Is Victoria West High School a good school?

Victoria West High School ranks 1291 st of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Victoria West High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,740 students attended Victoria West High School.

What is the racial makeup of Victoria West High School?

Students at Victoria West High School are 63% Hispanic, 29% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Victoria West High School?

Victoria West High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Aloe Elementary Elementary : Crain Elementary Elementary : Ella Schorlemmer Elementary Elementary : Hopkins Elementary Elementary : Mission Valley Elementary Elementary : Shields Elementary Elementary : Vickers Elementary Middle : Harold Cade Middle Middle : Patti Welder Middle

Victoria West High School

Summary:

Victoria West High School is a public high school serving 1,766 students in grades 9-12 in Victoria, Texas, which is part of the Victoria Independent School District (ISD). While the school maintains relatively high graduation rates, it faces several challenges, including underperformance on standardized tests, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to state averages, Victoria West High School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (62.23%) and lower percentages of White (29.95%) and African American (4.76%) students. Academically, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams across all subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 18.24% in Algebra I to 67.07% in U.S. History, while the state averages were 44.73% and 69.10%, respectively. The school's dropout rates, while low, are still higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to other nearby schools within the Victoria ISD, such as Victoria East High School and the Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center, Victoria West High School generally performs better academically. However, it still lags behind the state averages in most STAAR EOC exams. The school's per-student spending has increased, but this has not yet resulted in significant improvements in academic performance, and the significant performance gaps between different student subgroups suggest a need for more targeted interventions and support programs.

Detail:

Public 9-12

307 W Tropical Dr
Victoria, TX 77904

(361) 788-2830

District: Victoria Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1291^st of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,610

Feeder schools for Victoria West High School:

Elementary:	Aloe Elementary
	Crain Elementary
	Ella Schorlemmer Elementary
	Hopkins Elementary
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	Mission Valley Elementary
	Shields Elementary
	Vickers Elementary
Middle:	Harold Cade Middle
	Patti Welder Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 1,740

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.0%

White:

29.0%

African American:

4.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 49.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Victoria West High School ranks worse than 65% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 4 ranked high schools in the Victoria Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Victoria West 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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63%), White (29%), African American (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Victoria Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Victoria West High School is 13.9, which is the 2^nd best among 4 high schools in the Victoria Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Victoria West High School employs 124.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Victoria West High School is $9,610. 2 high schools in the Victoria Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Victoria West High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Victoria West High School 1291^st of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Victoria West High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Asian students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Victoria Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Victoria Independent School District (Isd) 801^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	44.33	1219^th	1672	27.1%
2012	44.97	967^th	1603	39.7%
2013	37.17	1164^th	1652	29.5%
2014	43.77	1089^th	1734	37.2%
2015	44.37	1094^th	1743	37.2%
2016	40.95	1170^th	1762	33.6%
2017	39.13	1034^th	1777	41.8%
2018	38.43	1083^rd	1797	39.7%
2019	32.32	1295^th	1857	30.3%
2021	38.13	1162^nd	1861	37.6%
2022	35.68	1219^th	1876	35.0%
2023	32.69	1330^th	1961	32.2%
2024	36.00	1291^st	1987	35.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.20	429^th	582	26.3%
2019	10.71	559^th	604	7.5%
2021	42.49	333^rd	588	43.4%
2022	28.94	485^th	664	27.0%
2023	48.27	319^th	677	52.9%
2024	32.84	512^th	730	29.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	30.81	783^rd	1113	29.6%
2019	28.52	841^st	1136	26.0%
2021	35.37	752^nd	1195	37.1%
2022	29.45	869^th	1278	32.0%
2023	20.09	1155^th	1371	15.8%
2024	26.82	1046^th	1435	27.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.63	866^th	1347	35.7%
2019	24.57	1156^th	1357	14.8%
2021	33.37	946^th	1382	31.5%
2022	34.81	927^th	1418	34.6%
2023	32.59	1009^th	1478	31.7%
2024	34.87	1034^th	1547	33.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.20	1241^st	1794	30.8%
2019	25.47	1495^th	1818	17.8%
2021	29.74	1363^rd	1848	26.2%
2022	31.81	1301^st	1847	29.6%
2023	27.92	1424^th	1897	24.9%
2024	25.31	1466^th	1883	22.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.11	1163^rd	1781	34.7%
2019	30.59	1339^th	1798	25.5%
2021	37.72	1157^th	1815	36.3%
2022	36.14	1186^th	1841	35.6%
2023	30.93	1321^st	1891	30.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.86	424^th	1137	62.7%
2019	44.51	851^st	1145	25.7%
2021	51.12	779^th	1177	33.8%
2022	40.48	913^th	1172	22.1%
2023	34.35	954^th	1182	19.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.93	1229^th	1784	31.1%
2019	28.65	1401^st	1810	22.6%
2021	32.91	1230^th	1829	32.8%
2022	36.24	1125^th	1837	38.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.74	1154^th	1803	36.0%
2019	31.14	1289^th	1824	29.3%
2021	35.81	1171^st	1840	36.4%
2022	32.22	1248^th	1853	32.6%
2023	31.51	1299^th	1913	32.1%

