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#2510 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 29% in state

Friona H S

High School · Friona ISD · Friona, TX

A Friona ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

810 CHIEFTAIN WAY, Friona, TX 79035

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.57 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation8.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.9:1
District spending per student$14,560
Chronic Absenteeism10.9%

Students at Friona H S score 42% 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 Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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

68.6%

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 Friona 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low75/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$74,773

Median home value

$137,700

Median rent

$1,014/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

71.7%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

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

Friona ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,560NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Friona H S

Friona H S is a public high school in Friona, TX, part of Friona ISD, serving approximately 303 students in grades 9th-12th with a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,510 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Friona H S

What grades does Friona H S serve?

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

How many students attend Friona H S?

Friona H S has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Friona H S is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Friona H S rank in TX?

Friona H S ranks #2,510 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Friona H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Friona 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 Friona H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Friona H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Friona H S a charter school?

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

Is Friona H S a Title I school?

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

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

68.6% of students at Friona 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
303
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Parmer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 79035)
5,356
Area median age
38.4
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 79035; 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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