Stafford High School

Summary:

Stafford High School is a public high school serving 1,064 students in grades 9-12 in Stafford, Texas, which is part of the Houston Independent School District. While the school has a diverse student population with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students compared to the state average, its academic performance on STAAR EOC exams is generally below state and district averages, particularly in core subjects like Algebra I, English I, and U.S. History.

However, Stafford High School maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.7% to 95.9% over the past few years, which is above the state average. The school also has low dropout rates, ranging from 0.9% to 2.1%, better than the state average. Interestingly, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Asian students generally performing better than their Hispanic and White counterparts. Compared to nearby charter schools like Harmony Science Academy-Houston and KIPP Houston High School, Stafford High School's academic performance is generally lower.

Despite these challenges, Stafford High School's high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and diverse student population suggest that it is providing a solid educational foundation for its students. To further improve, the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support for underperforming subgroups, as well as continued collaboration with nearby high-performing charter schools to learn best practices.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 Spartan Dr
       Stafford, TX  77477-1727


(281) 261-9239

District: Stafford Msd

SchoolDigger Rank:
1228th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,695 Help


Feeder schools for Stafford High School:

Elementary:    Stafford Ecc
    Stafford Elementary
Middle:    Stafford Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  1,094

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.3%
African American:
42.7%
Asian:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Stafford High School ranks worse than 61.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.92. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stafford High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.3%), African American (42.7%), Asian (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stafford High School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stafford High School is $13,695.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stafford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford High School 1228th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Stafford High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Stafford Msd:

SchoolDigger ranks Stafford Msd 375th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stafford High School

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Rank History for all students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.66 792nd 1427 44.5%
2005 51.78 828th 1429 42.1%
2006 43.05 1001st 1430 30.0%
2007 34.59 1164th 1497 22.2%
2008 56.02 798th 1510 47.2%
2009 57.12 796th 1539 48.3%
2010 54.28 910th 1568 42.0%
2011 55.91 926th 1672 44.6%
2012 52.30 760th 1603 52.6%
2013 42.72 1073rd 1652 35.0%
2014 42.33 1128th 1734 34.9%
2015 41.63 1157th 1743 33.6%
2016 49.66 969th 1762 45.0%
2017 33.62 1166th 1777 34.4%
2018 36.05 1143rd 1797 36.4%
2019 36.09 1221st 1857 34.2%
2021 45.71 983rd 1861 47.2%
2022 36.20 1209th 1876 35.6%
2023 40.53 1166th 1961 40.5%
2024 37.92 1228th 1987 38.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 45.30 317th 604 47.5%
2021 63.36 169th 588 71.3%
2024 64.02 199th 730 72.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.15 643rd 1113 42.2%
2019 46.32 449th 1136 60.5%
2021 54.35 363rd 1195 69.6%
2022 43.17 557th 1278 56.4%
2023 57.00 380th 1371 72.3%
2024 41.53 686th 1435 52.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.79 516th 1347 61.7%
2019 39.62 767th 1357 43.5%
2021 38.67 800th 1382 42.1%
2022 36.31 880th 1418 37.9%
2023 31.71 1031st 1478 30.2%
2024 38.57 930th 1547 39.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.04 1028th 1794 42.7%
2019 41.60 1053rd 1818 42.1%
2021 53.56 704th 1848 61.9%
2022 37.66 1143rd 1847 38.1%
2023 42.71 1018th 1897 46.3%
2024 34.74 1208th 1883 35.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.24 1187th 1781 33.4%
2019 38.51 1186th 1798 34.0%
2021 49.40 906th 1815 50.1%
2022 34.01 1230th 1841 33.2%
2023 43.10 1076th 1891 43.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.25 865th 1137 23.9%
2019 61.96 529th 1145 53.8%
2021 61.84 589th 1177 50.0%
2022 57.76 644th 1172 45.1%
2023 32.21 972nd 1182 17.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.21 1188th 1784 33.4%
2019 32.75 1288th 1810 28.8%
2021 31.14 1282nd 1829 29.9%
2022 30.16 1299th 1837 29.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.29 1228th 1803 31.9%
2019 29.83 1312th 1824 28.1%
2021 39.44 1075th 1840 41.6%
2022 34.93 1184th 1853 36.1%
2023 35.95 1213th 1913 36.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.09 384th 486 21.0%
2019 32.76 374th 487 23.2%
2021 55.63 234th 488 52.0%
2022 44.35 323rd 507 36.3%
2023 49.54 313th 525 40.4%
2024 57.42 246th 529 53.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.43 395th 1013 61.0%
2019 51.07 411th 1024 59.9%
2021 59.87 297th 1020 70.9%
2022 46.51 448th 1031 56.5%
2023 54.40 373rd 1069 65.1%
2024 43.11 515th 1065 51.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.25 1080th 1691 36.1%
2019 34.15 1177th 1714 31.3%
2021 47.65 840th 1743 51.8%
2022 37.68 1069th 1762 39.3%
2023 42.75 982nd 1820 46.0%
2024 34.72 1151st 1804 36.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Stafford High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.24 1403rd 1539 8.8%
2019 26.45 1235th 1526 19.1%
2022 36.74 1010th 1525 33.8%
2023 18.35 1333rd 1576 15.4%
2024 24.67 1231st 1556 20.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Stafford High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 153 29 13 101 n/a n/a n/a 0 296
1989 166 27 20 112 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1990 155 33 23 124 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1991 167 31 33 143 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1992 162 40 35 148 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1993 153 57 53 161 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 163 55 64 169 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1995 194 87 72 180 3 n/a n/a 0 536
1996 194 87 72 180 3 n/a n/a 0 536
1997 207 99 78 205 5 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 216 144 92 239 3 n/a n/a 0 694
1999 223 156 134 260 3 n/a n/a 0 776
2000 220 179 157 263 2 n/a n/a 0 821
2001 203 194 145 257 0 n/a n/a 0 799
2002 150 233 165 225 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2003 150 233 165 225 1 n/a n/a 0 774
2004 143 221 171 224 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2005 117 229 175 253 1 n/a n/a 0 775
2006 126 282 157 272 6 n/a n/a 0 843
2007 128 296 159 296 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2008 109 316 143 293 1 n/a n/a 0 862
2009 105 345 143 302 4 n/a n/a 0 899
2010 97 359 143 325 1 n/a n/a 0 925
2011 74 356 125 365 8 1 20 0 949
2012 65 374 109 375 5 1 24 0 953
2013 48 397 106 393 1 1 21 0 967
2014 42 441 84 400 2 0 17 0 986
2015 35 438 76 430 2 0 20 0 1001
2016 35 420 68 440 3 0 17 0 983
2017 34 457 69 463 2 1 17 0 1043
2018 38 460 72 467 2 1 12 0 1052
2019 37 473 66 473 2 2 16 0 1069
2020 34 488 64 473 4 1 14 0 1078
2021 18 471 66 473 2 2 13 0 1045
2022 24 476 60 466 2 3 13 0 1044
2023 32 459 53 504 3 1 12 0 1064
2024 35 467 54 518 3 2 15 0 1094

