Summary:
The Triumph Public High Schools-West Texas district serves three small high schools—Triumph Public High Schools-Elementary Paso East, Triumph Public High Schools-Elementary Paso West, and Triumph Public High Schools-Abilene—with enrollments ranging from 85 to 129 students. The district ranks in the 3rd percentile statewide (927 out of 951), indicating significant academic challenges across all campuses.
Among the three schools, Triumph Public High Schools-Elementary Paso East stands out as the relative outperformer. Despite having the highest student-teacher ratio (22.2) and the lowest per-student spending ($11,232), it leads the district with a 78.3% graduation rate, a 3.2% dropout rate, and the highest proficiency rates in four of five subjects for the 2025-2026 school year. In contrast, Triumph Public High Schools-Elementary Paso West spends the most per student ($17,293) and has the smallest class sizes (15.9 student-teacher ratio), yet it posts the lowest graduation rate (58.5%) and highest dropout rate (5.6%) in the district. This inverse relationship between spending and outcomes suggests that factors beyond funding—such as school culture or leadership—may be driving success at Paso East. Triumph Public High Schools-Abilene has the least data available, with no reported graduation or dropout rates and the lowest test scores in all five subjects for 2025-2026.
All three schools significantly underperform state averages. For example, the best Algebra I proficiency rate in the district is just 15.38% at Paso East, compared to the state average of 54.03%. The district’s overall 0-star rating and low rankings highlight systemic issues that require urgent attention. Parents should note that while Paso East shows relative strength, none of these schools currently meet state benchmarks for college or career readiness.
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