Spearman High School is a public high school located in Spearman, Texas and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Spearman Independent School District located in southeastern Hansford County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 189 students in grades 9-12, Spearman High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 189 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: SPEARMAN H S serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district in Spearman, TX, covering approximately 475.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 12.3 miles and the furthest edge located 22.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spearman High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Spearman High School's student population of 189 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
189 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Spearman High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spearman High School is 0.45, 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
#769 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
66%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Lynx
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spearman High School's ranking?
Spearman High School is ranked #769 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spearman High School?
The graduation rate of Spearman High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Spearman High School?
189 students attend Spearman High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Spearman High School students are Hispanic, and 34% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spearman High School?
Spearman High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Spearman High School offer ?
Spearman High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spearman High School part of?
Spearman High School is part of Spearman Independent School District.
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