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Pampa H S

High School · Pampa ISD · Pampa, TX

A Pampa ISD high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

111 E HARVESTER, Pampa, TX 79065

  • Math 28% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.3 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness5.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation8.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
District spending per student$10,171
Chronic Absenteeism39.1%

Students at Pampa H S score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency28%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency42%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
66%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
79%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
40%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
40%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
28%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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

50.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pampa 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,457/100K

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

$55,940

Median home value

$105,400

Median rent

$897/mo

College educated

15.6%

Homeownership

73.3%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
8.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·10 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian Community SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0PK–110.8 mi34Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pampa ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$10,171NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pampa H S

Pampa H S is a public high school in Pampa, TX, part of Pampa ISD, serving approximately 1,055 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #6,437 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pampa H S

What grades does Pampa H S serve?

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

How many students attend Pampa H S?

Pampa H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,055 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Pampa H S is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pampa H S rank in TX?

Pampa H S ranks #6,437 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Pampa H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Pampa H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Pampa H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pampa H S has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Pampa H S a charter school?

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

Is Pampa H S a Title I school?

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

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

50.8% of students at Pampa 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
1,055
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
73
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Gray County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.1%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 79065)
19,569
Area average commute
16.6 min
Area median age
36.9
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 79065; 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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