Summary:
Santo Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single high school, Santo High School, which serves grades 6 through 12 with a total enrollment of 302 students. This small, rural district has earned a 5-star rating and ranks in the 90th percentile among all Texas school districts, reflecting the strong performance of its sole high school.
Santo High School stands out for its exceptional graduation and dropout rates, boasting a 97.2% graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. The school consistently ranks in the 82nd to 85th percentile among Texas high schools, with a current state ranking of 354th out of 2,009 (4 stars). Key metrics include a low student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, per-student spending of $12,985, and 40.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. On STAAR End-of-Course exams, the school dramatically outperforms state averages in Biology (87.1% vs. 70.51%), U.S. History (84.44% vs. 70.17%), English II (80.95% vs. 59.88%), and English I (76.32% vs. 55.43%). However, Algebra I proficiency (52.38%) is slightly below the state average (54.03%).
An interesting finding is the school's notable weakness in 7th-grade mathematics, where only 26.92% of students are proficient, significantly below the state average of 29.41% and a stark contrast to the strong math performance in 6th and 8th grades. This suggests a potential instructional challenge at that grade level. Additionally, while overall performance is strong, some subjects show year-over-year volatility, such as U.S. History dropping from 93.75% to 84.44% proficiency. Despite 40.4% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school's high performance indicates that its resources and low student-teacher ratio are effectively supporting student achievement, making it a standout example of a small school delivering big results.
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