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Abernathy High School

505 7th St
Abernathy, TX 79311

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Tel: (806) 298-4902

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Abernathy High School serves 252 students in grades 9-12.

Abernathy High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Abernathy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Abernathy High School's student population of 252 students has grown by 6% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

252 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Abernathy High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Abernathy High School is 0.54, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#3208 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Abernathy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

53%

Black

13%

White

43%

26%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.64

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Graduation Rate

(18-19)

≥95%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

34%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Abernathy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Abernathy Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Abernathy High School's ranking?

Abernathy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% 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 Abernathy High School?

The graduation rate of Abernathy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend Abernathy High School?

252 students attend Abernathy High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Abernathy High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Abernathy High School?

Abernathy High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Abernathy High School offer ?

Abernathy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Abernathy High School part of?

Abernathy High School is part of Abernathy Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 252 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 57%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education