Summary:
The George West Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single high school, George West High School, which serves grades 9 through 12 in George West, Texas, with a total enrollment of 274 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently exceeding state averages across all tested subjects, and is part of a district ranked in the top 5% of all Texas school districts (95th percentile).
Key metrics highlight the school's exceptional performance. The graduation rate is a strong 94.9%, with a remarkably low dropout rate of just 0.4%. The school's state ranking has improved significantly, moving from the 73rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 86th percentile in 2025-2026. A standout finding is the school's performance in English Language Arts, where proficiency in English II Reading (84.93%) was a staggering 25 percentage points above the state average (59.88%). The school also showed dramatic year-over-year improvement, particularly in Algebra I, where proficiency jumped from 59.15% to 72.73% in a single year. With a low student-teacher ratio of 10.6:1, students benefit from more individualized attention, which likely contributes to the high achievement and low dropout rate.
Despite serving a majority economically disadvantaged population (58.03% qualifying for free or reduced lunch), George West High School not only meets but significantly exceeds state averages in every subject. For the 2025-2026 school year, proficiency rates were 72.73% in Algebra I, 78.69% in Biology, 75% in English I Reading, 84.93% in English II Reading, and 81.03% in U.S. History—all well above the respective state averages. The school's per-student spending of $12,000 and strong district support are likely key drivers of its success, making it a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality education in a supportive environment.
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