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Canutillo H S

High School · Canutillo ISD · Canutillo, TX

A Canutillo ISD high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 100, Canutillo, TX 79835

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.3 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation19.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$13,658
Chronic Absenteeism27.1%

Students at Canutillo H S score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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

68.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Canutillo 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 19Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low150/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$42,955

Median home value

$103,200

Median rent

$921/mo

College educated

12.3%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

28.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
19.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·37 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
Northwest Early College H S (nwechs)Enrollment path unverified9.19–120.3 mi371Compare →
EL Paso Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified5.49–122.6 mi141Compare →
Davinci School for Science and the ArtsCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–122.7 mi965Compare →
Franklin H SEnrollment path unverified6.89–123.0 mi3,048Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Canutillo ISD

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#9 of 10
District spending per student
$13,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Canutillo H S

Canutillo H S is a public high school in Canutillo, TX, part of Canutillo ISD, serving approximately 1,541 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,688 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Canutillo H S

What grades does Canutillo H S serve?

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

How many students attend Canutillo H S?

Canutillo H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,541 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Canutillo H S is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Canutillo H S rank in TX?

Canutillo H S ranks #4,688 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Canutillo H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Canutillo H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Canutillo H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Canutillo H S has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Canutillo H S a charter school?

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

Is Canutillo H S a Title I school?

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

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

68.1% of students at Canutillo 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
1,541
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
98
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.1%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 79835)
12,289
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
35.7
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 79835; 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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