Summary:
The Copperas Cove Independent School District (Isd) is home to two high schools serving grades 9-12: Copperas Cove High School and Crossroads High School, located in a community that ranks in the 58th percentile among Texas districts with a 3-star rating.
These two schools present a stark contrast in performance and demographics. Copperas Cove High School is the district's standout, a large comprehensive school with 2,247 students that consistently exceeds state averages in Biology (72.87% proficient), English I & II Reading, and U.S. History (75.83% proficient). It boasts an exceptional 98.0% graduation rate and an extremely low 0.2% dropout rate, with stable state rankings in the 63rd to 67th percentile over three years. In contrast, Crossroads High School is a small alternative campus with 130 students, earning a 1-star rating and ranking in the 11th percentile. It struggles significantly, with a 57.0% graduation rate, a 10.5% dropout rate, and proficiency rates far below state averages in every subject, including a mere 7.69% in English II Reading.
A critical district-wide weakness is Algebra I, where both schools perform well below the state average of 54.03%—Copperas Cove High School at 28.69% and Crossroads High School at 11.11%. Notably, Crossroads spends $1,630 more per student ($12,336 vs. $10,706) than Copperas Cove, yet its outcomes are dramatically lower, likely reflecting the intensive support needed for its high-need population (69.23% free/reduced lunch). While Copperas Cove shows consistent improvement across core subjects, Crossroads' small size causes volatile year-over-year data, making trends less reliable. For parents, Copperas Cove High School offers strong, stable academics and excellent graduation rates, while Crossroads High School serves a high-need population but faces significant academic challenges.
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