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Chisum High School

3250 S Church St
Paris, TX 75462

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Top 30%

Tel: (903) 737-2800

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Chisum High School serves 319 students in grades 9-12.

Chisum High School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chisum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Chisum High School's student population of 319 students has grown by 17% over five school years.

The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

319 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

33 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Chisum High School is ranked within the top 30% of all 8,043 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Chisum High School is 0.35, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#1986 out of 8043 schools
(Top 30%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Chisum High School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

50-54%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chisum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60-64%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chisum High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Chisum High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

10%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Chisum High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

13%

White

80%

26%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Chisum High School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.35

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of Chisum High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

≥95%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of Chisum High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Chisum High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Chisum Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chisum High School's ranking?

Chisum High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%).

What schools are Chisum High School often compared to?

Chisum High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Lamar High School, Paris 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 37% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of Chisum High School?

The graduation rate of Chisum High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend Chisum High School?

319 students attend Chisum High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Chisum High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Chisum High School?

Chisum High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does Chisum High School offer ?

Chisum High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Chisum High School part of?

Chisum High School is part of Chisum Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 319 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 20%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education