Summary:
The Spearman Independent School District (Isd) is home to a single high school, Spearman High School, a small rural school serving grades 9 through 12 with a total enrollment of 189 students. This school stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.3 to 1, which creates a highly personalized learning environment that likely contributes to its perfect 100% graduation rate and 0.0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year.
Academically, Spearman High School shows a clear strength in English Language Arts, significantly outperforming the state average in both English I (69.09% proficient vs. 55.43% state) and English II (74.36% vs. 59.88%) for the 2025-2026 school year. The school also excels in Biology, with a 73.08% proficiency rate beating the state average of 70.51%. However, there are areas of concern: U.S. History proficiency fell below the state average at 63.64% compared to 70.17%, and Algebra I proficiency dropped from above the state average in 2024-2025 to below it in 2025-2026, now at 50% versus the state's 54.03%. The school's state ranking has been volatile, moving from the 69th percentile to the 77th and back to the 65th percentile over three years, which is common for small schools where a single cohort can swing results.
A notable achievement is that despite 62.43% of students being economically disadvantaged, the school maintains high performance in three out of five core subjects and a perfect graduation rate. This suggests effective support systems are in place. The primary takeaway for parents is that Spearman High School offers an intimate, supportive environment with standout English and science programs, but families should be aware of the need for targeted improvement in math and history instruction.
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