Summary:
The city of Edna, Texas, is home to two high schools within the Edna Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 9-12: the comprehensive Edna High School and the much smaller Edna Alternative.
Edna High School is the district's standout performer, serving 455 students and earning a 3-star rating with a state ranking in the 63rd percentile. It boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and an exceptionally low 0.2% dropout rate. Academically, the school excels in Algebra I (76.6% proficient, well above the state average) and English II (70.59% proficient), though it falls slightly below state averages in Biology and U.S. History. In contrast, Edna Alternative serves just 13 students with a very low student-teacher ratio of 4.2:1, indicating intensive support for its high-needs population (76.92% economically disadvantaged). However, its academic performance is significantly lower, with a 1-star rating and a 27th percentile state ranking, along with a higher 2.1% dropout rate.
A key takeaway is the spending paradox: Edna High School spends $13,374 per student, which is $2,431 more than Edna Alternative, despite the alternative school's smaller class sizes. This likely reflects Edna High's broader program offerings. Additionally, test scores at Edna High show year-over-year volatility—Algebra I proficiency jumped from 55% to 76.6% in one year, while Biology dropped—underscoring the importance of looking at trends rather than a single year's data. Overall, Edna High School provides a strong, traditional education with excellent graduation outcomes, while Edna Alternative serves a distinct, at-risk population with targeted support.
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