Summary:
Bandera, Texas is home to a single high school, Bandera High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 within the Bandera Independent School District (Isd) and has a total enrollment of 664 students. This school has shown positive momentum in its state ranking, rebounding to the 51st percentile (978 out of 2009) with a 3-star rating for the 2025-2026 school year, indicating a return to above-average performance. The school maintains a strong student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 and a high graduation rate of 93.4%, though its dropout rate of 1.8% is slightly higher than the district average of 1.2%.
Academically, Bandera High School presents a clear split in performance. It consistently outperforms state averages in Biology (70.89% proficient) and U.S. History (70.70% proficient), demonstrating strength in STEM and social studies. However, it struggles significantly in Algebra I, where only 38.46% of students are proficient—well below the district average of 52.87% and the state average of 54.03%. The school also falls slightly below state averages in English II Reading (56.57% vs. 59.88% state). Notably, for all subjects except Algebra I, the school's test scores are identical to the district's, as Bandera ISD has only one high school.
A key takeaway is the volatility in math performance: Algebra I proficiency improved dramatically from 23.13% in the 2024-2025 school year to 38.46% in 2025-2026, yet it remains a critical area for improvement. The school's spending per student is $10,951, and 41.42% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic disadvantage. Overall, Bandera High School is a solid choice with strong graduation rates and standout performance in history and biology, but parents should be aware of the need for targeted support in mathematics and upper-level English.
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