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Options H S

High School · Socorro ISD · EL Paso, TX

A Socorro ISD high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12380 PINE SPRINGS, EL Paso, TX 79928

  • Math 0% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 82.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-2.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-43.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Overall Proficiency22% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-20.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile5th
College Readiness8.4Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate82%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$11,574
Chronic Absenteeism86.4%

Students at Options H S score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency0%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 22% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
50%
2010
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2014
ELA
25%
2015
ELA
50%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
15%
2020*
ELA
25%
2021*
ELA
25%
2024
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 36% (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 20 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.1%

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 Options 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 25Car-Dependent
  • Transit 17Minimal Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,783/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Paso), 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

$73,704

Median home value

$188,600

Median rent

$1,145/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

17.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79928; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Keys AcadEnrollment path unverified3.66–120.0 mi78Compare →
Harmony Science Acad (el Paso)Charter · enrollment unverified7.46–121.5 mi1,003Compare →
Americas H SEnrollment path unverified5.99–121.6 mi2,188Compare →
Del Valle H SEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.6 mi1,836Compare →

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.

Socorro ISD

Schools in district
51
Rank in district
#29 of 50
District spending per student
$11,574NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Options H S

Options H S is a public high school in EL Paso, TX, part of Socorro ISD, serving approximately 88 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,570 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Options H S

What grades does Options H S serve?

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

How many students attend Options H S?

Options H S has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Options H S is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Options H S rank in TX?

Options H S ranks #5,570 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Options H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Options H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Options H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Options H S has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Options H S a charter school?

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

Is Options H S a Title I school?

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

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

76.1% of students at Options 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
88
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
El Paso County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
86.4%
4-Year Graduation
82.0%
Area population (ZIP 79928)
82,792
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
29.6
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 79928; 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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