Alvarado High School serves 1,176 students in grades 8-12.
Alvarado 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 1,176 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alvarado High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Alvarado High School's student population of 1,176 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
1,176 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Alvarado 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 Alvarado High School is 0.56, 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
#2695 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
52%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alvarado High School's ranking?
Alvarado High School is ranked #2695 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alvarado High School?
The graduation rate of Alvarado High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Alvarado High School?
1,176 students attend Alvarado High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Alvarado High School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alvarado High School?
Alvarado High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alvarado High School offer ?
Alvarado High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Alvarado High School part of?
Alvarado High School is part of Alvarado ISD School District.
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