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Spearman High School

Summary:

Spearman High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Spearman, Texas, with a student population of 223. The school is part of the Spearman Independent School District, which is ranked 175 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating.

Spearman High School is a standout institution, maintaining a consistently high four-year graduation rate of 95.8% to 100% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the state average. The school also boasts a 0% dropout rate, a remarkable achievement. Academically, Spearman High School's students excel on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, particularly in subjects like English II Reading, U.S. History, and Biology, where their proficiency rates exceed the state and district averages. The school's diverse student population, which is predominantly Hispanic, has shown strong performance across various subgroups, including female students, Hispanic students, and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, Spearman High School's academic standing is comparable to that of Gruver High School, located about 13 miles away, which has consistently ranked in the top 5% of Texas high schools. This suggests that the Panhandle region of Texas is home to several exemplary public high schools. Spearman High School's investment in resources, with a per-student spending of approximately $13,000, higher than the state average, and a small student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1, likely contributes to its strong academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 403 E 11th Ave
       Spearman, TX  79081-4008

(806) 659-2584

District: Spearman Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
617th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,045 Help


Feeder schools for Spearman High School:

Elementary:    Gus Birdwell Elementary
Middle:    Spearman J H

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  223

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
66.4%
White:
33.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Compare Details Spearman High School ranks better than 68.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.46. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Spearman High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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: Hispanic (66.4%), White (33.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spearman High School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spearman High School is $13,045.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spearman High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Spearman High School 617th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Spearman High School in the ranking list.)

Spearman Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spearman Independent School District (Isd) 175th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spearman High School

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Rank History for all students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.07 535th 1427 62.5%
2005 68.76 404th 1429 71.7%
2006 64.26 558th 1430 61.0%
2007 64.63 567th 1497 62.1%
2008 68.83 427th 1510 71.7%
2009 67.36 475th 1539 69.1%
2010 61.86 686th 1568 56.3%
2011 65.64 580th 1672 65.3%
2012 66.36 388th 1603 75.8%
2013 69.15 382nd 1652 76.9%
2014 71.92 328th 1734 81.1%
2015 69.83 406th 1743 76.7%
2016 74.47 252nd 1762 85.7%
2017 69.91 353rd 1777 80.1%
2018 58.51 608th 1797 66.2%
2019 62.36 558th 1857 70.0%
2021 79.92 219th 1861 88.2%
2022 81.20 176th 1876 90.6%
2023 72.88 358th 1961 81.7%
2024 62.46 617th 1987 68.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.04 941st 1113 15.5%
2019 46.71 439th 1136 61.4%
2021 64.91 239th 1195 80.0%
2022 70.22 194th 1278 84.8%
2023 52.40 446th 1371 67.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.71 269th 1347 80.0%
2019 33.19 938th 1357 30.9%
2021 69.77 230th 1382 83.4%
2022 47.38 593rd 1418 58.2%
2023 27.02 1167th 1478 21.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 529th 1794 70.5%
2019 58.31 552nd 1818 69.6%
2021 81.43 131st 1848 92.9%
2022 83.97 120th 1847 93.5%
2023 73.90 257th 1897 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.49 634th 1781 64.4%
2019 58.81 668th 1798 62.8%
2021 78.07 240th 1815 86.8%
2022 83.77 126th 1841 93.2%
2023 82.07 153rd 1891 91.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.97 714th 1137 37.2%
2019 70.48 274th 1145 76.1%
2021 72.97 264th 1177 77.6%
2022 70.06 314th 1172 73.2%
2023 71.93 223rd 1182 81.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.57 652nd 1784 63.5%
2019 57.37 526th 1810 70.9%
2021 83.67 102nd 1829 94.4%
2022 78.50 172nd 1837 90.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.62 779th 1803 56.8%
2019 63.27 509th 1824 72.1%
2021 79.83 210th 1840 88.6%
2022 75.22 277th 1853 85.1%
2023 63.22 558th 1913 70.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.68 599th 1691 64.6%
2019 57.04 603rd 1714 64.8%
2021 83.44 128th 1743 92.7%
2022 78.74 181st 1762 89.7%
2023 70.42 338th 1820 81.4%
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Rank History for White students at Spearman High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.72 455th 1539 70.4%
2019 74.32 261st 1526 82.9%
2021 68.31 351st 1510 76.8%
2022 84.39 81st 1525 94.7%
2023 72.04 287th 1576 81.8%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Spearman High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 180 0 1 58 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1990 175 0 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1991 184 0 0 46 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1992 187 0 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1993 192 0 0 38 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1994 184 0 0 40 0 n/a n/a 0 224
1995 175 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1996 175 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1997 174 0 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1998 164 0 0 82 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1999 161 0 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 246
2000 145 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2001 134 0 0 92 1 n/a n/a 0 227
2002 121 0 1 100 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 121 0 1 100 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 115 0 1 101 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2005 118 0 1 106 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2006 110 0 1 110 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2007 100 0 0 116 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2008 99 0 0 128 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2009 104 0 0 131 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2010 81 2 1 134 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2011 83 1 3 135 1 0 3 0 226
2012 85 1 4 130 1 0 5 0 226
2013 89 1 5 126 1 0 5 0 227
2014 96 0 4 128 0 0 4 0 232
2015 94 0 3 139 0 0 4 0 240
2016 85 0 2 164 0 0 4 0 255
2017 87 0 1 168 0 0 2 0 258
2018 84 0 1 180 0 0 2 0 267
2019 77 0 1 186 0 0 1 0 265
2020 74 0 1 182 0 0 1 0 258
2021 80 0 1 182 0 0 1 0 264
2022 80 0 1 174 0 0 1 0 256
2023 75 0 0 148 0 0 0 0 223

