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#2992 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 35% in state

Whitesboro H S

High School · Whitesboro ISD · Whitesboro, TX

A Whitesboro ISD high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 BEARCAT DR, Whitesboro, TX 76273

  • Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 56% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation4.9%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$10,790
Chronic Absenteeism13.2%

Students at Whitesboro H S score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency56%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 25 points since 2019, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (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

53.8%

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 Whitesboro 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated902/100K

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

$80,244

Median home value

$234,400

Median rent

$1,171/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

72%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76273; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offeredIB Programme
4.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·30 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·36 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
S and S Cons H SEnrollment path unverified6.89–124.3 mi314Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Whitesboro ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$10,790NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Whitesboro H S

Whitesboro H S is a public high school in Whitesboro, TX, part of Whitesboro ISD, serving approximately 506 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,992 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitesboro H S

What grades does Whitesboro H S serve?

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

How many students attend Whitesboro H S?

Whitesboro H S has an enrollment of approximately 506 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Whitesboro H S is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitesboro H S rank in TX?

Whitesboro H S ranks #2,992 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Whitesboro H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitesboro 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 Whitesboro H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitesboro H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Whitesboro H S a charter school?

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

Is Whitesboro H S a Title I school?

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

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

53.8% of students at Whitesboro 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
506
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Grayson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 76273)
11,019
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
39.1
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 76273; 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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