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#2427 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 28% in state

Sanford-fritch H S

High School · Sanford-fritch ISD · Fritch, TX

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

P O BOX 1290, Fritch, TX 79036

  • Math 17% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
District spending per student$12,994
Chronic Absenteeism23.7%

Students at Sanford-fritch H S score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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

42.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sanford-fritch 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low206/100K

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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

$74,815

Median home value

$116,500

Median rent

$1,094/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

92.1%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79036; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·18 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sanford-fritch ISD

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$12,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sanford-fritch H S is listed in SANFORD-FRITCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sanford-fritch H S

Sanford-fritch H S is a public high school in Fritch, TX, part of Sanford-fritch ISD, serving approximately 236 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,427 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sanford-fritch H S

What grades does Sanford-fritch H S serve?

Sanford-fritch H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sanford-fritch H S?

Sanford-fritch H S has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford-fritch H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Sanford-fritch 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 Sanford-fritch H S rank in TX?

Sanford-fritch H S ranks #2,427 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Sanford-fritch H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Sanford-fritch H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Sanford-fritch H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanford-fritch H S has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Sanford-fritch H S a charter school?

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

Is Sanford-fritch H S a Title I school?

No, Sanford-fritch H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanford-fritch H S?

42.8% of students at Sanford-fritch 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
236
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hutchinson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.7%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 79036)
4,957
Area average commute
22.9 min
Area median age
39.4
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 79036; 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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