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#8046 of 8,552 schools in TX

Huntsville H S

High School · Huntsville ISD · Huntsville, TX

A Huntsville ISD high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

441 FM 2821 E, Huntsville, TX 77320

  • Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 37% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 83.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate83%
AP Participation15.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$9,858
Chronic Absenteeism37.3%

Students at Huntsville H S score 30% 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 Proficiency23%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency37%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
6%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

68.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Huntsville 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,061/100K

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

$51,765

Median home value

$174,400

Median rent

$975/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

66%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
15.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·45 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
Texas Online Preparatory H SEnrollment path unverified4.29–120.2 mi2,183Compare →
Premier H S of HuntsvilleCharter · enrollment unverified3.09–121.6 mi78Compare →

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.

Huntsville ISD

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#6 of 11
District spending per student
$9,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Huntsville H S

Huntsville H S is a public high school in Huntsville, TX, part of Huntsville ISD, serving approximately 1,847 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,046 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Huntsville H S

What grades does Huntsville H S serve?

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

How many students attend Huntsville H S?

Huntsville H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,847 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Huntsville H S is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Huntsville H S rank in TX?

Huntsville H S ranks #8,046 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Huntsville H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Huntsville H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Huntsville H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Huntsville H S has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Huntsville H S a charter school?

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

Is Huntsville H S a Title I school?

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

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

68.7% of students at Huntsville 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
1,847
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
129
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Walker County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.3%
4-Year Graduation
83.0%
Area population (ZIP 77320)
37,458
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
40
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 77320; 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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