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:
7th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,853 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
39.6%
Hispanic:
36.3%
Asian:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.71. (See more...)
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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.
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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 Student population at Tomball Star Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (39.6%), Hispanic (36.3%), Asian (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tomball Star Academy is 16, which is the 2nd best among 3 high schools in the Tomball Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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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 2024 Rankings:

Tomball Star Academy:

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

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Tomball Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Tomball Independent School District (Isd) 27th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.43 8th 1861 99.6%
2022 94.58 9th 1876 99.5%
2023 95.05 8th 1961 99.6%
2024 95.71 7th 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 29th 664 95.6%
2023 94.86 4th 677 99.4%
2024 92.82 23rd 730 96.8%
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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 8th 1371 99.4%
2024 94.82 33rd 1435 97.7%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 85.95 107th 1818 94.1%
2021 97.37 8th 1848 99.6%
2022 97.40 7th 1847 99.6%
2023 96.85 9th 1897 99.5%
2024 97.43 8th 1883 99.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.27 86th 1798 95.2%
2021 94.20 11th 1815 99.4%
2022 92.96 15th 1841 99.2%
2023 93.64 10th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 71.63 54th 1145 95.3%
2021 73.37 226th 1177 80.8%
2022 73.54 37th 1172 96.8%
2023 71.93 222nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.43 124th 1810 93.1%
2021 97.95 11th 1829 99.4%
2022 95.85 31st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.95 79th 1824 95.7%
2021 95.85 10th 1840 99.5%
2022 94.99 10th 1853 99.5%
2023 95.35 5th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.22 25th 487 94.9%
2021 83.88 32nd 488 93.4%
2022 84.73 23rd 507 95.5%
2023 82.17 44th 525 91.6%
2024 83.14 9th 529 98.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.92 5th 1024 99.5%
2021 97.50 15th 1020 98.5%
2022 98.11 8th 1031 99.2%
2023 95.90 26th 1069 97.6%
2024 98.29 7th 1065 99.3%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 86.69 107th 1714 93.8%
2021 96.56 9th 1743 99.5%
2022 95.92 15th 1762 99.1%
2023 96.28 6th 1820 99.7%
2024 96.64 8th 1804 99.6%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2019 84.29 96th 1526 93.7%
2021 92.58 15th 1510 99.0%
2022 91.65 25th 1525 98.4%
2023 91.87 30th 1576 98.1%
2024 93.23 20th 1556 98.7%
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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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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 Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2018 50 5 14 33 0 0 2 0 104
2019 123 14 26 67 0 0 5 0 235
2020 148 18 30 88 0 0 7 0 291
2021 195 25 44 124 2 0 11 0 401
2022 152 21 38 128 3 0 11 0 353
2023 133 23 48 121 2 0 10 0 337
2024 145 23 49 133 1 0 15 0 366

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
2024 366 22.8 16.0 29.8

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
2024 366 22.8 16.0 29.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Tomball Star Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Tomball Star Academy)7293
 21%
   End of Course Algebra I (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))7982
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Tomball Star Academy)97100
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))8083
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Tomball Star Academy)90100
 10%
   End of Course English I Reading (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))7579
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Tomball Star Academy)94100
 6%
   End of Course English II Reading (Tomball Independent School District (Isd))7476
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students235337
 43.4%
African American1423
 64.3%
American Indian02
Asian2648
 84.6%
Hispanic67121
 80.6%
Pacific Islander00
White123133
 8.1%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.3%31.8%
 10.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Tomball Star Academy

Students at Tomball Star Academy are 40% White, 36% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Tomball Star Academy.

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


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