Palo Duro High School vs. Tascosa High School
Should I attend Palo Duro High School or Tascosa High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Tascosa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,895 students in grades 9-12, Palo Duro High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,185 students in grades 9-12, Tascosa High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,895 students
2,185 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
140 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4002 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3162 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
45%
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
641
686
Grade 10 Students
463
512
Grade 11 Students
424
495
Grade 12 Students
367
492
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
11%
4%
% Hispanic
57%
37%
% Black
18%
12%
% White
11%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
