Tomball Star Academy

Summary:

Tomball Star Academy is a high-performing public high school serving grades 9-12 in Tomball, Texas, part of the Tomball Independent School District, which is ranked 27th out of 968 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Tomball Star Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with exceptional academic performance. The school boasts proficiency rates as high as 100% on STAAR End-of-Course exams, significantly outpacing district and state averages. Tomball Star Academy also excels in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, with high rankings for female, male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school maintains an impressive 98.3% four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate.

Compared to nearby schools like Tomball Memorial High School and Tomball High School, Tomball Star Academy significantly outperforms on academic measures. However, the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students is lower, suggesting room for improvement in supporting its highest-achieving students. Additionally, Tomball Star Academy has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, indicating a higher socioeconomic status student population compared to the surrounding district and state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

11211 Fm 2920 Building 3
Tomball, TX 77375

(281) 357-3222

District: Tomball Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
7^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,853

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 337

Racial breakdown:

White:

39.5%

Hispanic:

35.9%

Asian:

14.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Tomball Star Academy ranks better than 99.6% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Tomball Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.71. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tomball Star Academy 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 Student population at Tomball Star Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.5%), Hispanic (35.9%), Asian (14.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tomball Star Academy is 13.9, which is the 2^nd best among 3 high schools in the Tomball Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Tomball Star Academy employs 24.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tomball Star Academy is $7,853. 2 high schools in the Tomball Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Tomball Star Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Tomball Star Academy 7^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Tomball Star Academy in the ranking list.)

Tomball Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tomball Independent School District (Isd) 27^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Tomball Star Academy

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Rank History for all students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	95.43	8^th	1861	99.6%
2022	94.58	9^th	1876	99.5%
2023	95.05	8^th	1961	99.6%
2024	95.71	7^th	1987	99.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	89.90	29^th	664	95.6%
2023	94.86	4^th	677	99.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	99.65	8^th	1371	99.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	85.95	107^th	1818	94.1%
2021	97.37	8^th	1848	99.6%
2022	97.40	7^th	1847	99.6%
2023	96.85	9^th	1897	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	86.27	86^th	1798	95.2%
2021	94.20	11^th	1815	99.4%
2022	92.96	15^th	1841	99.2%
2023	93.64	10^th	1891	99.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	71.63	54^th	1145	95.3%
2021	73.37	226^th	1177	80.8%
2022	73.54	37^th	1172	96.8%
2023	71.93	222^nd	1182	81.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	83.43	124^th	1810	93.1%
2021	97.95	11^th	1829	99.4%
2022	95.85	31^st	1837	98.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	88.95	79^th	1824	95.7%
2021	95.85	10^th	1840	99.5%
2022	94.99	10^th	1853	99.5%
2023	95.35	5^th	1913	99.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	84.22	25^th	487	94.9%
2021	83.88	32^nd	488	93.4%
2022	84.73	23^rd	507	95.5%
2023	82.17	44^th	525	91.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	97.92	5^th	1024	99.5%
2021	97.50	15^th	1020	98.5%
2022	98.11	8^th	1031	99.2%
2023	95.90	26^th	1069	97.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	86.69	107^th	1714	93.8%
2021	96.56	9^th	1743	99.5%
2022	95.92	15^th	1762	99.1%
2023	96.28	6^th	1820	99.7%

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Rank History for White students at Tomball Star Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	84.29	96^th	1526	93.7%
2021	92.58	15^th	1510	99.0%
2022	91.65	25^th	1525	98.4%
2023	91.87	30^th	1576	98.1%

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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 Tomball Star Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	50	5	14	33	0	2	104
2019	123	14	26	67	0	5	235
2020	148	18	30	88	0	7	291
2021	195	25	44	124	2	11	401
2022	152	21	38	128	3	11	353
2023	133	23	48	121	2	10	337

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 Tomball Star Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	104	7.0	14.8	17.3
2019	235	14.0	16.7	21.3
2020	291	17.8	16.2	21
2021	401	21.0	19.0	21.4
2022	353	22.0	15.9	27.5
2023	337	24.1	13.9	31.8

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 Tomball Star Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	104	7.0	14.8	17.3
2019	235	14.0	16.7	21.3
2020	291	17.8	16.2	21
2021	401	21.0	19.0	21.4
2022	353	22.0	15.9	27.5
2023	337	24.1	13.9	31.8

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 Tomball Star Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$522 (6.4%)	$7,616 (93.6%)	$8,139
2020	$502 (6.4%)	$7,299 (93.6%)	$7,801
2021	$615 (7.8%)	$7,237 (92.2%)	$7,853