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Rank History for Asian students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	1.59	474^th	487	2.7%
2021	86.21	16^th	488	96.7%
2023	20.07	446^th	525	15.0%
2024	7.93	489^th	529	7.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.60	661^st	1013	34.7%
2019	26.56	756^th	1024	26.2%
2021	31.02	681^st	1020	33.2%
2022	33.93	624^th	1031	39.5%
2023	28.58	753^rd	1069	29.6%
2024	32.59	671^st	1065	37.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.08	1141^st	1691	32.5%
2019	27.38	1341^st	1714	21.8%
2021	29.24	1266^th	1743	27.4%
2022	28.56	1281^st	1762	27.3%
2023	26.91	1365^th	1820	25.0%
2024	25.40	1375^th	1804	23.8%

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Rank History for White students at Victoria West High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.08	846^th	1539	45.0%
2019	46.02	838^th	1526	45.1%
2021	51.91	698^th	1510	53.8%
2022	50.50	699^th	1525	54.2%
2023	41.22	961^st	1576	39.0%
2024	50.99	702^nd	1556	54.9%

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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 Victoria West High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	611	112	12	857	3	0	12	1607
2012	643	122	14	872	3	0	8	1662
2013	631	124	11	881	4	0	6	1657
2014	623	121	13	896	6	1	14	1674
2015	610	112	19	958	3	1	17	1720
2016	575	106	18	1034	3	0	22	1758
2017	571	114	24	1033	2	0	26	1770
2018	567	87	16	1037	1	0	27	1735
2019	562	98	18	1054	3	0	26	1761
2020	551	97	20	1010	3	1	30	1712
2021	547	92	17	1026	2	0	34	1718
2022	517	95	17	1071	2	0	32	1734
2023	529	84	18	1099	2	0	34	1766
2024	504	82	16	1097	5	0	36	1740

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 Victoria West High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1607	119.6	13.4	51.7
2012	1662	121.7	13.6	50.3
2013	1657	124.4	13.3	46.8
2014	1674	134.6	12.4	46.2
2015	1720	134.0	12.8	44.9
2016	1758	131.0	13.4	47.7
2017	1770	131.6	13.4	51
2018	1735	128.5	13.5	53.2
2019	1761	126.6	13.9	52.5
2020	1712	124.9	13.6	53.9
2021	1718	127.7	13.4	51.2
2022	1734	119.3	14.5	58.1
2023	1766	124.8	14.1	58.6
2024	1740	124.5	13.9	49.1