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stafford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 33.0 8.9 n/a
1989 325 n/a n/a n/a
1990 335 27.0 12.4 n/a
1991 375 28.2 13.2 n/a
1992 386 24.0 16.0 6
1993 426 31.0 13.7 11.3
1994 451 31.6 14.3 13.7
1995 536 40.6 13.2 17.2
1996 536 40.6 13.2 17.2
1997 594 46.6 12.7 17.5
1998 694 53.4 13.0 19.6
1999 776 57.2 13.6 18.3
2000 821 64.6 12.7 18.4
2001 799 63.4 12.6 24.5
2002 774 63.4 12.2 24.3
2003 774 63.4 12.2 24.3
2004 759 60.2 12.6 30.2
2005 775 52.1 14.9 32.4
2006 843 59.4 14.2 38.7
2007 881 67.7 13.0 42.5
2008 862 60.5 14.2 41.5
2009 899 58.5 15.3 39.2
2010 925 65.4 14.1 44
2011 949 65.2 14.5 46.4
2012 953 61.8 15.4 53.3
2013 967 62.4 15.4 57.7
2014 986 68.1 14.4 58.2
2015 1001 68.0 14.7 57.2
2016 983 69.0 14.2 61.3
2017 1043 65.5 15.9 59.1
2018 1052 69.4 15.1 64.3
2019 1069 71.3 14.9 67.1
2020 1078 78.1 13.8 65.7
2021 1045 82.4 12.6 65.1
2022 1044 82.6 12.6 68
2023 1064 82.3 12.9 71.9
2024 1094 80.2 13.6 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stafford High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 296 33.0 8.9 n/a
1989 325 n/a n/a n/a
1990 335 27.0 12.4 n/a
1991 375 28.2 13.2 n/a
1992 386 24.0 16.0 6
1993 426 31.0 13.7 11.3
1994 451 31.6 14.3 13.7
1995 536 40.6 13.2 17.2
1996 536 40.6 13.2 17.2
1997 594 46.6 12.7 17.5
1998 694 53.4 13.0 19.6
1999 776 57.2 13.6 18.3
2000 821 64.6 12.7 18.4
2001 799 63.4 12.6 24.5
2002 774 63.4 12.2 24.3
2003 774 63.4 12.2 24.3
2004 759 60.2 12.6 30.2
2005 775 52.1 14.9 32.4
2006 843 59.4 14.2 38.7
2007 881 67.7 13.0 42.5
2008 862 60.5 14.2 41.5
2009 899 58.5 15.3 39.2
2010 925 65.4 14.1 44
2011 949 65.2 14.5 46.4
2012 953 61.8 15.4 53.3
2013 967 62.4 15.4 57.7
2014 986 68.1 14.4 58.2
2015 1001 68.0 14.7 57.2
2016 983 69.0 14.2 61.3
2017 1043 65.5 15.9 59.1
2018 1052 69.4 15.1 64.3
2019 1069 71.3 14.9 67.1
2020 1078 78.1 13.8 65.7
2021 1045 82.4 12.6 65.1
2022 1044 82.6 12.6 68
2023 1064 82.3 12.9 71.9
2024 1094 80.2 13.6 71.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stafford High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $892 (7.8%) $10,519 (92.2%) $11,411
2020 $832 (6.8%) $11,393 (93.2%) $12,224
2021 $1,239 (9.0%) $12,456 (91.0%) $13,695

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stafford High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1221st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1166th of 1961 High schools
 6.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Stafford High School)5026
 24%
   End of Course Algebra I (Stafford Msd)6452
 12%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Stafford High School)4653
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Stafford Msd)4656
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Stafford High School)4445
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Stafford Msd)4447
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Stafford High School)4153
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Stafford Msd)4153
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Stafford High School)6567
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Stafford Msd)6567
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10691064
 0.5%
African American473459
 3%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian6653
 19.7%
Hispanic473504
 6.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White3732
 13.5%
Two or More Races1612
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%71.9%
 4.8%


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Stafford High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Stafford Ecc
Elementary : Stafford Elementary
Middle : Stafford Middle

Stafford High School ranks 1228th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,094 students attended Stafford High School.

Students at Stafford High School are 47% Hispanic, 43% African American, 5% Asian, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.


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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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