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#2138 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 25% in state

Archer City H S

High School · Archer City ISD · Archer City, TX

An Archer City ISD high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 926, Archer City, TX 76351

  • Math 48% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 74% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 84.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation13.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.8:1
District spending per student$14,643
Chronic Absenteeism19.9%

Students at Archer City H S score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency48%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency74%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
48%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

48.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Archer City 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 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average427/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Archer City), 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

$57,607

Median home value

$125,600

Median rent

$496/mo

College educated

20.3%

Homeownership

75.2%

Poverty rate

18.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
13.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Archer City ISD

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,643NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Archer City H S is listed in ARCHER CITY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Archer City H S

Archer City H S is a public high school in Archer City, TX, part of Archer City ISD, serving approximately 211 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,138 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Archer City H S

What grades does Archer City H S serve?

Archer City H S serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Archer City H S?

Archer City H S has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Archer City H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Archer City H S is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Archer City H S rank in TX?

Archer City H S ranks #2,138 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Archer City H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Archer City H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Archer City H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Archer City H S has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Archer City H S a charter school?

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

Is Archer City H S a Title I school?

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

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

48.8% of students at Archer City 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
211
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Archer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.9%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%
Area population (ZIP 76351)
1,481
Area median age
44.1
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 76351; 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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