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#2509 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 29% in state

Fredericksburg H S

High School · Fredericksburg ISD · Fredericksburg, TX

A Fredericksburg ISD high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1107 HWY 16 S, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

  • Math 37% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 57% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-6.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation51.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,131
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Fredericksburg H S score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency57%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
66%
2016
Math
83%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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

52.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fredericksburg 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average640/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fredericksburg), 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

$67,987

Median home value

$439,600

Median rent

$1,347/mo

College educated

36.8%

Homeownership

70.1%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78624; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
51.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·11 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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gillespie County H SEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–120.2 mi23Compare →
Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0K–121.0 mi151Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fredericksburg ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$12,131NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Fredericksburg H S

Fredericksburg H S is a public high school in Fredericksburg, TX, part of Fredericksburg ISD, serving approximately 1,024 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,509 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fredericksburg H S

What grades does Fredericksburg H S serve?

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

How many students attend Fredericksburg H S?

Fredericksburg H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,024 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Fredericksburg H S is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fredericksburg H S rank in TX?

Fredericksburg H S ranks #2,509 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Fredericksburg H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Fredericksburg H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Fredericksburg H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fredericksburg H S has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fredericksburg H S a charter school?

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

Is Fredericksburg H S a Title I school?

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

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

52.2% of students at Fredericksburg 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
1,024
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Gillespie County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 78624)
23,610
Area average commute
20.6 min
Area median age
51.1
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 78624; 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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