Options High School

Summary:

Options High School is a small public high school in El Paso, Texas, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Socorro Independent School District. With just 60 students, the school has a predominantly Hispanic student body and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite its small size, Options High School faces significant challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with rankings as low as 1686 out of 1797 schools in 2017-2018. Its academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC test scores, has been highly variable, with proficiency rates in core subjects like English and Algebra well below state and district averages. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 65% to 84.7%, and its dropout rate has reached as high as 10.2%.

When compared to other high schools in the Socorro Independent School District, such as Montwood High School, Socorro High School, and Americas High School, Options High School consistently underperforms in academic metrics. Nearby charter schools, like Harmony Science Academy and Premier High School, also outperform Options High School in test scores, graduation rates, and overall statewide rankings. Despite these challenges, Options High School has a relatively high per-student spending of over $26,000, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's educational programs and support services to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 12380 Pine Springs
       El Paso, TX  79928


(915) 937-1300

District: Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1595th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $26,566 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.8 Help
Number of students:  60

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.3%
African American:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Options High School ranks worse than 80.3% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 8 ranked high schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.49. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Options 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 Options High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98.3%), African American (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Options High School is 6.8, which is the 2nd best among 8 high schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Options High School is $26,566, which is the 2nd highest among 8 high schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Options High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Options High School 1595th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Options High School in the ranking list.)

Socorro Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Socorro Independent School District (Isd) 345th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Options High School

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Rank History for all students at Options High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 17.73 1398th 1539 9.2%
2010 14.44 1458th 1568 7.0%
2011 12.06 1558th 1672 6.8%
2016 19.07 1514th 1762 14.1%
2017 14.62 1529th 1777 14.0%
2018 5.76 1686th 1797 6.2%
2019 23.90 1461st 1857 21.3%
2021 22.67 1475th 1861 20.7%
2022 64.85 504th 1876 73.1%
2023 24.38 1508th 1961 23.1%
2024 21.49 1595th 1987 19.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Options High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.88 528th 1371 61.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Options High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.49 1705th 1794 5.0%
2019 25.60 1493rd 1818 17.9%
2021 27.55 1410th 1848 23.7%
2022 66.89 347th 1847 81.2%
2023 28.81 1402nd 1897 26.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Options High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.25 1709th 1781 4.0%
2019 10.25 1641st 1798 8.7%
2021 37.89 1152nd 1815 36.5%
2022 57.50 670th 1841 63.6%
2023 32.16 1294th 1891 31.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Options High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.94 1643rd 1784 7.9%
2019 39.58 1058th 1810 41.5%
2021 45.56 847th 1829 53.7%
2022 85.86 95th 1837 94.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Options High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.12 1689th 1803 6.3%
2019 24.04 1442nd 1824 20.9%
2021 22.24 1457th 1840 20.8%
2022 69.10 381st 1853 79.4%
2023 25.68 1436th 1913 24.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Options High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.32 1584th 1691 6.3%
2019 23.33 1422nd 1714 17.0%
2021 24.58 1363rd 1743 21.8%
2022 69.03 336th 1762 80.9%
2023 36.52 1139th 1820 37.4%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Options High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 7 3 2 168 0 n/a n/a 0 180
2009 5 1 1 152 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2010 8 2 0 198 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2011 8 3 0 155 0 0 0 0 166
2012 11 4 0 162 0 0 0 0 177
2013 5 5 1 175 1 0 0 0 187
2014 6 3 2 150 2 0 0 0 163
2015 6 5 2 130 0 0 0 0 143
2016 0 1 0 71 0 0 0 0 72
2017 2 1 0 69 1 0 1 0 74
2018 2 1 0 112 0 0 2 0 117
2019 4 5 0 106 0 2 2 0 119
2020 1 0 0 112 0 0 1 0 114
2021 2 1 1 84 0 0 0 0 88
2022 0 2 1 69 0 0 0 0 72
2023 0 1 0 59 0 0 0 0 60

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 Options High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 180 13.3 13.5 62.2
2009 160 9.8 16.2 70
2010 208 14.5 14.3 61.1
2011 166 17.2 9.6 64.5
2012 177 17.8 9.9 66.1
2013 187 16.8 11.1 65.2
2014 163 15.4 10.5 73
2015 143 15.0 9.5 58
2016 72 12.0 6.0 55.6
2017 74 12.0 6.1 91.9
2018 117 14.9 7.8 83.8
2019 119 14.6 8.1 74.8
2020 114 11.6 9.8 81.6
2021 88 11.8 7.4 79.5
2022 72 10.0 7.1 69.4
2023 60 8.8 6.8 88.3

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 Options High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 180 13.3 13.5 62.2
2009 160 9.8 16.2 70
2010 208 14.5 14.3 61.1
2011 166 17.2 9.6 64.5
2012 177 17.8 9.9 66.1
2013 187 16.8 11.1 65.2
2014 163 15.4 10.5 73
2015 143 15.0 9.5 58
2016 72 12.0 6.0 55.6
2017 74 12.0 6.1 91.9
2018 117 14.9 7.8 83.8
2019 119 14.6 8.1 74.8
2020 114 11.6 9.8 81.6
2021 88 11.8 7.4 79.5
2022 72 10.0 7.1 69.4
2023 60 8.8 6.8 88.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Options High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,656 (13.2%) $17,425 (86.8%) $20,081
2020 $2,675 (12.9%) $18,035 (87.1%) $20,710
2021 $2,873 (10.8%) $23,693 (89.2%) $26,566

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Options 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 1461st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1508th of 1961 High schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Options High School)10029
 71%
   End of Course Algebra I (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))7752
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Options High School)5025
 25%
   End of Course Biology (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))6357
 6%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Options High School)2638
 12%
   End of Course English I Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5452
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Options High School)1235
 23%
   End of Course English II Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))5357
 4%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Options High School)5861
 3%
   End of Course U.S. History (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))8181
   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 Students11960
 49.6%
African American51
 80%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10659
 44.3%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White40
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.8%88.3%
 13.5%


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Students at Options High School are 98% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Options High School ranks in the bottom 19.7% of Texas high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 60 students attended Options High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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