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Bandera High School

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Bandera High School ranks 978 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

978^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 51% of Texas high schools

Summary

Bandera High School in Bandera, TX, serves 664 students in grades 9-12 within the Bandera Independent School District (Isd), located in the Texas Hill Country. This mid-sized high school has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, climbing from the 28th percentile in state rankings in 2021-2022 to a solid 3-star rating and the 51st percentile in the most recent data. Its graduation rate has also surged from 81.2% to 93.4% over the same period, indicating that recent strategic initiatives are proving highly effective.

When compared to nearby Center Point High School, Bandera consistently outperforms in overall academic performance and state rankings, holding a 17-21 percentile point advantage over the past three years. Bandera demonstrates significantly higher proficiency on core STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly in Algebra I (38.46% vs. 15.63%), Biology (70.89% vs. 57.14%), and U.S. History (70.7% vs. 63.27%). While Center Point has a perfect 100% graduation rate, Bandera's 93.4% rate is still very strong and reflects a powerful upward trend. Bandera also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1, allowing for more individualized attention than many larger schools.

Bandera's performance reveals a fascinating dichotomy: while it consistently meets or exceeds state averages in Biology and English I & II Reading, Algebra I proficiency remains a significant weakness at 38.46%, well below the state average of 54.03%. The school spends approximately $10,951 per student, significantly less than Center Point's $15,529, yet achieves substantially better academic outcomes, suggesting efficient resource utilization. Bandera shows strong improvement for English Language Learner students, jumping from the 22nd to the 48th percentile, though performance for female students (56th percentile) notably outpaces male students (42nd percentile). The school's most critical challenge is addressing its persistent Algebra I weakness, which, if solved, could propel Bandera to an even higher tier of performance.

664

Students ?

14.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,427

Per pupil spending ?

41.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

474 Old San Antonio Hwy
Bandera, TX 78003-0727

(830) 460-3898

District: Bandera Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Bandera High School:

Elementary:	Alkek Elementary
	Hill Country Elementary
Middle:	Bandera Middle

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.8%

Hispanic:

35.4%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓93% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (51st percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 16 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg61%

Texas avg62%

978^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 49%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

564^th of 951Bandera Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	48.7	978 of 2009	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	44.8	1045 of 1974	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.7	967 of 1990	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	926 of 1961	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	30.1	1343 of 1876	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.4	1111 of 1861	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.3	1071 of 1857	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.7	1005 of 1797	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.5	724 of 1777	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	58.1	749 of 1762	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.1	568 of 1743	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.9	463 of 1734	73.3%	★★★★☆
2013	67.3	430 of 1652	74.0%	★★★★☆
2012	54.6	703 of 1603	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2011	65.5	586 of 1672	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	65.1	553 of 1568	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.0	621 of 1539	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	65.3	539 of 1510	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2007	72.4	339 of 1497	77.4%	★★★★☆
2006	74.5	262 of 1430	81.7%	★★★★☆
2005	72.5	315 of 1429	78.0%	★★★★☆
2004	74.1	249 of 1427	82.6%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	18.7	1626 of 1837	11.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.7	1403 of 1829	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.9	1641 of 1810	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	34.7	1166 of 1784	34.6%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.6	616 of 1195	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	23.6	900 of 1153	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.1	1108 of 1437	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.5	973 of 1371	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.0	1136 of 1278	11.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	37.1	710 of 1195	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.3	916 of 1136	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	856 of 1936	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.5	870 of 1504	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.7	1001 of 1880	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.3	954 of 1891	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.2	1308 of 1841	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	36.8	1175 of 1815	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.1	971 of 1798	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.3	1085 of 1781	39.1%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	53.2	772 of 1206	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.7	705 of 964	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	63.9	534 of 1182	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	788 of 1172	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	69.9	393 of 1177	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.1	126 of 1145	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.4	183 of 1137	83.9%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	34.5	916 of 1453	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.4	1179 of 1805	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	966 of 1820	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	20.8	1450 of 1762	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.2	1136 of 1743	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.2	1348 of 1714	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.1	1172 of 1691	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.0	1232 of 1937	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.7	942 of 1513	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.9	1258 of 1884	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.5	935 of 1897	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	18.8	1564 of 1847	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.7	1307 of 1848	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	32.4	1329 of 1818	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.2	1244 of 1794	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.5	1138 of 1954	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.9	974 of 1515	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.3	1123 of 1891	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.3	895 of 1913	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	28.5	1330 of 1853	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	40.1	1061 of 1840	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.1	1123 of 1824	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.1	1030 of 1803	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	13.8	539 of 598	9.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	47.3	354 of 731	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.6	280 of 677	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	311 of 664	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.1	401 of 588	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	85.5	48 of 604	92.1%	★★★★★
2018	46.0	314 of 582	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	27.6	1238 of 1581	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	34.1	865 of 1299	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.0	920 of 1548	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.3	830 of 1478	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	26.6	1143 of 1418	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	25.3	1155 of 1382	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.9	999 of 1357	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.5	974 of 1347	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	25.2	1016 of 1294	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.1	1100 of 1556	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.0	1047 of 1576	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	18.9	1311 of 1525	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.0	1194 of 1510	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.1	1070 of 1526	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.1	1153 of 1539	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)56th percentile+4 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)48th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)42nd percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)37th percentile-10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)36th percentile-15 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)36th percentile-15 vs school

Special Education (2026)22nd percentile-30 vs school

White (2025)21st percentile-26 vs school

At Risk (2022)11th percentile-17 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)10th percentile-37 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology71%~ state avg

U.S. History71%~ state avg

English II Reading57%-3 vs state

English I Reading55%~ state avg

Algebra I38%-16 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	Total
Bandera High School	Public	9-12	474 Old San Antonio Hwy	Bandera	78003	Bandera County	Bandera Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 460-3898	664	46	14.5	41.4%	397 (59.8%)	4 (0.6%)	235 (35.4%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.3%)	48.7	978^th of 2009 public high schools	51.3%		44.8	1045^th of 1974 public high schools	47.1%	67	38.5	70.9	55.4	56.6	70.7	$8,427
Center Point High School	Public	9-12	207 China	Center Point	78010	Kerr County	Center Point Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 353-8142	163	17	9.3	59.5%	54 (33.1%)	1 (0.6%)	105 (64.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	36.5	1324^th of 2009 public high schools	34.1%		33	1325^th of 1974 public high schools	32.9%	1	15.6	57.1	47.8	56.9	63.3	$16,081

Frequently Asked Questions about Bandera High School

Is Bandera High School a good school?

Bandera High School ranks 978^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Bandera High School?

Students at Bandera High School are 60% White, 35% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Bandera High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 664 students attended Bandera High School.

What district is Bandera High School in?

Bandera Independent School District (Isd)

What schools feed into Bandera High School?

Bandera High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alkek Elementary
Elementary : Hill Country Elementary
Middle : Bandera Middle

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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2023–24 dropout rates & graduation ratesSep 17, 2025

2024–25 STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 23, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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