Summary:
Silsbee High School is a public high school serving 814 students in grades 9-12 in Silsbee, Texas, which is part of the Silsbee Independent School District. The school faces several challenges, including below-average academic performance, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.
Silsbee High School's academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC assessments, is generally below the state and district averages across all subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra I (8.28%), English I Reading (47.44%), and U.S. History (59.78%) were significantly lower than the state averages. When compared to nearby schools, such as Lumberton High School, Silsbee High School generally performs worse academically and has a lower four-year graduation rate (95.6% vs. 96.8%).
Silsbee High School's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups. The school's ranking for African American students (849 out of 1,069 Texas high schools) and Hispanic students (1,515 out of 1,820) is much lower than its ranking for White students (1,374 out of 1,576) and multi-racial students (561 out of 677). Additionally, the school's rankings for Special Education students (1,336 out of 1,478) and English Language Learners (1,244 out of 1,371) are among the lowest, indicating a need for improvement in supporting these student populations.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9
Number of students: 814
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.1%
African American:
21.3%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Two or more races:
5.5%
Asian:
0.6%
American Indian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.7%
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