Avinger High School or Avinger School is a public high school located in Avinger, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Avinger Independent School District located in southwest Cass County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given a "B" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 112 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Avinger School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Avinger School's student population of 112 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Avinger School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avinger School is 0.46, 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
#3708 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
71%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian/lady Indian
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avinger School's ranking?
Avinger School is ranked #3708 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Avinger School often compared to?
Avinger Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hughes Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avinger School?
The graduation rate of Avinger School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Avinger School?
112 students attend Avinger School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Avinger School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avinger School?
Avinger School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Avinger School offer ?
Avinger School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Avinger School part of?
Avinger School is part of Avinger Independent School District.
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