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Abilene H S

High School · Abilene ISD · Abilene, TX

An Abilene ISD high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2800 N 6TH ST, Abilene, TX 79603

  • Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 89.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate89%
AP Participation22.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$11,604
Chronic Absenteeism36.9%

Students at Abilene H S score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
85%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
34%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Abilene H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,193/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abilene), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,579

Median home value

$114,000

Median rent

$1,022/mo

College educated

17.1%

Homeownership

57.5%

Poverty rate

20.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79603; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
22.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Texas Leadership of AbileneCharter · enrollment unverified3.8K–120.7 mi870Compare →
DaepEnrollment path unverified3.26–121.9 mi96Compare →
Woodson Center for ExcellenceEnrollment path unverified6.77–122.3 mi149Compare →
Mullin New Horizons AbilieneEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–112.4 mi17Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Abilene ISD

Schools in district
28
Rank in district
#7 of 24
District spending per student
$11,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Abilene H S is listed in ABILENE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Abilene H S

Abilene H S is a public high school in Abilene, TX, part of Abilene ISD, serving approximately 1,903 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #5,906 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Abilene H S

What grades does Abilene H S serve?

Abilene H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Abilene H S?

Abilene H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,903 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Abilene H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Abilene H S is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Abilene H S rank in TX?

Abilene H S ranks #5,906 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Abilene H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Abilene H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Abilene H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Abilene H S has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Abilene H S a charter school?

No, Abilene H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Abilene H S a Title I school?

No, Abilene H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abilene H S?

66.9% of students at Abilene H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,903
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
110
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Taylor County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.9%
4-Year Graduation
89.0%
Area population (ZIP 79603)
23,876
Area average commute
14.8 min
Area median age
35
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 79603; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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