West Hardin High School

Summary:

West Hardin High School is a public high school in Saratoga, Texas, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 270 students. The school is part of the Hardin-Jefferson Independent School District, which is ranked 643 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Hardin High School has a predominantly white student population, with 92.59% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the state average and the racial makeup of nearby schools like New Ae, Liberty High School, and Kountze High School. The school has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.9% to 97.6% over the past few years, which is above the state average and higher than some of the nearby schools. However, the school's STAAR test scores are generally below the state average, particularly in mathematics and social studies, and its gifted and talented program is not as highly ranked as some of the nearby schools.

Compared to other schools in the area, such as Hardin-Jefferson High School, Hardin High School, and Hull-Daisetta High School, West Hardin High School generally performs worse on STAAR tests, particularly in mathematics and social studies. This could suggest that the school may need to focus on improving its curriculum and instructional practices in these subject areas. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which can be a proxy for low socioeconomic status and may be a contributing factor to the school's academic performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 39227 Hwy 105
       Saratoga, TX  77585


(936) 274-5061

District: West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1278th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,961 Help


Feeder schools for West Hardin High School:

Elementary:    West Hardin Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  270

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.6%
Hispanic:
4.8%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Compare Details West Hardin High School ranks better than 55.5% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.33. (See more...)
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Compare Details West Hardin High School ranks worse than 64.3% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.39. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West Hardin 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: White (92.6%), Hispanic (4.8%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Hardin High School is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Hardin High School is $12,961.
Schooldigger Rankings:

West Hardin High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks West Hardin High School 1051st of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See West Hardin High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks West Hardin High School 1278th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See West Hardin High School in the ranking list.)

West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District 643rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Hardin High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 57.90 869th 2043 57.5%
2016 43.69 1213th 1987 39.0%
2017 21.47 1715th 2027 15.4%
2018 32.73 1445th 2080 30.5%
2019 32.77 1514th 2193 31.0%
2021 29.26 1607th 2252 28.6%
2022 43.78 1201st 2254 46.7%
2023 38.33 1450th 2330 37.8%
2024 50.33 1051st 2361 55.5%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.33 947th 1712 44.7%
2022 47.94 712th 1757 59.5%
2023 38.91 1042nd 1815 42.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.56 1493rd 2039 26.8%
2019 23.26 1799th 2073 13.2%
2021 35.44 1462nd 2172 32.7%
2022 50.73 963rd 2220 56.6%
2023 47.23 1132nd 2251 49.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.53 1661st 2008 17.3%
2019 45.63 1082nd 2047 47.1%
2021 29.57 1575th 2151 26.8%
2022 45.41 1144th 2221 48.5%
2023 37.65 1436th 2241 35.9%
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Rank History for middle school Gifted and Talented students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.45 1202nd 1430 15.9%
2019 3.84 1432nd 1446 1.0%
2021 24.92 1237th 1501 17.6%
2022 48.97 932nd 1488 37.4%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.56 1511th 2008 24.8%
2019 39.77 1213th 2058 41.1%
2021 15.69 2072nd 2118 2.2%
2022 44.85 1076th 2182 50.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.32 1177th 2030 42.0%
2019 25.75 1664th 2069 19.6%
2021 29.57 1554th 2168 28.3%
2022 39.36 1334th 2228 40.1%
2023 36.93 1425th 2245 36.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.92 1469th 1673 12.2%
2019 18.09 1520th 1684 9.7%
2021 13.60 1589th 1700 6.5%
2022 28.97 1358th 1723 21.2%
2023 24.24 1468th 1749 16.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for West Hardin High School

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Rank History for all high school students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.11 957th 1427 32.9%
2005 50.37 861st 1429 39.7%
2006 44.28 985th 1430 31.1%
2007 39.44 1100th 1497 26.5%
2008 52.90 873rd 1510 42.2%
2009 47.30 1046th 1539 32.0%
2010 36.16 1281st 1568 18.3%
2011 49.67 1103rd 1672 34.0%
2012 23.35 1369th 1603 14.6%
2013 38.46 1135th 1652 31.3%
2014 39.83 1169th 1734 32.6%
2015 60.09 695th 1743 60.1%
2016 55.08 833rd 1762 52.7%
2017 44.09 896th 1777 49.6%
2018 27.56 1339th 1797 25.5%
2019 44.01 1019th 1857 45.1%
2021 36.47 1192nd 1861 35.9%
2022 42.92 1045th 1876 44.3%
2023 39.53 1182nd 1961 39.7%
2024 36.39 1278th 1987 35.7%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.81 481st 1418 66.1%
2023 44.34 709th 1478 52.0%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.68 1436th 1794 20.0%
2019 38.61 1147th 1818 36.9%
2021 38.27 1158th 1848 37.3%
2022 40.51 1059th 1847 42.7%
2023 40.23 1089th 1897 42.6%
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Rank History for high school Female students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.01 1454th 1781 18.4%
2019 38.52 1185th 1798 34.1%
2021 33.73 1229th 1815 32.3%
2022 43.04 1033rd 1841 43.9%
2023 40.15 1141st 1891 39.7%
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Rank History for high school Gifted and Talented students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 48th 1137 95.8%
2019 24.16 1033rd 1145 9.8%
2021 16.80 1062nd 1177 9.8%
2022 4.37 1137th 1172 3.0%
2023 47.49 839th 1182 29.0%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.30 1535th 1784 14.0%
2019 38.40 1095th 1810 39.5%
2021 30.73 1291st 1829 29.4%
2022 43.63 865th 1837 52.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.48 1323rd 1803 26.6%
2019 46.18 924th 1824 49.3%
2021 37.52 1129th 1840 38.6%
2022 41.69 1017th 1853 45.1%
2023 36.53 1195th 1913 37.5%
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Rank History for high school White students at West Hardin High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.94 1399th 1539 9.1%
2019 28.41 1187th 1526 22.2%
2021 19.17 1276th 1510 15.5%
2022 26.31 1199th 1525 21.4%
2023 22.02 1292nd 1576 18.0%
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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 West Hardin High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 178 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1990 188 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1991 165 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
1992 182 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1993 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1994 197 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1995 207 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1996 207 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1997 214 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 217
1998 219 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 223
1999 218 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 220
2000 211 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 214
2001 212 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2002 215 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2003 215 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 222
2004 217 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2005 200 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 173 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2007 180 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 183
2008 164 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2009 162 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2010 166 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2011 152 0 0 2 1 0 4 0 159
2012 158 0 0 5 1 0 1 0 165
2013 147 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 155
2014 149 0 0 3 3 0 3 0 158
2015 284 1 0 3 5 0 3 0 296
2016 238 0 0 6 6 0 2 0 252
2017 224 1 0 9 5 0 5 0 244
2018 226 1 0 7 2 0 3 0 239
2019 225 1 0 9 0 0 4 0 239
2020 255 3 0 10 0 0 4 0 272
2021 252 3 0 7 0 0 2 0 264
2022 258 5 0 11 0 0 3 0 277
2023 250 4 0 13 0 0 3 0 270