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Tomball Star Academy

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Tomball Star Academy)	72	93	21%
End of Course Algebra I (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))	79	82	3%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Tomball Star Academy)	97	100	3%
End of Course Biology (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))	80	83	3%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Tomball Star Academy)	90	100	10%
End of Course English I Reading (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))	75	79	4%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Tomball Star Academy)	94	100	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))	74	76	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	235	337	43.4%
African American	14	23	64.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	26	48	84.6%
Hispanic	67	121	80.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	123	133	8.1%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	31.8%	10.5%

Schools Near Tomball Star Academy

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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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Tomball Star Academy	Public	9-12	11211 Fm 2920 Building 3	Tomball	77375	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3222	337	24	13.9	31.8%	133 (39.5%)	23 (6.8%)	121 (35.9%)	48 (14.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	95.7	7^th of 1987 public high schools	99.6%		95	8^th of 1961 public high schools	99.6%	1	96.4	99.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	$7,853	$615	$7,237
Tomball Alternative Education Center	Public	5-12	1302 Keefer St	Tomball	77375	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3281	0	12	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Tomball High School	Public	9-12	30330 Quinn Rd	Tomball	77375	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3220	2,801	156	17.9	34.0%	1,361 (48.6%)	154 (5.5%)	1,069 (38.2%)	94 (3.4%)	11 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	112 (4.0%)	76.8	277^th of 1987 public high schools	86.1%		76	292^nd of 1961 public high schools	85.1%	15	67.6	78.7	73.1	73.5	82.4	$8,873	$651	$8,222
Ischool-Creekside	Public, Charter	9-12	8747 W New Harmony Trail	Tomball	77375	Harris County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 747-6701	57	4	14.2	28.1%	28 (49.1%)	4 (7.0%)	18 (31.6%)	2 (3.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (7.0%)	81.7	185^th of 1987 public high schools	90.7%		79.5	217^th of 1961 public high schools	88.9%	32	50.0	87.5	82.4	85.0	81.3
Klein Oak High School	Public	9-12	22603 Northcrest Dr	Klein	77389	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-5000	3,621	222	16.2	38.3%	1,335 (36.9%)	517 (14.3%)	1,324 (36.6%)	290 (8.0%)	13 (0.4%)	3 (0.1%)	139 (3.8%)	69.3	445^th of 1987 public high schools	77.6%		63.8	594^th of 1961 public high schools	69.7%	149	45.9	72.0	64.7	73.6	83.5	$8,687	$687	$8,000
Tomball Memorial High School	Public	9-12	19100 Northpointe Ridge Ln	Tomball	77377	Harris County	Tomball Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 357-3230	2,992	169	17.6	27.8%	1,445 (48.3%)	201 (6.7%)	866 (28.9%)	343 (11.5%)	3 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	134 (4.5%)	87.2	106^th of 1987 public high schools	94.7%		85.4	125^th of 1961 public high schools	93.6%	19	78.4	87.0	81.0	86.5	91.1	$8,629	$628	$8,001
Klein Cain High School	Public	9-12	10201 Spring Cypress Rd	Klein	77070	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 249-4000	3,902	232	16.7	40.9%	1,267 (32.5%)	549 (14.1%)	1,550 (39.7%)	395 (10.1%)	14 (0.4%)	5 (0.1%)	122 (3.1%)	63.5	590^th of 1987 public high schools	70.3%		60.6	665^th of 1961 public high schools	66.1%	75	41.3	63.5	61.7	68.1	83.8	$8,343	$659	$7,684
Harris County Jjaep	Public	7-12	7200 Spring Cypress Rd	Klein	77379	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 249-4000	6				0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)	4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$7,164	$634	$6,530
Klein High School	Public	9-12	16715 Stuebner Airline Rd	Klein	77379	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 484-4000	3,352	211	15.8	44.9%	1,012 (30.2%)	635 (18.9%)	1,127 (33.6%)	395 (11.8%)	11 (0.3%)	6 (0.2%)	166 (5.0%)	69.9	426^th of 1987 public high schools	78.6%		66.3	526^th of 1961 public high schools	73.2%	100	56.1	72.2	65.8	73.6	78.0	$9,319	$724	$8,595
K E Kaufman Alternative Education Center	Public	6-12	7302 Kleingreen Ln	Klein	77379	Harris County	Klein Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(832) 249-4800	110	35	3.1	83.6%	15 (13.6%)	38 (34.5%)	50 (45.5%)	4 (3.6%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)								(n/a)						$98,162	$1,507	$96,655

Frequently Asked Questions about Tomball Star Academy

Is Tomball Star Academy a good school?

Yes! Tomball Star Academy is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 7^th of 1987 Texas high schools.

How many students attend Tomball Star Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 337 students attended Tomball Star Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Tomball Star Academy?

Students at Tomball Star Academy are 39% White, 36% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Tomball Star Academy in?

Tomball Independent School District (Isd)

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