Summary:
The Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves approximately 7,982 students across five high schools, offering a diverse range of educational environments from large traditional campuses to a small alternative school.
Hendrickson High School is the district's standout performer, ranking in the top 15% of Texas high schools and consistently exceeding state averages in all subjects, with the highest graduation rate (96.9%) and lowest dropout rate (0.4%). In contrast, John B Connally High School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 17% statewide with the lowest test scores and highest dropout rate (4.0%) among traditional schools. Weiss High School shows strong improvement, rising to the 70th percentile and outperforming state averages in Biology, English II, and U.S. History. Pflugerville High School has seen a slight ranking decline but maintains a high graduation rate (94.9%). Pflugerville Academic And Career Education (Pace) serves a small, alternative student population with unique metrics.
A key finding is that higher spending per student does not guarantee better outcomes—Connally High School has the highest spending ($11,138 per student) but the lowest performance among traditional schools, while Hendrickson has the lowest spending ($9,641) and highest performance. Additionally, every school in the district struggles with Algebra I proficiency, scoring below the state average, indicating a systemic math weakness. Weiss High School is the only school showing a clear upward trend in state rankings, making it a positive trajectory to watch for families seeking improvement.
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