Garza County High School (Closed 2014)
Garza County High School served 53 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-12 |
| Total Students | 53 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 11-19% | 78% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 30-39% | 78% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 52% |
| Black | 17% | 13% |
| White | 19% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Inspire Academies School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Garza County High School is Garza County Regional Juvenile Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Post Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Post Garza County Regional Juvenile Center Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 55 students
0.0 miles
800 N Ave F
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3343 0.0 7-12 55 - Post Post Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 431 students
1.0 miles
211 W 8th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-3414 1.0 PK-5 431 - Post Post Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 163 students
1.0 miles
405 W 8th
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2874 1.0 6-8 163 - Post Post High School Grades: 9-12 | 222 students
1.1 miles
307 W 4th St
Post, TX 79356
(806) 495-2770 1.1 9-12 222 - Slaton Southland School Grades: K-12 | 132 students
15.3 miles
190 Eighth St
Slaton, TX 79364
(806) 996-5339 15.3 K-12 132
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