Bastrop High School

Bastrop High School is a public high school serving 1,729 students in grades 9-12 in Bastrop, Texas, which is part of the Bastrop Independent School District. While the school maintains relatively high graduation rates and low dropout rates, its overall academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools over the past decade, with below-average test scores and uneven performance across different student subgroups.

Bastrop High School's four-year graduation rate ranges from 94.9% to 97.5%, and its dropout rate is very low, between 0.1% and 0.2%. However, the school's performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is generally below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 31.72% in Algebra I to 62.03% in U.S. History, compared to the state averages of 47.01% and 67.94%, respectively. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school performing relatively well for African American students but struggling with Hispanic, White, and Economically Disadvantaged student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, Bastrop High School's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than its closest neighbor, Cedar Creek High School, which is also part of the Bastrop Independent School District. However, the nearby Colorado River Collegiate Academy, a public charter school, consistently ranks in the top 5% of Texas high schools, with exceptional test scores and graduation rates. Addressing the challenges faced by Bastrop High School will likely require a multi-faceted approach, including targeted interventions, increased funding, and a focus on supporting the unique needs of the school's diverse student population.