Summary:
The Azle Independent School District (Isd) serves two high schools—Azle High School and Azle Hornet Academy—for grades 9 through 12, located in a suburban area northwest of Fort Worth.
Azle High School is the district's standout performer, enrolling 2,192 students and earning a consistent 3-star rating over the past three years. It ranks in the 61st percentile statewide, well above the district's overall 42nd percentile. This school outperforms state averages in four of five core subjects—Biology, English I, English II, and U.S. History—and boasts a strong 95.4% graduation rate. In contrast, Azle Hornet Academy is a small alternative campus with only 58 students, ranking in the 13th percentile (1 star). Its academic struggles are severe: 0% of students were proficient in Algebra I, and only 20% in English I Reading. Despite spending $11,626 per student—$1,819 more than Azle High School—its student-to-teacher ratio is a high 29:1, suggesting funds go toward specialized services rather than smaller classes.
The district's overall ranking is pulled down by Azle Hornet Academy's low scores, creating a "two schools" paradox. While Azle High School delivers strong academics and a high graduation rate, Azle Hornet Academy shows a troubling gap between its 91.5% graduation rate and critically low test proficiency, indicating a focus on credit recovery over academic mastery. For parents, Azle High School offers a reliable, state-beating education, while Azle Hornet Academy serves a high-need population with volatile results that require careful interpretation.
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