Hirschi High School

Summary:

Hirschi High School is a public magnet high school in Wichita Falls, Texas, serving around 790 students in grades 8-12. The school is part of the Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD), which is ranked 665 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hirschi High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (31.9%) and Hispanic (40.13%) students compared to nearby schools like Rider High School and Wichita Falls High School. However, this diversity is not reflected in the school's academic performance, as Hirschi High School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's four-year graduation rates have declined from 98% in 2018-2019 to 94% in 2022-2023, though this is still higher than the state average. Hirschi High School also has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0% to 0.8% over the past five years.

Academically, Hirschi High School consistently underperforms compared to the WFISD and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 12.66% to 48.07% across different subject areas and years. This underperformance is consistent across different student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, and economically disadvantaged students. Interestingly, neighboring schools like Iowa Park High School, which serve more affluent and less diverse student populations, significantly outperform Hirschi High School on academic measures. Despite spending more per student ($10,986 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, Hirschi High School's additional funding does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 8-12

 3106 Borton St
       Wichita Falls, TX  76305-2999


(940) 235-1070

District: Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1707th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,986 Help


Feeder schools for Hirschi High School:

Elementary:    Booker T Washington Elementary
    Burgess Elementary
    Scotland Park Elementary
    Sheppard Afb Elementary
Middle:    Kirby Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.1%
African American:
31.9%
White:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hirschi High School ranks worse than 85.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked high schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.66. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Hirschi High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Hirschi High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), African American (31.9%), White (21.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hirschi High School is 13.8. 2 high schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hirschi High School is $10,986, which is the 2nd highest among 4 high schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hirschi High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hirschi High School 1707th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hirschi High School in the ranking list.)

Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd) 665th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hirschi High School