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 Spearman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 239 n/a n/a n/a
1990 236 22.0 10.7 n/a
1991 230 21.8 10.5 n/a
1992 234 22.8 10.2 16.7
1993 230 21.0 11.0 18.3
1994 224 23.6 9.5 19.2
1995 238 24.3 9.8 23.9
1996 238 24.3 9.8 23.9
1997 241 24.7 9.8 24.1
1998 246 23.6 10.4 25.6
1999 246 24.6 10.0 32.5
2000 225 24.8 9.1 11.6
2001 227 26.1 8.7 30.8
2002 222 26.3 8.4 36.5
2003 222 26.3 8.4 36.5
2004 217 26.0 8.3 30.9
2005 225 27.5 8.2 32.9
2006 221 27.1 8.2 41.6
2007 216 26.1 8.3 36.1
2008 227 28.1 8.1 36.1
2009 235 27.5 8.5 36.2
2010 218 28.9 7.5 47.7
2011 226 32.0 7.0 50.9
2012 226 29.2 7.7 43.4
2013 227 24.7 9.1 43.6
2014 232 26.9 8.5 41.4
2015 240 27.0 8.8 45.8
2016 255 26.0 9.8 53.7
2017 258 25.1 10.2 55
2018 267 24.8 10.7 56.9
2019 265 27.1 9.7 62.3
2020 258 26.7 9.6 55.8
2021 264 25.5 10.3 56.8
2022 256 27.7 9.2 49.2
2023 223 24.8 8.9 53.4

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 Spearman High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 239 n/a n/a n/a
1990 236 22.0 10.7 n/a
1991 230 21.8 10.5 n/a
1992 234 22.8 10.2 16.7
1993 230 21.0 11.0 18.3
1994 224 23.6 9.5 19.2
1995 238 24.3 9.8 23.9
1996 238 24.3 9.8 23.9
1997 241 24.7 9.8 24.1
1998 246 23.6 10.4 25.6
1999 246 24.6 10.0 32.5
2000 225 24.8 9.1 11.6
2001 227 26.1 8.7 30.8
2002 222 26.3 8.4 36.5
2003 222 26.3 8.4 36.5
2004 217 26.0 8.3 30.9
2005 225 27.5 8.2 32.9
2006 221 27.1 8.2 41.6
2007 216 26.1 8.3 36.1
2008 227 28.1 8.1 36.1
2009 235 27.5 8.5 36.2
2010 218 28.9 7.5 47.7
2011 226 32.0 7.0 50.9
2012 226 29.2 7.7 43.4
2013 227 24.7 9.1 43.6
2014 232 26.9 8.5 41.4
2015 240 27.0 8.8 45.8
2016 255 26.0 9.8 53.7
2017 258 25.1 10.2 55
2018 267 24.8 10.7 56.9
2019 265 27.1 9.7 62.3
2020 258 26.7 9.6 55.8
2021 264 25.5 10.3 56.8
2022 256 27.7 9.2 49.2
2023 223 24.8 8.9 53.4

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 Spearman High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $934 (7.7%) $11,156 (92.3%) $12,090
2020 $1,083 (8.5%) $11,687 (91.5%) $12,770
2021 $941 (7.2%) $12,104 (92.8%) $13,045

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spearman 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 558th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 358th of 1961 High schools
 11.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Spearman High School)6057
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))6865
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Spearman High School)7571
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))7571
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Spearman High School)7375
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))7375
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Spearman High School)4565
 20%
   End of Course English II Reading (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))4565
 20%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Spearman High School)7593
 18%
   End of Course U.S. History (Spearman Independent School District (Isd))7593
 18%
   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 Students265223
 15.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic186148
 20.4%
Pacific Islander00
White7775
 2.6%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.3%53.4%
 8.9%

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Spearman High School ranks 617th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Spearman High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gus Birdwell Elementary
Middle : Spearman J H

Students at Spearman High School are 66% Hispanic, 34% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 223 students attended Spearman High School.


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