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:
1595^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $26,566

Student/teacher ratio: 6.8

Number of students: 60

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.3%

African American:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.3%

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Performance Trends

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...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Options 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 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...)

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

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Options High School is 6.8, which is the 2^nd best among 8 high schools in the Socorro Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Options High School employs 8.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Options High School is $26,566, which is the 2^nd 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 1595^th 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) 345^th 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
2009	17.73	1398^th	1539	9.2%
2010	14.44	1458^th	1568	7.0%
2011	12.06	1558^th	1672	6.8%
2016	19.07	1514^th	1762	14.1%
2017	14.62	1529^th	1777	14.0%
2018	5.76	1686^th	1797	6.2%
2019	23.90	1461^st	1857	21.3%
2021	22.67	1475^th	1861	20.7%
2022	64.85	504^th	1876	73.1%
2023	24.38	1508^th	1961	23.1%
2024	21.49	1595^th	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	528^th	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
2018	7.49	1705^th	1794	5.0%
2019	25.60	1493^rd	1818	17.9%
2021	27.55	1410^th	1848	23.7%
2022	66.89	347^th	1847	81.2%
2023	28.81	1402^nd	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
2018	4.25	1709^th	1781	4.0%
2019	10.25	1641^st	1798	8.7%
2021	37.89	1152^nd	1815	36.5%
2022	57.50	670^th	1841	63.6%
2023	32.16	1294^th	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
2018	16.94	1643^rd	1784	7.9%
2019	39.58	1058^th	1810	41.5%
2021	45.56	847^th	1829	53.7%
2022	85.86	95^th	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
2018	8.12	1689^th	1803	6.3%
2019	24.04	1442^nd	1824	20.9%
2021	22.24	1457^th	1840	20.8%
2022	69.10	381^st	1853	79.4%
2023	25.68	1436^th	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
2018	8.32	1584^th	1691	6.3%
2019	23.33	1422^nd	1714	17.0%
2021	24.58	1363^rd	1743	21.8%
2022	69.03	336^th	1762	80.9%
2023	36.52	1139^th	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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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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	Total
2008	7	3	2	168	0	n/a	n/a	180
2009	5	1	1	152	1	n/a	n/a	160
2010	8	2	0	198	0	n/a	n/a	208
2011	8	3	0	155	0	0	0	166
2012	11	4	0	162	0	0	0	177
2013	5	5	1	175	1	0	0	187
2014	6	3	2	150	2	0	0	163
2015	6	5	2	130	0	0	0	143
2016	0	1	0	71	0	0	0	72
2017	2	1	0	69	1	0	1	74
2018	2	1	0	112	0	0	2	117
2019	4	5	0	106	0	2	2	119
2020	1	0	0	112	0	0	1	114
2021	2	1	1	84	0	0	0	88
2022	0	2	1	69	0	0	0	72
2023	0	1	0	59	0	0	0	60

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Options High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1461^st of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1508^th 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)	100	29	71%
End of Course Algebra I (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))	77	52	25%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Options High School)	50	25	25%
End of Course Biology (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))	63	57	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Options High School)	26	38	12%
End of Course English I Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))	54	52	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Options High School)	12	35	23%
End of Course English II Reading (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))	53	57	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Options High School)	58	61	3%
End of Course U.S. History (Socorro Independent School District (Isd))	81	81
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	119	60	49.6%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	106	59	44.3%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	4	0	100%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.8%	88.3%	13.5%

Schools Near Options 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 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
Options High School	Public	9-12	12380 Pine Springs	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-1300	60	9	6.8	88.3%	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	59 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.5	1595^th of 1987 public high schools	19.7%		24.4	1508^th of 1961 public high schools	23.1%	87			14.3	22.7	56.4									$26,566	$2,873	$23,693
Keys Academy	Public	6-12	12380 Pine Springs	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-4000	95	17	5.5	87.4%	5 (5.3%)	3 (3.2%)	86 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$52,813	$2,219	$50,594
Harmony Science Academy (El Paso)	Public, Charter	6-12	9405 Betel Dr	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Harmony Public Schools - West Texas	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 859-4620	1,020	69	14.7	74.0%	40 (3.9%)	9 (0.9%)	961 (94.2%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	71.8	379^th of 1987 public high schools	80.9%		74.5	316^th of 1961 public high schools	83.9%	63	77.3	64.9	66.1	71.2	81.9	63.2	63.6	55.0	37.3	58.9	31.9	33.9	34.4	$10,441	$995	$9,446
Del Valle High School	Public	9-12	950 Bordeaux Dr	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 434-3000	1,957	126	15.4	77.7%	25 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1,926 (98.4%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49.4	946^th of 1987 public high schools	52.4%		48.1	979^th of 1961 public high schools	50.1%	33	49.7	59.0	50.0	62.0	62.9									$9,930	$886	$9,043
Americas High School	Public	9-12	12101 Pellicano	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-2800	2,352	138	17.0	68.1%	90 (3.8%)	46 (2.0%)	2,185 (92.9%)	9 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	6 (0.3%)	13 (0.6%)	58.5	720^th of 1987 public high schools	63.8%		54.7	807^th of 1961 public high schools	58.8%	87	43.2	59.8	52.6	60.1	83.1									$9,433	$1,221	$8,211
Mission Early College High School	Public	9-12	10700 Gateway E	El Paso	79927	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-1200	443	23	19.3	72.0%	14 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	414 (93.5%)	8 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	86.5	119^th of 1987 public high schools	94.0%		85.6	114^th of 1961 public high schools	94.2%	5	63.6	76.8	92.2	89.2	84.1									$9,059	$1,263	$7,795
Eastlake High School	Public	9-12	13000 Emerald Pass	El Paso	79928	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-3600	2,851	148	19.3	72.6%	113 (4.0%)	40 (1.4%)	2,661 (93.3%)	9 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	19 (0.7%)	56.3	782^nd of 1987 public high schools	60.6%		49.5	938^th of 1961 public high schools	52.2%	156	48.4	63.2	54.4	61.2	71.4									$9,152	$1,230	$7,921
Socorro High School	Public	9-12	10150 Alameda Ave	El Paso	79927	El Paso County	Socorro Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 937-2000	2,484	143	17.3	87.2%	38 (1.5%)	9 (0.4%)	2,422 (97.5%)	5 (0.2%)	7 (0.3%)	1 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	41	1153^rd of 1987 public high schools	42.0%		35.4	1274^th of 1961 public high schools	35.0%	121	30.9	50.2	41.3	50.5	72.9									$9,679	$1,257	$8,422
Triumph Public High Schools-Elementary Paso East	Public, Charter	9-12	1599 George Dieter Dr	El Paso	79936	El Paso County	Triumph Public High Schools-Elementary Paso	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(915) 298-3637	109	6	18.7		2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	105 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	17.2	1664^th of 1987 public high schools	16.3%		26.1	1472^nd of 1961 public high schools	24.9%	192	9.1	6.7	33.3	52.8	29.3									$11,232	$1,934	$9,297
Premier High School-Elementary Paso Eastpointe	Public, Charter	9-12	1231 Lee Trevino	El Paso	79907	El Paso County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 316-3663	149	8	18.6	82.6%	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.2	1821^st of 1987 public high schools	8.4%		7.9	1789^th of 1961 public high schools	8.8%	32		36.4	21.4	21.4	23.8									$8,817	$830	$7,987

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

What is the racial makeup of Options High School?

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

What district is Options High School in?

Socorro Independent School District (Isd)

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

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