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Rank History for all students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.53 794th 1427 44.4%
2005 50.80 852nd 1429 40.4%
2006 48.84 906th 1430 36.6%
2007 47.35 979th 1497 34.6%
2008 42.12 1084th 1510 28.2%
2009 44.67 1093rd 1539 29.0%
2010 48.62 1068th 1568 31.9%
2011 49.33 1107th 1672 33.8%
2012 41.58 1063rd 1603 33.7%
2013 40.35 1117th 1652 32.4%
2014 37.42 1217th 1734 29.8%
2015 36.29 1257th 1743 27.9%
2016 29.79 1363rd 1762 22.6%
2017 18.25 1475th 1777 17.0%
2018 25.31 1376th 1797 23.4%
2019 24.00 1457th 1857 21.5%
2021 18.09 1554th 1861 16.5%
2022 14.50 1625th 1876 13.4%
2023 10.62 1741st 1961 11.2%
2024 14.66 1707th 1987 14.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.95 501st 582 13.9%
2019 12.71 550th 604 8.9%
2021 11.80 543rd 588 7.7%
2022 14.03 599th 664 9.8%
2023 7.75 632nd 677 6.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.34 711th 1113 36.1%
2019 33.37 746th 1136 34.3%
2021 28.49 894th 1195 25.2%
2022 30.28 855th 1278 33.1%
2023 22.44 1088th 1371 20.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.53 1088th 1347 19.2%
2019 35.63 865th 1357 36.3%
2021 21.84 1220th 1382 11.7%
2022 22.36 1250th 1418 11.8%
2023 20.76 1332nd 1478 9.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 1475th 1794 17.8%
2019 25.18 1499th 1818 17.5%
2021 18.86 1569th 1848 15.1%
2022 15.81 1621st 1847 12.2%
2023 12.03 1698th 1897 10.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.34 1466th 1781 17.7%
2019 20.34 1523rd 1798 15.3%
2021 16.11 1552nd 1815 14.5%
2022 13.46 1607th 1841 12.7%
2023 9.30 1704th 1891 9.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.32 210th 1137 81.5%
2019 56.35 656th 1145 42.7%
2021 74.35 150th 1177 87.3%
2022 39.38 921st 1172 21.4%
2023 24.22 1029th 1182 12.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.52 1395th 1784 21.8%
2019 26.53 1462nd 1810 19.2%
2021 20.96 1556th 1829 14.9%
2022 17.60 1648th 1837 10.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.89 1439th 1803 20.2%
2019 24.36 1437th 1824 21.2%
2021 18.80 1522nd 1840 17.3%
2022 14.20 1615th 1853 12.8%
2023 10.49 1709th 1913 10.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.46 234th 486 51.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.76 751st 1013 25.9%
2019 24.26 792nd 1024 22.7%
2021 17.98 876th 1020 14.1%
2022 14.75 920th 1031 10.8%
2023 13.76 955th 1069 10.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.87 1406th 1691 16.9%
2019 24.74 1397th 1714 18.5%
2021 22.96 1391st 1743 20.2%
2022 16.05 1531st 1762 13.1%
2023 11.22 1624th 1820 10.8%
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Rank History for Native American students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.64 45th 122 63.1%
2019 25.33 85th 105 19.0%
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Rank History for White students at Hirschi High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.82 1259th 1539 18.2%
2019 30.41 1152nd 1526 24.5%
2021 15.75 1321st 1510 12.5%
2022 13.32 1378th 1525 9.6%
2023 8.89 1438th 1576 8.8%
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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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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Open Quote Hirschi is a smaller school with an excellent International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Since the school is smaller, the teachers, staff and students all know one another which creates a much more supportive learning environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hirschi High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 476 290 50 181 5 n/a n/a 0 1002
1989 413 311 43 206 2 n/a n/a 0 975
1990 464 355 36 211 2 n/a n/a 0 1068
1991 465 338 47 237 1 n/a n/a 0 1088
1992 398 341 48 224 0 n/a n/a 0 1011
1993 323 282 50 157 1 n/a n/a 0 813
1994 305 276 45 140 1 n/a n/a 0 767
1995 355 316 45 133 2 n/a n/a 0 851
1996 355 316 45 133 2 n/a n/a 0 851
1997 413 331 46 155 2 n/a n/a 0 947
1998 441 312 47 151 4 n/a n/a 0 955
1999 494 278 37 152 7 n/a n/a 0 968
2000 573 263 47 161 7 n/a n/a 0 1051
2001 576 235 47 151 12 n/a n/a 0 1021
2002 440 272 46 180 8 n/a n/a 0 946
2003 440 272 46 180 8 n/a n/a 0 946
2004 390 276 44 183 8 n/a n/a 0 901
2005 337 300 32 178 9 n/a n/a 0 856
2006 350 336 27 176 6 n/a n/a 0 895
2007 313 309 27 168 8 n/a n/a 0 825
2008 275 287 23 176 4 n/a n/a 0 765
2009 253 266 19 159 7 n/a n/a 0 704
2010 240 261 24 155 7 n/a n/a 0 687
2011 223 245 22 180 3 0 32 0 705
2012 237 242 20 191 4 0 29 0 723
2013 237 230 17 207 7 0 30 0 728
2014 237 215 14 209 8 1 41 0 725
2015 252 235 15 235 11 1 42 0 791
2016 260 243 24 278 7 2 37 0 851
2017 264 262 28 314 7 1 35 0 911
2018 243 269 26 321 11 0 48 0 918
2019 213 285 22 327 13 1 50 0 911
2020 205 286 19 324 12 1 47 0 894
2021 198 272 10 322 8 2 47 0 859
2022 188 252 8 318 2 1 35 0 804
2023 169 252 7 317 2 1 42 0 790

