Bushland High School is a 3A high school located in Bushland, Texas. It is part of the Bushland Independent School District located in southwestern Potter County. In 2014, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency. The Falcons are in the following UIL Districts
Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Bushland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Bushland High School encompasses the entire Bushland school district, covering approximately 557.6 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 37.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bushland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bushland High School's student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bushland High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bushland 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
#1418 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Gold
School Mascot
Falcons/lady Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bushland High School's ranking?
Bushland High School is ranked #1418 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bushland High School often compared to?
Bushland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tascosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bushland High School?
The graduation rate of Bushland High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Bushland High School?
497 students attend Bushland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bushland High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Bushland High School?
Bushland High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bushland High School offer ?
Bushland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bushland High School part of?
Bushland High School is part of Bushland Independent School District.
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