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#3136 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 37% in state

Post H S

High School · Post ISD · Post, TX

A Post ISD high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

307 W 4TH ST, Post, TX 79356

  • Math 21% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-18.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness9.2Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$13,336
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Post H S score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 31 points since 2019, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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

65.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Post 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated718/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,466

Median home value

$83,100

Median rent

$784/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

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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.

Post ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,336NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Post H S

Post H S is a public high school in Post, TX, part of Post ISD, serving approximately 247 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,136 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Post H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Post High School is a public high school located in Post, Texas, and is part of the Post Independent School District 2. The school is classified as a 2A school by the University Interscholastic League 2. In 2015, the Texas Education Agency rated the school as "Met Standard" 2. The district's mission is to empower and equip students with knowledge, skills, and confidence to pursue their passions and contribute positively to the world 1. Post High School offers PTECH Pathways, allowing students to simultaneously earn high school and college credits or trade certifications 1. The school provides various extracurricular activities, including marching band and academic events 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.postisd.net
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Post H S

What grades does Post H S serve?

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

How many students attend Post H S?

Post H S has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Post H S is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Post H S rank in TX?

Post H S ranks #3,136 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Post H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Post H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Post H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Post H S has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Post H S a charter school?

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

Is Post H S a Title I school?

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

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

65.6% of students at Post 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
247
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Garza County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 79356)
5,362
Area median age
38.9
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 79356; 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

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