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Santo High School

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Santo High School ranks 354 th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

354^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 82% of Texas high schools

Summary

Santo High School is a small, rural public school in Santo, TX, serving 302 students in grades 6 through 12 within the high-performing Santo Independent School District (Isd), which holds a 5-star statewide rating. The school stands out for its flawless student outcomes, achieving a perfect 0.0% dropout rate and a 100% graduation rate for four consecutive years (2020-2024)—a record unmatched by nearby peers like Brock High School (99.3% graduation rate) and Lipan High School (100% graduation rate but with a non-zero dropout rate). With an excellent student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1, the school provides personalized instruction, and about 40% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Academically, Santo High School excels in English Language Arts, with STAAR EOC proficiency rates of 76.32% in English I and 80.95% in English II—dramatically higher than the state average (55.43% and 59.88%) and competitive with top-tier Brock High School (85.81% and 83.43%). The school is particularly effective at serving its low socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the 83rd percentile statewide, which is a key strength compared to Millsap High School and Lipan High School, where low-SES performance is less pronounced. However, the school shows a significant gender performance gap, with male students ranking in the 93rd percentile and female students in the 70th percentile, suggesting instructional strategies may favor one group.

While Santo High School consistently outperforms state averages in core subjects, it faces challenges in its Gifted and Talented (GT) program, which dropped to the 35th percentile statewide, and an 8th-grade reading slump where proficiency fell below the state average. Compared to Brock High School, which leads in Biology (95.21% proficient), Santo holds its own in English II and surpasses Brock in graduation rates. Overall, Santo High School is a highly effective institution that ensures nearly all students graduate, with standout strengths in ELA and equity for low-SES students, while areas for growth include addressing the gender gap and revitalizing GT enrichment.

302

Students ?

11.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,103

Per pupil spending ?

40.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

406 Fm Rd 2201
Santo, TX 76472-0067

(940) 769-3847

District: Santo Independent School District (Isd)

Feeder schools for Santo High School:

Elementary:

Santo Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.8%

Hispanic:

20.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 90th percentile in 2021 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (62% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Texas high schools

✓97% graduate within 4 years

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 90th-percentile peak (2021) to 82nd (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school62%

District avg62%

Texas avg53%

Middle school

529^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

354^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Texas High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

