39.8%
2021	57.69	707^th	1861	62.0%
2022	58.38	651^st	1876	65.3%
2023	46.08	1035^th	1961	47.2%
2024	45.79	1035^th	1987	47.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at San Perlita High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	52.26	393^rd	1278	69.2%
2023	70.46	222^nd	1371	83.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at San Perlita High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.07	1199^th	1347	11.0%
2019	20.09	1236^th	1357	8.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at San Perlita High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.96	1275^th	1794	28.9%
2019	34.70	1277^th	1818	29.8%
2021	60.21	544^th	1848	70.6%
2022	65.57	373^rd	1847	79.8%
2023	47.33	870^th	1897	54.1%

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Rank History for Female students at San Perlita High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.85	1216^th	1781	31.7%
2019	52.43	831^st	1798	53.8%
2021	65.45	511^th	1815	71.8%
2022	57.55	667^th	1841	63.8%
2023	39.58	1152^nd	1891	39.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at San Perlita High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.31	1216^th	1784	31.8%
2019	36.16	1165^th	1810	35.6%
2021	61.57	472^nd	1829	74.2%
2022	49.71	675^th	1837	63.3%

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Rank History for Male students at San Perlita High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.84	1342^nd	1803	25.6%
2019	33.80	1223^rd	1824	32.9%
2021	46.22	923^rd	1840	49.8%
2022	58.77	614^th	1853	66.9%
2023	48.03	904^th	1913	52.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at San Perlita High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	33.75	1148^th	1691	32.1%
2019	40.84	1015^th	1714	40.8%
2021	60.51	539^th	1743	69.1%
2022	63.11	430^th	1762	75.6%
2023	47.95	850^th	1820	53.3%

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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 San Perlita High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	29	0	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	99
1998	23	0	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	85
1999	25	0	2	71	0	n/a	n/a	98
2000	19	0	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	92
2001	16	0	0	51	0	n/a	n/a	67
2002	14	0	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	74
2003	14	0	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	74
2004	9	0	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	70
2005	9	0	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	76
2006	8	0	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	68
2007	13	0	0	53	0	n/a	n/a	66
2008	17	0	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	73
2009	21	0	0	59	0	n/a	n/a	80
2010	21	0	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	82
2011	17	0	0	63	0	0	0	80
2012	10	0	0	69	0	0	0	79
2013	7	0	0	75	0	0	0	82
2014	7	0	0	81	0	0	0	88
2015	9	0	0	80	1	0	0	90
2016	12	0	0	72	1	0	0	85
2017	13	0	0	72	0	0	1	86
2018	11	0	0	71	0	0	2	84
2019	13	0	0	78	0	0	0	91
2020	7	0	2	77	0	0	0	86
2021	6	0	0	71	0	0	2	79
2022	5	1	0	70	0	0	1	77
2023	3	1	0	65	0	0	1	70

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 San Perlita High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	99	10.4	9.5	68.7
1998	85	11.7	7.3	58.8
1999	98	10.0	9.8	79.6
2000	92	10.8	8.5	81.5
2001	67	10.5	6.4	88.1
2002	74	8.9	8.3	70.3
2003	74	8.9	8.3	70.3
2004	70	7.4	9.5	67.1
2005	76	9.0	8.4	64.5
2006	68	8.4	8.1	50
2007	66	8.2	8.0	66.7
2008	73	8.8	8.3	58.9
2009	80	8.8	9.1	71.3
2010	82	9.6	8.4	69.5
2011	80	10.1	7.8	66.3
2012	79	10.4	7.5	63.3
2013	82	8.8	9.2	72
2014	88	8.6	10.1	65.9
2015	90	9.0	10.0	70
2016	85	8.0	10.6	64.7
2017	86	9.1	9.3	68.6
2018	84	9.5	8.7	83.3
2019	91	10.3	8.8	80.2
2020	86	11.7	7.3	82.6
2021	79	10.0	7.9	83.5
2022	77	9.1	8.4	67.5
2023	70	9.6	7.2	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 San Perlita High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	99	10.4	9.5	68.7
1998	85	11.7	7.3	58.8
1999	98	10.0	9.8	79.6
2000	92	10.8	8.5	81.5
2001	67	10.5	6.4	88.1
2002	74	8.9	8.3	70.3
2003	74	8.9	8.3	70.3
2004	70	7.4	9.5	67.1
2005	76	9.0	8.4	64.5
2006	68	8.4	8.1	50
2007	66	8.2	8.0	66.7
2008	73	8.8	8.3	58.9
2009	80	8.8	9.1	71.3
2010	82	9.6	8.4	69.5
2011	80	10.1	7.8	66.3
2012	79	10.4	7.5	63.3
2013	82	8.8	9.2	72
2014	88	8.6	10.1	65.9
2015	90	9.0	10.0	70
2016	85	8.0	10.6	64.7
2017	86	9.1	9.3	68.6
2018	84	9.5	8.7	83.3
2019	91	10.3	8.8	80.2
2020	86	11.7	7.3	82.6
2021	79	10.0	7.9	83.5
2022	77	9.1	8.4	67.5
2023	70	9.6	7.2	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 San Perlita High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$904 (5.7%)	$15,019 (94.3%)	$15,923
2020	$1,229 (6.9%)	$16,672 (93.1%)	$17,901
2021	$4,014 (17.0%)	$19,650 (83.0%)	$23,664

