High Schools in Willis Independent School District (Isd)

The Willis Independent School District (Isd) in Texas serves two high schools—Willis High School and Stubblefield Academy—that represent two very different educational realities for families in the area. Willis High School is a large, traditional campus with 2,809 students in grades 9-12, while Stubblefield Academy is a small alternative school with just 25 students spanning grades 5-12. The district overall ranks in the 34th percentile statewide, earning a 2-star rating, which signals consistent challenges in meeting state academic averages.

When comparing the two schools, the most striking difference is in resources and outcomes. Stubblefield Academy spends over $31,000 per student—more than 3.6 times the $8,730 spent at Willis High School—and boasts a tiny 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Despite this intensive investment, its academic performance is drastically lower, with only 8.33% of students proficient in Algebra I and 15.38% in English II Reading. This suggests Stubblefield serves a high-needs population requiring specialized support, making standard test scores an incomplete measure of its value. In contrast, Willis High School, with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio, shows a 94.3% graduation rate and a low 0.5% dropout rate, but consistently underperforms state averages in core subjects, particularly Algebra I where only 33% are proficient versus 54% statewide.

Key takeaways for parents include a critical concern at Willis High School: while Biology scores improved from 55.68% to 66.03% year-over-year, Algebra I proficiency dropped from 37.94% to 33.06%, a foundational skill gap that could impact college and career readiness. Stubblefield Academy offers an exceptionally supportive environment for students who struggle in traditional settings, but its academic outcomes are far below district and state norms. The district’s overall 2-star rating reflects these dual challenges—a large school needing to lift core academic performance and a small alternative school requiring intensive resources to serve its unique student body.