Shepherd High School

Summary:

Shepherd High School is a public high school located in Shepherd, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 601 students. The school is part of the Shepherd Independent School District, which is ranked 842 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shepherd High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (42.43%) and African American (4.66%) students compared to nearby schools like Livingston High School and Tarkington High School. Despite lower test scores on STAAR EOC exams, the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.4% to 96.0%, and a low dropout rate, from 0.0% to 1.6%. This suggests the school is effective in supporting students to complete their high school education, even if they are not meeting the same academic benchmarks as their peers in other schools.

Shepherd High School serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.59% to 76.71%, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's higher per-student spending, ranging from $11,634 to $12,786, may reflect the additional resources and support needed to address the unique needs of this student population. Overall, Shepherd High School faces a unique set of challenges, including a diverse student body, lower academic performance, and significant socioeconomic factors, which may require targeted interventions and additional resources to support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1 Pirate Ln
       Shepherd, TX  77371-0429


(936) 628-3371

District: Shepherd Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1345th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,786 Help


Feeder schools for Shepherd High School:

Elementary:    Shepherd Intermediate
    Shepherd Pri
Middle:    Shepherd Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  601

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
Hispanic:
42.4%
African American:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shepherd High School ranks worse than 67.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.99. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Shepherd High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), Hispanic (42.4%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shepherd High School is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shepherd High School is $12,786.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Shepherd High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd High School 1345th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Shepherd High School in the ranking list.)

Shepherd Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Shepherd Independent School District (Isd) 842nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shepherd High School

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Rank History for all students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 41.14 1059th 1427 25.8%
2005 36.11 1088th 1429 23.9%
2006 41.19 1023rd 1430 28.5%
2007 50.45 912th 1497 39.1%
2008 50.04 929th 1510 38.5%
2009 53.31 904th 1539 41.3%
2010 55.16 885th 1568 43.6%
2011 51.54 1058th 1672 36.7%
2012 30.12 1267th 1603 21.0%
2013 24.72 1365th 1652 17.4%
2014 30.11 1340th 1734 22.7%
2015 50.11 969th 1743 44.4%
2016 46.70 1037th 1762 41.1%
2017 26.72 1323rd 1777 25.5%
2018 29.92 1275th 1797 29.0%
2019 38.98 1159th 1857 37.6%
2021 31.31 1285th 1861 31.0%
2022 32.46 1286th 1876 31.4%
2023 28.73 1410th 1961 28.1%
2024 32.99 1345th 1987 32.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.99 572nd 604 5.3%
2021 40.51 344th 588 41.5%
2022 11.24 615th 664 7.4%
2023 61.63 217th 677 67.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.48 685th 1113 38.5%
2019 32.13 775th 1136 31.8%
2021 27.31 916th 1195 23.3%
2022 44.85 519th 1278 59.4%
2023 31.90 871st 1371 36.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.51 1299th 1347 3.6%
2019 40.08 757th 1357 44.2%
2021 32.60 968th 1382 30.0%
2022 51.13 521st 1418 63.3%
2023 34.31 959th 1478 35.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.25 1402nd 1794 21.9%
2019 40.37 1085th 1818 40.3%
2021 31.12 1324th 1848 28.4%
2022 33.01 1260th 1847 31.8%
2023 29.54 1381st 1897 27.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.40 1205th 1781 32.3%
2019 43.35 1072nd 1798 40.4%
2021 31.80 1271st 1815 30.0%
2022 29.03 1337th 1841 27.4%
2023 28.60 1357th 1891 28.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.17 247th 1137 78.3%
2019 66.97 385th 1145 66.4%
2021 75.67 58th 1177 95.1%
2022 56.61 676th 1172 42.3%
2023 26.57 1015th 1182 14.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.88 1493rd 1784 16.3%
2019 33.79 1250th 1810 30.9%
2021 32.97 1228th 1829 32.9%
2022 44.18 849th 1837 53.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.59 1444th 1803 19.9%
2019 33.14 1244th 1824 31.8%
2021 28.98 1322nd 1840 28.2%
2022 34.70 1191st 1853 35.7%
2023 26.57 1416th 1913 26.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.43 652nd 1013 35.6%
2019 41.58 545th 1024 46.8%
2021 53.01 388th 1020 62.0%
2022 48.19 426th 1031 58.7%
2023 42.79 538th 1069 49.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.16 1298th 1691 23.2%
2019 35.41 1148th 1714 33.0%
2021 27.52 1297th 1743 25.6%
2022 35.79 1101st 1762 37.5%
2023 25.16 1405th 1820 22.8%
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Rank History for White students at Shepherd High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.46 1329th 1539 13.6%
2019 29.66 1172nd 1526 23.2%
2021 16.00 1320th 1510 12.6%
2022 15.33 1358th 1525 11.0%
2023 16.56 1359th 1576 13.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Shepherd High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 328 50 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1990 299 37 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1991 267 36 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 315
1992 288 42 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 302 39 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 356
1994 328 49 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 361 45 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1996 361 45 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1997 368 48 2 26 1 n/a n/a 0 445
1998 385 49 2 27 1 n/a n/a 0 464
1999 399 54 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2000 377 60 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 394 67 7 32 3 n/a n/a 0 503
2002 395 63 5 48 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2003 395 63 5 48 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2004 427 66 7 58 2 n/a n/a 0 560
2005 397 58 3 62 1 n/a n/a 0 521
2006 368 62 5 74 0 n/a n/a 0 509
2007 369 61 5 65 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2008 367 53 6 66 3 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 356 52 11 66 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2010 379 41 9 80 6 n/a n/a 0 515
2011 376 34 7 94 7 0 2 0 520
2012 386 31 8 108 5 0 0 0 538
2013 362 42 4 114 2 0 1 0 525
2014 353 41 3 105 3 0 3 0 508
2015 358 44 4 112 1 0 3 0 522
2016 347 52 3 137 1 0 6 0 546
2017 365 41 4 160 1 0 5 0 576
2018 354 49 3 176 1 0 6 0 589
2019 319 38 2 189 2 0 13 0 563
2020 302 25 0 178 0 0 18 0 523
2021 285 27 0 200 0 0 27 0 539
2022 269 19 2 221 0 0 20 0 531
2023 289 28 4 255 0 0 25 0 601

