Summary:
The Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, Van Alstyne High School, which enrolls 729 students in grades 9 through 12. This school consistently ranks in the top 15-17% of all Texas high schools, earning a 4-star rating each of the last three years, and boasts an exceptional 99.3% graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year. With a low student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 and a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (17.97%), the school provides a strong academic environment.
Van Alstyne High School stands out as a "reading and science powerhouse," with proficiency rates on STAAR End-of-Course exams far exceeding state averages. In the 2025-2026 school year, English II Reading proficiency was 83.58% (23.7 points above the state average), Biology reached 87.39% (16.9 points above), and English I Reading hit 73.89% (18.5 points above). U.S. History also performed well at 81.31% (11.1 points above the state average). However, Algebra I proficiency was a notable weak point at 54.49%, only marginally better than the state average of 54.03%, and it actually decreased from the previous year while the state average rose.
Year-over-year performance shows some volatility, with U.S. History proficiency dropping sharply from 81.31% in 2025-2026 to 69.59% in 2024-2025, suggesting a need for closer curriculum review. An interesting data discrepancy exists: while the school's test scores match the district's in most subjects, the district's Algebra I average (66.8%) is significantly higher than the school's (54.49%), possibly due to 8th graders taking the exam early. Overall, Van Alstyne High School offers a high-quality education with standout literacy and science programs, though it has room for improvement in math.
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