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Rider H S

High School · Wichita Falls ISD · Wichita Falls, TX

A Wichita Falls ISD high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4611 CYPRESS AVE, Wichita Falls, TX 76310

  • Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 97.0% 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-3.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation16.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$10,200
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Rider H S score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency55%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (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

44.5%

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 Rider 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 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,971/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wichita Falls), 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

$83,610

Median home value

$201,300

Median rent

$1,005/mo

College educated

34.9%

Homeownership

73.1%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76310; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
16.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·17 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Premier H S - Wichita FallsCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–123.1 mi92Compare →
Christ AcademyPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–123.2 mi178Compare →
Wichita Falls H SEnrollment path unverified3.69–123.7 mi1,243Compare →
Wichita Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–124.2 mi197Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Wichita Falls ISD

Schools in district
25
Rank in district
#5 of 21
District spending per student
$10,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rider H S is listed in WICHITA FALLS ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rider H S

Rider H S is a public high school in Wichita Falls, TX, part of Wichita Falls ISD, serving approximately 1,569 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,948 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rider H S

What grades does Rider H S serve?

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

How many students attend Rider H S?

Rider H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,569 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Rider H S is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rider H S rank in TX?

Rider H S ranks #4,948 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Rider H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Rider H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Rider H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rider H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rider H S a charter school?

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

Is Rider H S a Title I school?

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

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

44.5% of students at Rider 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
1,569
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Wichita County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 76310)
19,362
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
37.9
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 76310; 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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