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 Shepherd High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 386 n/a n/a n/a
1990 348 26.0 13.3 n/a
1991 315 26.4 11.9 n/a
1992 346 29.3 11.8 21.4
1993 356 31.0 11.5 35.7
1994 390 31.5 12.4 25.6
1995 424 33.8 12.5 22.4
1996 424 33.8 12.5 22.4
1997 445 35.1 12.7 24.5
1998 464 37.0 12.5 22
1999 490 38.5 12.7 36.5
2000 468 38.9 12.0 34.4
2001 503 42.0 12.0 36.6
2002 513 45.3 11.3 40.2
2003 513 45.3 11.3 40.2
2004 560 45.6 12.3 42.9
2005 521 46.1 11.3 44.5
2006 509 45.6 11.2 40.5
2007 500 44.6 11.2 38.6
2008 495 45.7 10.8 50.1
2009 488 44.8 10.9 54.9
2010 515 46.0 11.2 56.9
2011 520 41.6 12.4 62.1
2012 538 43.6 12.3 61
2013 525 45.0 11.6 60.2
2014 508 40.2 12.6 59.8
2015 522 43.0 12.1 58.8
2016 546 41.0 13.3 61.9
2017 576 44.6 12.8 60.4
2018 589 43.0 13.6 41.3
2019 563 46.0 12.2 65.5
2020 523 45.4 11.5 63.3
2021 539 44.6 12.0 56.6
2022 531 44.1 12.0 75.9
2023 601 48.6 12.3 76.7

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 Shepherd High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 386 n/a n/a n/a
1990 348 26.0 13.3 n/a
1991 315 26.4 11.9 n/a
1992 346 29.3 11.8 21.4
1993 356 31.0 11.5 35.7
1994 390 31.5 12.4 25.6
1995 424 33.8 12.5 22.4
1996 424 33.8 12.5 22.4
1997 445 35.1 12.7 24.5
1998 464 37.0 12.5 22
1999 490 38.5 12.7 36.5
2000 468 38.9 12.0 34.4
2001 503 42.0 12.0 36.6
2002 513 45.3 11.3 40.2
2003 513 45.3 11.3 40.2
2004 560 45.6 12.3 42.9
2005 521 46.1 11.3 44.5
2006 509 45.6 11.2 40.5
2007 500 44.6 11.2 38.6
2008 495 45.7 10.8 50.1
2009 488 44.8 10.9 54.9
2010 515 46.0 11.2 56.9
2011 520 41.6 12.4 62.1
2012 538 43.6 12.3 61
2013 525 45.0 11.6 60.2
2014 508 40.2 12.6 59.8
2015 522 43.0 12.1 58.8
2016 546 41.0 13.3 61.9
2017 576 44.6 12.8 60.4
2018 589 43.0 13.6 41.3
2019 563 46.0 12.2 65.5
2020 523 45.4 11.5 63.3
2021 539 44.6 12.0 56.6
2022 531 44.1 12.0 75.9
2023 601 48.6 12.3 76.7

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 Shepherd High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $995 (8.6%) $10,639 (91.4%) $11,634
2020 $926 (7.6%) $11,277 (92.4%) $12,203
2021 $1,515 (11.8%) $11,271 (88.2%) $12,786

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shepherd High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1159th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1410th of 1961 High schools
 9.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Shepherd High School)6828
 40%
   End of Course Algebra I (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))7137
 34%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Shepherd High School)5240
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))5240
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Shepherd High School)4441
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))4441
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Shepherd High School)4238
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Shepherd High School)5669
 13%
   End of Course U.S. History (Shepherd Independent School District (Isd))5669
 13%
   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 Students563601
 6.7%
African American3828
 26.3%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic189255
 34.9%
Pacific Islander00
White319289
 9.4%
Two or More Races1325
 92.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%76.7%
 11.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Shepherd High School

Students at Shepherd High School are 48% White, 42% Hispanic, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races.

Shepherd High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shepherd Intermediate
Elementary : Shepherd Pri
Middle : Shepherd Middle

Shepherd High School ranks 1345th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 601 students attended Shepherd High School.


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