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Van Alstyne High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Van Alstyne Independent School District, with a student population of 632. Located in Van Alstyne, Texas, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, achieving a statewide ranking as high as 95 out of 1,861 schools in the 2020-2021 school year.
Van Alstyne High School's exceptional academic performance is evident in its consistently high proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, significantly outpacing the state averages in all tested subjects, including Algebra I, Biology, English I Reading, English II Reading, and U.S. History. The school also maintains an exceptionally high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 97.9% to 99.2% over the past five years, and a 0.0% dropout rate, which is significantly lower than the state average. While the school's student population is predominantly White (68.51%), it also has a sizable Hispanic (18.99%) and multi-racial (6.49%) student population, making it more diverse than many nearby schools, such as County Residential Center, Whitewright High School, Melissa High School, and Sherman High School.
Van Alstyne High School's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, with the school's rankings within these subgroups often in the top quartile of Texas high schools. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there are a few areas, such as Algebra I and U.S. History proficiency rates, where the school could potentially focus on for further improvement. Additionally, while the school has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (21.68%), this is an area where the school could work to support more economically disadvantaged students and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities.
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