Chisum High School
Tel:
(903)737-2800
- Chisum High School serves 271 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Chisum High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Chisum High School's student population of 271 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 271 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Chisum High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Chisum High School is 0.26, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3173 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 52% |
| Black | 5% | 13% |
| White | 86% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.26 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chisum Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Chisum High School is Paris High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chisum Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chisum Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Paris Chisum Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 443 students
0.0 miles
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903)737-2820 0.0 PK-5 443 - Paris Chisum Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 208 students
0.0 miles
3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462
(903)737-2806 0.0 6-8 208 - Paris Paris High School Grades: 9-12 | 868 students
2.0 miles
2255 S Collegiate
Paris, TX 75460
(903)737-7400 2.0 9-12 868 - Paris Paris J High School Grades: 7-8 | 462 students
2.1 miles
2400 Jefferson Rd
Paris, TX 75460
(903)737-7434 2.1 7-8 462 - Paris Justiss Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 539 students
2.8 miles
401 18th N W
Paris, TX 75460
(903)737-7458 2.8 K-4 539
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