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 West Hardin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 178 n/a n/a n/a
1990 189 17.0 11.1 n/a
1991 166 16.7 9.9 n/a
1992 182 18.4 9.8 19.8
1993 189 16.0 11.8 23.8
1994 198 17.0 11.6 15.7
1995 210 21.3 9.9 23.3
1996 210 21.3 9.9 23.3
1997 217 20.3 10.7 28.1
1998 223 19.1 11.7 30
1999 220 22.2 9.9 31.4
2000 214 24.4 8.8 30.8
2001 216 23.4 9.2 40.3
2002 222 22.8 9.7 39.6
2003 222 22.8 9.7 39.6
2004 221 19.9 11.1 34.8
2005 203 16.9 12.0 33.5
2006 176 16.0 11.0 39.2
2007 183 15.9 11.5 33.9
2008 166 17.1 9.7 36.1
2009 163 17.0 9.5 31.9
2010 167 18.2 9.1 38.3
2011 159 15.4 10.2 35.8
2012 165 15.1 10.8 33.9
2013 155 15.5 9.9 35.5
2014 158 15.3 10.2 33.5
2015 296 28.0 10.5 39.9
2016 252 25.0 10.0 48.4
2017 244 21.6 11.2 44.7
2018 239 21.4 11.1 48.5
2019 239 21.7 10.9 49
2020 272 24.8 10.9 53.7
2021 264 25.7 10.2 56.4
2022 277 27.8 9.9 55.2
2023 270 25.4 10.6 61.9

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 West Hardin High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 178 n/a n/a n/a
1990 189 17.0 11.1 n/a
1991 166 16.7 9.9 n/a
1992 182 18.4 9.8 19.8
1993 189 16.0 11.8 23.8
1994 198 17.0 11.6 15.7
1995 210 21.3 9.9 23.3
1996 210 21.3 9.9 23.3
1997 217 20.3 10.7 28.1
1998 223 19.1 11.7 30
1999 220 22.2 9.9 31.4
2000 214 24.4 8.8 30.8
2001 216 23.4 9.2 40.3
2002 222 22.8 9.7 39.6
2003 222 22.8 9.7 39.6
2004 221 19.9 11.1 34.8
2005 203 16.9 12.0 33.5
2006 176 16.0 11.0 39.2
2007 183 15.9 11.5 33.9
2008 166 17.1 9.7 36.1
2009 163 17.0 9.5 31.9
2010 167 18.2 9.1 38.3
2011 159 15.4 10.2 35.8
2012 165 15.1 10.8 33.9
2013 155 15.5 9.9 35.5
2014 158 15.3 10.2 33.5
2015 296 28.0 10.5 39.9
2016 252 25.0 10.0 48.4
2017 244 21.6 11.2 44.7
2018 239 21.4 11.1 48.5
2019 239 21.7 10.9 49
2020 272 24.8 10.9 53.7
2021 264 25.7 10.2 56.4
2022 277 27.8 9.9 55.2
2023 270 25.4 10.6 61.9

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 West Hardin High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $848 (6.7%) $11,807 (93.3%) $12,655
2020 $873 (7.7%) $10,509 (92.3%) $11,382
2021 $788 (6.1%) $12,173 (93.9%) $12,961

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Hardin High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1514th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1450th of 2330 Middle schools
 6.8%
Ranks 1019th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1182nd of 1961 High schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (West Hardin High School)3765
 28%
   7th Grade Reading (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3765
 28%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin High School)1733
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)1733
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (West Hardin High School)5359
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)5359
 6%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin High School)3115
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3115
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (West Hardin High School)5624
 32%
   8th Grade Science (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)5624
 32%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (West Hardin High School)1912
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)1912
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (West Hardin High School)3545
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3545
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (West Hardin High School)6138
 23%
   End of Course Biology (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)6138
 23%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (West Hardin High School)5361
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)5361
 8%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (West Hardin High School)3650
 14%
   End of Course English II Reading (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)3650
 14%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (West Hardin High School)7667
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (West Hardin County Consolidated Independent School District)7667
 9%
   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 Students239270
 13%
African American14
 300%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic913
 44.4%
Pacific Islander00
White225250
 11.1%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49%61.9%
 12.9%


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West Hardin High School ranks 1278th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at West Hardin High School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

West Hardin High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Hardin Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended West Hardin High School.


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