Aledo High School is a public high school located in Aledo, Texas, United States and classified as a 5A school by the UIL. It is part of the Aledo Independent School District located in south central Parker County.
Serving 1,660 students in grades 9-12, Aledo High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 1,660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aledo High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aledo High School's student population of 1,660 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
Colors
Black, Orange, Black/Orange
School Rankings
Aledo High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aledo High School is 0.42, 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
#4200 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
74%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bearcats/lady Cats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aledo High School's ranking?
Aledo High School is ranked #4200 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aledo High School often compared to?
Aledo High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weatherford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aledo High School?
The graduation rate of Aledo High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Aledo High School?
1,660 students attend Aledo High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Aledo High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aledo High School?
Aledo High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aledo High School offer ?
Aledo High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Aledo High School part of?
Aledo High School is part of Aledo Independent School District.
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