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on San Perlita High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1118^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1035^th of 1961 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (San Perlita High School)	79	20	59%
End of Course Algebra I (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	79	26	53%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (San Perlita High School)	47	28	19%
End of Course Biology (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	47	28	19%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (San Perlita High School)	38	65	27%
End of Course English I Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	38	65	27%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (San Perlita High School)	24	65	41%
End of Course English II Reading (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	24	65	41%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (San Perlita High School)	75	85	10%
End of Course U.S. History (San Perlita Independent School District (Isd))	75	85	10%
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	91	70	23.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	78	65	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	3	76.9%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.2%	74.3%	5.9%

Schools Near San Perlita 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)	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 8th 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
San Perlita High School	Public	9-12	E Hwy 186 1 Mi N F M 2209	San Perlita	78590	Willacy County	San Perlita Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 248-5250	70	10	7.2	74.3%	3 (4.3%)	1 (1.4%)	65 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	45.8	1035^th of 1987 public high schools	47.9%		46.1	1035^th of 1961 public high schools	47.2%		0.0	23.1	42.9	63.2	83.3					$23,664	$4,014	$19,650
Raymondville Options Academic Academy	Public	7-12	512 E Rodriguez	Raymondville	78580	Willacy County	Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 689-8175	56	5	11.2	98.2%	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.3	1832^nd of 1987 public high schools	7.8%		11.9	1719^th of 1961 public high schools	12.3%	113	6.3	14.3	22.2	23.1	38.5	14.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	$20,111	$1,832	$18,279
Raymondville High School	Public	9-12	601 Fm 3168	Raymondville	78580	Willacy County	Raymondville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 689-8170	508	42	12.2	82.5%	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	499 (98.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.4	700^th of 1987 public high schools	64.8%		51.3	897^th of 1961 public high schools	54.3%	197	58.5	58.9	61.0	67.8	69.2					$14,760	$1,357	$13,403
Lyford High School	Public	9-12	8125 W High School Cir	Lyford	78569	Willacy County	Lyford Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 347-3909	472	40	11.9	78.0%	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	450 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37	1257^th of 1987 public high schools	36.7%		32.9	1328^th of 1961 public high schools	32.3%	71	17.7	42.1	49.6	64.7	52.8					$14,243	$1,433	$12,810
Lasara High School	Public	9-12	11932 Jones St	Lasara	78561	Willacy County	Lasara Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 642-3271	100	13	7.4	86.0%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.3	1487^th of 1987 public high schools	25.2%		32.5	1335^th of 1961 public high schools	31.9%	152		32.3	38.9	44.4	58.3					$19,511	$4,568	$14,943
Monte Alto High School	Public	9-12	25149 1st St	Monte Alto	78538	Hidalgo County	Monte Alto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-1381	295	23	12.9	90.8%	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	290 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	29.6	1415^th of 1987 public high schools	28.8%		17.7	1633^rd of 1961 public high schools	16.7%	218	19.3	31.2	38.2	44.7	75.0					$14,828	$2,677	$12,151
La Villa Early College High School	Public	9-12	200 W Hwy 107	La Villa	78562	Hidalgo County	La Villa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-4715	182	18	10.2	91.8%	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	181 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.6	1532^nd of 1987 public high schools	22.9%		21.2	1574^th of 1961 public high schools	19.7%	42	13.0	30.6	40.4	54.6	51.2					$14,547	$1,857	$12,689
Santa Rosa High School	Public	9-12	102 Jesus R Cruz St	Santa Rosa	78593	Cameron County	Santa Rosa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 636-9800	289	30	9.6	86.5%	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	285 (98.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37.4	1249^th of 1987 public high schools	37.1%		20.3	1586^th of 1961 public high schools	19.1%	337	14.3	50.6	55.6	55.2	58.2					$16,057	$1,969	$14,088
Edcouch-Elsa High School	Public	9-12	601 N Yellowjacket Dr	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-6074	1,345	99	13.6	94.1%	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1,342 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.1	1644^th of 1987 public high schools	17.3%		19.9	1596^th of 1961 public high schools	18.6%	48	15.7	28.9	34.3	39.0	51.1					$13,998	$1,769	$12,229
Edcouch-Elsa H S Academy	Public	9-12	211 N Yellowjacket Dr	Elsa	78543	Hidalgo County	Edcouch-Elsa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 262-0151	33	3	9.7	93.9%	1 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.9	1947^th of 1987 public high schools	2.0%		0.7	1960^th of 1961 public high schools	0.1%	13	0.0	0.0	16.7	7.1	15.4					$8,661	$810	$7,850

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