Abilene High School is a public high school located in Abilene, Texas. AHS is classified as a Division 5A school and is part of the Abilene Independent School District. Abilene High School is the name given to three different schools in the past 150 years. The first Abilene High was an old warehouse.
Serving 1,903 students in grades 9-12, Abilene High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abilene High School's student population of 1,903 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Year Founded
1888
Colors
Black, Gold
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Abilene High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abilene High School is 0.63, 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
#6014 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
51%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
31%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abilene High School's ranking?
Abilene High School is ranked #6014 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Abilene High School often compared to?
Abilene High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper High School, Wylie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abilene High School?
The graduation rate of Abilene High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Abilene High School?
1,903 students attend Abilene High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Abilene High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abilene High School?
Abilene High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abilene High School offer ?
Abilene High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Abilene High School part of?
Abilene High School is part of Abilene Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Abilene High School located?
Abilene High School is located in the Cobb Park Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Cobb Park Area.
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