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 Victoria West High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	1607	119.6	13.4	51.7
2012	1662	121.7	13.6	50.3
2013	1657	124.4	13.3	46.8
2014	1674	134.6	12.4	46.2
2015	1720	134.0	12.8	44.9
2016	1758	131.0	13.4	47.7
2017	1770	131.6	13.4	51
2018	1735	128.5	13.5	53.2
2019	1761	126.6	13.9	52.5
2020	1712	124.9	13.6	53.9
2021	1718	127.7	13.4	51.2
2022	1734	119.3	14.5	58.1
2023	1766	124.8	14.1	58.6
2024	1740	124.5	13.9	49.1

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 Victoria West High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$740 (8.1%)	$8,430 (91.9%)	$9,169
2020	$972 (10.2%)	$8,561 (89.8%)	$9,532
2021	$975 (10.1%)	$8,635 (89.9%)	$9,610

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Victoria West High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1295^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1330^th of 1961 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Victoria West High School)	28	16	12%
End of Course Algebra I (Victoria Independent School District (Isd))	39	19	20%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Victoria West High School)	58	47	11%
End of Course Biology (Victoria Independent School District (Isd))	59	40	19%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Victoria West High School)	17	44	27%
End of Course English I Reading (Victoria Independent School District (Isd))	26	40	14%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Victoria West High School)	40	49	9%
End of Course English II Reading (Victoria Independent School District (Isd))	38	42	4%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Victoria West High School)	73	67	6%
End of Course U.S. History (Victoria Independent School District (Isd))	69	57	12%
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	1761	1766	0.3%
African American	98	84	14.3%
American Indian	3	2	33.3%
Asian	18	18
Hispanic	1054	1099	4.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	562	529	5.9%
Two or More Races	26	34	30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.5%	58.6%	6.1%

Schools Near Victoria West 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 8th 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
Victoria West High School	Public	9-12	307 W Tropical Dr	Victoria	77904	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 788-2830	1,740	125	13.9	49.1%	504 (29.0%)	82 (4.7%)	1,097 (63.0%)	16 (0.9%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (2.1%)	36	1291^st of 1987 public high schools	35.0%		32.7	1330^th of 1961 public high schools	32.2%	39	18.2	52.4	40.5	54.3	67.1					$9,610	$975	$8,635
Victoria East High School	Public	9-12	4103 E Mockingbird Dr	Victoria	77904	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 788-2820	1,847	126	14.6	58.7%	358 (19.4%)	126 (6.8%)	1,309 (70.9%)	24 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (1.4%)	22.8	1569^th of 1987 public high schools	21.0%		23.8	1521^st of 1961 public high schools	22.4%	48	22.0	32.8	35.5	42.8	57.1					$8,975	$890	$8,085
Visd Success Academy	Public	9-12	3002 E N St	Victoria	77901	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 788-9650	233	16	14.8	73.0%	24 (10.3%)	19 (8.2%)	189 (81.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2.1	1981^st of 1987 public high schools	0.3%		2	1947^th of 1961 public high schools	0.7%	34	0.0	2.4	1.7	5.8	17.4					$9,321	$1,318	$8,004
Secondary Daep	Public	6-12	3002 E N St	Victoria	77901	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 788-9658	102	7	15.4	87.3%	15 (14.7%)	13 (12.7%)	72 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$80,889	$10,443	$70,446
Victoria Regional Juvenile Justice Center	Public	7-12	97 Foster Field Dr	Victoria	77904	Victoria County	Victoria Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(361) 575-0399	39	6	6.5	89.7%	15 (38.5%)	7 (17.9%)	17 (43.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.7	1760^th of 1987 public high schools	11.4%		33.2	1321^st of 1961 public high schools	32.6%	439	0.0	9.1	31.3	40.0		50.0	14.3	12.5	12.5	$22,621	$4,195	$18,426
Bloomington High School	Public	9-12	2781 F M 616	Bloomington	77951	Victoria County	Bloomington Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(361) 333-8011	250	22	11.4	80.8%	31 (12.4%)	8 (3.2%)	207 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	24.1	1547^th of 1987 public high schools	22.1%		33.9	1300^th of 1961 public high schools	33.7%	247	14.3	44.6	31.4	54.4	41.9					$16,661	$908	$15,753

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