Idalou High School serves 298 students in grades 9-12.
Idalou High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (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 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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: 298 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Idalou High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Idalou High School's student population of 298 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
298 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Idalou High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Idalou High School is 0.48, 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
#122 out of 8079 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1

American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%

Hispanic
34%
53%

Black
n/a
13%

White
64%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
89%

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idalou High School's ranking?
Idalou High School is ranked #122 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Idalou High School often compared to?
Idalou High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shallowater High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Idalou High School?
The graduation rate of Idalou High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Idalou High School?
298 students attend Idalou High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Idalou High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Idalou High School?
Idalou High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Idalou High School offer ?
Idalou High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Idalou High School part of?
Idalou High School is part of Idalou Independent School District.
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