92^nd of 951Santo 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	69.0	529 of 2335	77.3%	★★★★☆
2025	68.1	579 of 2344	75.3%	★★★★☆
2024	81.7	288 of 2372	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	484 of 2330	79.2%	★★★★☆
2022	50.8	995 of 2254	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.5	810 of 2252	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.3	1407 of 2193	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.9	1209 of 2080	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	38.6	1232 of 2027	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2016	68.1	600 of 1987	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.7	629 of 2043	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	59.0	809 of 1987	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.0	831 of 1973	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.5	916 of 1951	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	48.1	1200 of 1895	36.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	48.1	1132 of 1803	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.5	634 of 1763	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.5	951 of 1718	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.5	993 of 1684	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	46.7	962 of 1585	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	54.7	769 of 1582	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2004	59.4	684 of 1573	56.5%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	38.6	1332 of 2182	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.7	1482 of 2118	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	25.6	1771 of 2058	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	37.5	1273 of 2008	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.2	345 of 2240	84.6%	★★★★☆
2025	59.7	600 of 1825	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.7	289 of 2242	87.1%	★★★★☆
2023	62.1	687 of 2241	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.6	1165 of 2221	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	68.4	522 of 2151	75.7%	★★★★☆
2019	37.1	1325 of 2047	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.9	1258 of 2008	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	797 of 1497	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	70.1	312 of 1230	74.6%	★★★★☆
2023	60.2	740 of 1481	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.7	250 of 1446	82.7%	★★★★☆
2018	58.4	691 of 1430	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.9	554 of 2141	74.1%	★★★★☆
2025	36.1	1153 of 1731	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	69.7	431 of 2119	79.7%	★★★★☆
2023	39.5	1310 of 2116	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	17.7	1891 of 2077	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	25.4	1656 of 2043	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	38.7	1201 of 1935	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	22.6	1650 of 1895	12.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	63.4	585 of 2253	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	59.8	554 of 1820	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	85.8	127 of 2235	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	56.0	818 of 2251	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.3	976 of 2220	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.6	1122 of 2172	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.7	1499 of 2073	27.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.2	1529 of 2039	25.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.4	742 of 2253	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.1	509 of 1818	72.0%	★★★★☆
2024	80.5	274 of 2246	87.8%	★★★★☆
2023	76.3	377 of 2245	83.2%	★★★★☆
2022	57.4	799 of 2228	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.3	1216 of 2168	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.4	1419 of 2069	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.3	1151 of 2030	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	37.4	1199 of 1956	38.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	68.1	271 of 1568	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	283 of 1891	85.0%	★★★★☆
2023	66.2	315 of 1815	82.6%	★★★★☆
2022	61.4	383 of 1757	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	109 of 1597	93.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	697 of 1731	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.6	625 of 1439	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	72.7	329 of 1733	81.0%	★★★★☆
2023	62.8	566 of 1749	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.0	971 of 1723	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.3	862 of 1700	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	21.4	1468 of 1684	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	32.0	1251 of 1673	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	73.7	354 of 2009	82.4%	★★★★☆
2025	75.9	295 of 1974	85.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.1	292 of 1990	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	79.2	221 of 1961	88.7%	★★★★☆
2022	73.9	302 of 1876	83.9%	★★★★☆
2021	81.0	192 of 1861	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	76.7	248 of 1857	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	63.0	485 of 1797	73.0%	★★★★☆
2017	53.0	690 of 1777	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	65.2	531 of 1762	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	80.2	104 of 1743	94.0%	★★★★★
2014	55.6	775 of 1734	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.3	405 of 1652	75.5%	★★★★☆
2012	56.5	649 of 1603	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2011	59.4	818 of 1672	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	52.9	965 of 1568	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	54.2	883 of 1539	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	69.3	414 of 1510	72.6%	★★★★☆
2007	63.8	591 of 1497	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	65.2	535 of 1430	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2005	62.2	579 of 1429	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2004	74.2	245 of 1427	82.8%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	56.9	503 of 1837	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	79.3	141 of 1829	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	65.6	369 of 1810	79.6%	★★★★☆
2018	66.0	317 of 1784	82.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	48.4	519 of 1437	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.1	376 of 1371	72.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	60.3	638 of 1936	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.0	457 of 1504	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.9	385 of 1880	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.8	246 of 1891	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	83.2	132 of 1841	92.8%	★★★★★
2021	87.7	71 of 1815	96.1%	★★★★★
2019	69.8	401 of 1798	77.7%	★★★★☆
2018	69.2	388 of 1781	78.2%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	52.5	788 of 1206	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	60.2	484 of 964	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.8	285 of 1182	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	70.1	314 of 1172	73.2%	★★★★☆
2021	73.2	233 of 1177	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	68.9	344 of 1145	70.0%	★★★★☆
2018	72.8	48 of 1137	95.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.0	614 of 1860	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	64.8	325 of 1453	77.6%	★★★★☆
2024	54.1	647 of 1805	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.5	358 of 1820	80.3%	★★★★☆
2022	58.7	535 of 1762	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	81.5	154 of 1743	91.2%	★★★★★
2019	67.2	378 of 1714	77.9%	★★★★☆
2018	38.1	1032 of 1691	39.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	328 of 1937	83.1%	★★★★☆
2025	69.6	228 of 1513	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	70.0	277 of 1884	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	76.4	228 of 1897	88.0%	★★★★☆
2022	67.8	335 of 1847	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	73.6	252 of 1848	86.4%	★★★★☆
2019	65.8	397 of 1818	78.2%	★★★★☆
2018	52.9	678 of 1794	62.2%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	77.9	241 of 1954	87.7%	★★★★☆
2025	83.3	105 of 1515	93.1%	★★★★★
2024	80.2	194 of 1891	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	77.1	259 of 1913	86.5%	★★★★☆
2022	55.9	683 of 1853	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.3	481 of 1840	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	79.9	207 of 1824	88.7%	★★★★☆
2018	53.2	716 of 1803	60.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	64.6	262 of 1299	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	61.6	397 of 1548	74.4%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	65 of 1478	95.6%	★★★★★
2018	21.1	1227 of 1347	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	66.7	401 of 1584	74.7%	★★★★☆
2025	70.7	230 of 1294	82.2%	★★★★☆
2024	70.2	287 of 1556	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	71.7	293 of 1576	81.4%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	417 of 1525	72.7%	★★★★☆
2021	71.7	290 of 1510	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.2	352 of 1526	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	53.7	664 of 1539	56.9%	★★★☆☆

