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#6802 of 8,552 schools in TX

Nacogdoches H S

High School · Nacogdoches ISD · Nacogdoches, TX

A Nacogdoches ISD high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

DRAWER 631521, Nacogdoches, TX 75963

  • Math 15% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation17.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$11,528
Chronic Absenteeism30.7%

Students at Nacogdoches H S score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 52 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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

79%

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 Nacogdoches 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,697/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nacogdoches), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Margie Chumbley Academy for SuccessEnrollment path unverified6.29–122.6 mi65Compare →
Nacogdoches County Daep CoopEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated92.6 mi2Compare →
Regents AcademyPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–123.4 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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Nacogdoches ISD

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#6 of 9
District spending per student
$11,528NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Nacogdoches H S

Nacogdoches H S is a public high school in Nacogdoches, TX, part of Nacogdoches ISD, serving approximately 1,753 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,802 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nacogdoches H S

What grades does Nacogdoches H S serve?

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

How many students attend Nacogdoches H S?

Nacogdoches H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,753 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Nacogdoches H S is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Nacogdoches H S rank in TX?

Nacogdoches H S ranks #6,802 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Nacogdoches H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Nacogdoches H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Nacogdoches H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nacogdoches H S has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Nacogdoches H S a charter school?

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

Is Nacogdoches H S a Title I school?

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

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

79.0% of students at Nacogdoches 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
1,753
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
129
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Nacogdoches County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.7%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
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.
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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