Andrews High School

Andrews High School in Andrews, TX, is a public high school serving 1,193 students in grades 9-12 within the Andrews Independent School District (Isd), located in a community where about 40% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school has recently earned a 3-star rating, marking a notable improvement from previous years, and stands out as the primary high-achieving option in the district.

Compared to the district's alternative school, the Andrews Education Center, Andrews High School shows significantly stronger outcomes. It boasts a graduation rate consistently above 97% with a 0.0% dropout rate, while the Education Center has a 63% graduation rate and a 4.8% dropout rate. Academically, Andrews High outperforms the Education Center in all subjects, such as achieving 57.86% proficiency in English I Reading versus 16.67%. The school also has a typical student-teacher ratio of 14.1:1, compared to the Education Center's smaller 7.6:1 ratio, which reflects its specialized role for higher-needs students.

An encouraging trend is the school's dramatic improvement in serving key student groups over the last three years. Effectiveness for special education students jumped from the 19th to the 57th percentile, and for low socioeconomic status students from the 20th to the 43rd percentile. However, performance is mixed on state exams: Andrews High meets or exceeds state averages in Biology and English I Reading but falls below in Algebra I and U.S. History. Additionally, effectiveness for multi-racial students has declined sharply, from the 82nd to the 37th percentile, warranting attention. Overall, the school shows positive momentum while highlighting areas for continued focus.