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)

Middle school

Female (2026)85th percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile-3 vs school

Male (2026)67th percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)60th percentile-18 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)47th percentile-31 vs school

At Risk (2022)39th percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2026)39th percentile-39 vs school

High school

Male (2026)88th percentile+5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)83rd percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)80th percentile-5 vs school

White (2026)75th percentile-8 vs school

At Risk (2022)73rd percentile-11 vs school

Female (2026)67th percentile-15 vs school

Hispanic (2026)67th percentile-15 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)64th percentile-21 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)35th percentile-48 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology87%+17 vs state

U.S. History84%+14 vs state

English II Reading81%+21 vs state

English I Reading76%+21 vs state

Reading64%+8 vs state

Mathematics53%+13 vs state

Algebra I52%~ state avg

Social Studies35%+3 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)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (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	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Santo High School	Public	6-12	406 Fm Rd 2201	Santo	76472	Palo Pinto County	Santo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 769-3847	302	26	11.5	40.4%	229 (75.8%)	1 (0.3%)	63 (20.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	73.7	354^th of 2009 public high schools	82.4%		75.9	295^th of 1974 public high schools	85.1%	59	52.4	87.1	76.3	81.0	84.4	73.3	64.3	55.4	51.1	26.9	64.5	35.1	$10,103
Lipan High School	Public	6-12	211 N Kickapoo	Lipan	76462	Hood County	Lipan Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 646-3366	249	26	9.7	47.4%	212 (85.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	56.3	785^th of 2009 public high schools	60.9%		60.8	651^st of 1974 public high schools	67.0%	134	41.8	75.0	77.5	57.6	76.5	43.3	51.4	61.8	35.5	35.1	36.8	26.5	$10,288
Millsap High School	Public	9-12	600 Bulldog Blvd	Millsap	76066	Parker County	Millsap Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 274-2694	301	31	9.7	35.2%	242 (80.4%)	2 (0.7%)	45 (15.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	64.7	551^st of 2009 public high schools	72.6%		60	669^th of 1974 public high schools	66.1%	118	63.3	76.3	63.5	64.1	82.0								$11,479
Mineral Wells Academy	Public	10-12	3801 Ram Blvd	Mineral Wells	76067	Palo Pinto County	Mineral Wells Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 325-4408	28	2	16.0	75.0%	14 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)	2 (7.1%)								(n/a)	0.0		12.5	0.0	0.0								$8,995
Brock High School	Public	9-12	400 Eagle Spirit Ln	Brock	76087	Parker County	Brock Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 596-7425	631	50	12.4	8.2%	514 (81.5%)	3 (0.5%)	92 (14.6%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.2%)	80.3	208^th of 2009 public high schools	89.6%		73.5	334^th of 1974 public high schools	83.1%	126	51.9	95.2	85.8	83.4	85.1								$10,479

Frequently Asked Questions about Santo High School

Is Santo High School a good school?

Santo High School ranks 354^th of 2009 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Santo High School?

Students at Santo High School are 76% White, 21% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Santo High School?

Santo High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Santo Elementary

How many students attend Santo High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 302 students attended Santo High School.

What district is Santo High School in?

Santo Independent School District (Isd)

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