Summary:
Progreso Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, Progreso High School, which educates 431 students in grades 9-12 and reports a 100% free/reduced lunch eligibility rate, indicating a student body from economically disadvantaged households.
Progreso High School shows a notable paradox: while its graduation rate is a strong 92.3%, its standardized test scores lag significantly behind state averages. For example, only 22.99% of students are proficient in Algebra I compared to 54.03% statewide, and English I Reading proficiency is 35.33% versus 55.43% statewide. However, the school performs relatively better in Biology (60.63% proficient) and U.S. History (63.03% proficient), both exceeding 60%. The school’s state ranking has improved modestly from the 19th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 24th percentile in 2025-2026, a positive trend given its challenging socioeconomic context. The student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 is favorable, allowing for more individualized attention.
Key takeaways for parents include the school’s effectiveness at keeping students on track to graduate, despite low academic proficiency in core subjects like math and reading. The dropout rate of 2.2% is slightly higher than the district average of 1.7%, representing about 9-10 students per year. The school’s improvement in state ranking, combined with its high graduation rate, suggests that Progreso High School is implementing effective strategies to support its students, though parents should be aware of the significant gaps in math and English proficiency that may require additional academic support at home.
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