Summary
Devine High School is a mid-sized public high school in Devine, TX, serving 551 students in grades 9-12 within the Devine Independent School District (Isd). This school stands out as a strong performer in its region, consistently improving its statewide ranking over the past decade to reach a 3-star rating. With a very high graduation rate of 95.5% and an exceptionally low dropout rate of 0.3%, Devine High School provides a stable and supportive environment where students are likely to stay on track and succeed.
Devine High School excels in several key academic areas, particularly in Biology and U.S. History, where it consistently outperforms the state average and many nearby schools. For example, in Biology, 78.99% of students were proficient, compared to 70.51% statewide and significantly higher than Southwest High School (56.79%) and Lytle High School (57.69%). The school also shows remarkable strength in supporting its Gifted and Talented students, who rank in the 75th percentile statewide, and its students from low socio-economic backgrounds, who rank in the 64th percentile. This is a notable achievement, especially when compared to schools like Natalia High School and Lytle High School, which have similar or higher poverty rates but lower overall performance. Additionally, a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 allows for more individualized attention than at larger schools like Medina Valley High School (18.3:1).
While Devine High School is on a clear upward trajectory, it does have a critical area for growth: its English Language Learner (ELL) population, which ranks in the 13th percentile statewide. This gap represents the school's most significant challenge and an opportunity for targeted improvement. Overall, Devine High School is a solid, efficient choice for families, achieving strong academic outcomes with moderate per-student spending ($10,717) compared to peers like Lytle High School ($14,095) and Natalia High School ($14,142). Its consistent improvement and ability to support diverse student groups make it a reliable anchor in the region, outperforming most standard comprehensive high schools nearby.
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