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#2976 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 35% in state

Stephenville H S

High School · Stephenville ISD · Stephenville, TX

A Stephenville ISD high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2655 W OVERHILL DR, Stephenville, TX 76401

  • Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 66% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 96.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate96%
AP Participation39.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$10,723
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Stephenville H S score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
89%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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

41.6%

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 Stephenville 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,345/100K

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

$60,864

Median home value

$252,000

Median rent

$1,136/mo

College educated

35%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

15.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
39.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·47 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Huston AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.89–121.9 mi50Compare →
Stephenville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–122.6 mi36Compare →

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.

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

Stephenville ISD

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$10,723NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Stephenville H S

Stephenville H S is a public high school in Stephenville, TX, part of Stephenville ISD, serving approximately 1,115 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,976 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stephenville H S

What grades does Stephenville H S serve?

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

How many students attend Stephenville H S?

Stephenville H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,115 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Stephenville H S is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Stephenville H S rank in TX?

Stephenville H S ranks #2,976 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Stephenville H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Stephenville H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Stephenville H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Stephenville H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Stephenville H S a charter school?

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

Is Stephenville H S a Title I school?

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

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

41.6% of students at Stephenville 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
1,115
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
82
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Erath County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
4-Year Graduation
96.0%
Area population (ZIP 76401)
30,873
Area average commute
18.5 min
Area median age
30.1
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 76401; 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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