Summary:
The Woden Independent School District (Isd) is served by a single high school, Woden High School, a small rural institution with 220 students in grades 9-12 that has earned a strong 4-star rating and ranks in the 76th percentile statewide.
Woden High School stands out for its exceptional academic performance in several key areas, particularly U.S. History, where 89.13% of students are proficient—nearly 19 percentage points above the state average. The school also excels in English, with English II Reading proficiency at 76.60% (16.72 points above the state) and English I Reading at 62.71% (7.28 points above). Algebra I proficiency is also above average at 59.65%. However, Biology is a relative weakness, with only 63.93% proficiency, which is 6.58 points below the state average. The school boasts a near-perfect graduation rate of 98.1% and a zero percent dropout rate, reflecting a strong commitment to student success. With a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, students receive significant individualized attention, which is especially valuable given that nearly 58% of the student body is economically disadvantaged.
One interesting finding is the year-over-year volatility in test scores, which is common in small schools where a single cohort can dramatically shift percentages. For example, English I Reading dropped from 70.37% to 62.71% in one year, while Algebra I improved from 50% to 59.65%. Despite these fluctuations, the school's state ranking has shown a strong upward trend, moving from the 64th percentile to the 80th percentile before settling at the 70th percentile. This indicates a recent period of significant improvement, making Woden High School a compelling choice for families seeking a small, high-performing school that effectively overcomes socioeconomic challenges.
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