Serving 294 students in grades 9-12, Childress High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 294 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Childress High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Childress High School's student population of 294 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
294 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Childress High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Childress High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1725 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
56%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childress High School's ranking?
Childress High School is ranked #1725 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Childress High School?
The graduation rate of Childress High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Childress High School?
294 students attend Childress High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Childress High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Childress High School?
Childress High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Childress High School offer ?
Childress High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Childress High School part of?
Childress High School is part of Childress ISD School District.
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