Summary:
The Aransas Pass Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, Aransas Pass High School, which educates 431 students in grades 9-12. This small-to-mid-sized school serves a community where 65.66% of students are economically disadvantaged, and it has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 1.
Aransas Pass High School has received a 2-star rating for the past three years and is ranked 1293 out of 2009 high schools in Texas, placing it in the 36th percentile. While the school boasts a solid 92.9% graduation rate, its academic performance on STAAR End-of-Course exams consistently falls below state averages. The most significant gaps are in U.S. History (19 percentage points below the state) and English I Reading (10 points below). However, Biology is a relative bright spot, with 64.29% of students proficient, and it saw a dramatic 20-point improvement from the previous year. Algebra I also showed positive growth, rising from 41.35% to 48.54% proficiency.
The data reveals a key tension: the school successfully keeps students on track to graduate, but many may lack the academic skills needed for college or career readiness. The high rate of economic disadvantage likely compounds these challenges, and the school's moderate per-student spending ($12,665) has not yet translated into top-tier test scores. The significant improvements in Biology and Algebra I suggest that recent instructional changes may be taking effect, making this a school in transition. Parents should note that while the school provides a supportive environment with small class sizes, it is actively working to close the gap between its graduation rate and the academic proficiency needed for post-secondary success.
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