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 Hirschi High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1002 87.0 11.5 n/a
1989 975 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1068 78.0 13.6 n/a
1991 1088 88.2 12.3 n/a
1992 1011 80.1 12.6 41.3
1993 813 65.0 12.5 50.1
1994 767 64.9 11.8 42.9
1995 851 67.3 12.6 39.4
1996 851 67.3 12.6 39.4
1997 947 75.9 12.5 37.2
1998 955 73.3 13.0 35.4
1999 968 71.9 13.5 44
2000 1051 73.8 14.2 44.8
2001 1021 72.3 14.1 41.6
2002 946 70.3 13.5 49.4
2003 946 70.3 13.5 49.4
2004 901 70.6 12.8 50.3
2005 856 71.3 12.0 53.7
2006 895 70.7 12.7 55.1
2007 825 71.1 11.6 56.6
2008 765 68.7 11.1 58
2009 704 71.1 9.9 56.3
2010 687 73.5 9.3 59
2011 705 63.1 11.1 61
2012 723 54.7 13.2 65.8
2013 728 59.8 12.1 60.6
2014 725 53.8 13.4 72
2015 791 58.0 13.6 74.7
2016 851 66.0 12.8 66.2
2017 911 73.5 12.3 69.3
2018 918 71.7 12.7 74.8
2019 911 74.0 12.3 74.6
2020 894 61.9 14.4 72.3
2021 859 62.6 13.7 66.8
2022 804 63.2 12.7 78.7
2023 790 57.0 13.8 79.5

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 Hirschi High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1002 87.0 11.5 n/a
1989 975 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1068 78.0 13.6 n/a
1991 1088 88.2 12.3 n/a
1992 1011 80.1 12.6 41.3
1993 813 65.0 12.5 50.1
1994 767 64.9 11.8 42.9
1995 851 67.3 12.6 39.4
1996 851 67.3 12.6 39.4
1997 947 75.9 12.5 37.2
1998 955 73.3 13.0 35.4
1999 968 71.9 13.5 44
2000 1051 73.8 14.2 44.8
2001 1021 72.3 14.1 41.6
2002 946 70.3 13.5 49.4
2003 946 70.3 13.5 49.4
2004 901 70.6 12.8 50.3
2005 856 71.3 12.0 53.7
2006 895 70.7 12.7 55.1
2007 825 71.1 11.6 56.6
2008 765 68.7 11.1 58
2009 704 71.1 9.9 56.3
2010 687 73.5 9.3 59
2011 705 63.1 11.1 61
2012 723 54.7 13.2 65.8
2013 728 59.8 12.1 60.6
2014 725 53.8 13.4 72
2015 791 58.0 13.6 74.7
2016 851 66.0 12.8 66.2
2017 911 73.5 12.3 69.3
2018 918 71.7 12.7 74.8
2019 911 74.0 12.3 74.6
2020 894 61.9 14.4 72.3
2021 859 62.6 13.7 66.8
2022 804 63.2 12.7 78.7
2023 790 57.0 13.8 79.5

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 Hirschi High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,022 (11.0%) $8,269 (89.0%) $9,292
2020 $1,299 (12.8%) $8,853 (87.2%) $10,151
2021 $1,078 (9.8%) $9,907 (90.2%) $10,986

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hirschi High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1457th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1741st of 1961 High schools
 10.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hirschi High School)4115
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))5335
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Hirschi High School)4323
 20%
   End of Course Biology (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))5647
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hirschi High School)2925
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4642
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hirschi High School)3129
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))4547
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hirschi High School)6042
 18%
   End of Course U.S. History (Wichita Falls Independent School District (Isd))7157
 14%
   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 Students911790
 13.3%
African American285252
 11.6%
American Indian132
 84.6%
Asian227
 68.2%
Hispanic327317
 3.1%
Pacific Islander11
White213169
 20.7%
Two or More Races5042
 16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74.6%79.5%
 4.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hirschi High School

Students at Hirschi High School are 40% Hispanic, 32% African American, 21% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Hirschi High School.

Hirschi High School ranks in the bottom 14.1% of Texas high schools.

Hirschi High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Booker T Washington Elementary
Elementary : Burgess Elementary
Elementary : Scotland Park Elementary
Elementary : Sheppard Afb Elementary
Middle : Kirby Middle


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