Terrell High School

Public 9-12

 400 Poetry Rd
       Terrell, TX  75160-9550


(972) 563-7525

District: Terrell Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1529th of 1,961 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,454 Help


Feeder schools for Terrell High School:

Elementary:    Dr Bruce Wood Elementary
    Gilbert Willie Senior Elementary
    J W Long Elementary
Middle:    Herman Furlough Junior Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  1,466

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.8%
African American:
20.5%
White:
19.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Compare Details Terrell High School ranks worse than 78% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.53. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Terrell High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Terrell High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.8%), African American (20.5%), White (19.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Terrell High School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Terrell High School is $11,454.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Terrell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Terrell High School 1529th of 1961 Texas public high schools. (See Terrell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Terrell Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Terrell Independent School District (Isd) 831st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Terrell High School

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Rank History for all students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.15 571st 1427 60.0%
2005 69.21 387th 1429 72.9%
2006 55.42 785th 1430 45.1%
2007 47.32 980th 1497 34.5%
2008 42.59 1078th 1510 28.6%
2009 39.15 1187th 1539 22.9%
2010 43.94 1166th 1568 25.6%
2011 46.70 1174th 1672 29.8%
2012 37.53 1151st 1603 28.2%
2013 32.61 1239th 1652 25.0%
2014 44.62 1059th 1734 38.9%
2015 54.59 854th 1743 51.0%
2016 53.30 878th 1762 50.2%
2017 41.05 987th 1777 44.5%
2018 35.42 1158th 1797 35.6%
2019 30.74 1329th 1857 28.4%
2021 28.92 1346th 1861 27.7%
2022 29.43 1358th 1876 27.6%
2023 23.53 1529th 1961 22.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.67 551st 604 8.8%
2021 52.92 256th 588 56.5%
2022 45.04 333rd 664 49.8%
2023 48.86 310th 677 54.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.47 740th 1113 33.5%
2019 27.25 871st 1136 23.3%
2021 22.60 1008th 1195 15.6%
2022 18.45 1127th 1278 11.8%
2023 19.40 1166th 1371 15.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.45 868th 1347 35.6%
2019 25.33 1130th 1357 16.7%
2021 31.30 1007th 1382 27.1%
2022 30.53 1030th 1418 27.4%
2023 29.57 1100th 1478 25.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.41 1214th 1794 32.3%
2019 33.82 1295th 1818 28.8%
2021 32.28 1294th 1848 30.0%
2022 32.26 1281st 1847 30.6%
2023 24.99 1481st 1897 21.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.28 1207th 1781 32.2%
2019 33.37 1287th 1798 28.4%
2021 31.68 1275th 1815 29.8%
2022 31.75 1278th 1841 30.6%
2023 23.50 1462nd 1891 22.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.36 531st 1137 53.3%
2019 65.27 446th 1145 61.0%
2021 65.99 492nd 1177 58.2%
2022 53.56 731st 1172 37.6%
2023 62.67 560th 1182 52.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.90 1418th 1784 20.5%
2019 27.68 1427th 1810 21.2%
2021 20.20 1570th 1829 14.2%
2022 29.13 1321st 1837 28.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.14 1250th 1803 30.7%
2019 26.45 1386th 1824 24.0%
2021 25.13 1397th 1840 24.1%
2022 26.38 1371st 1853 26.0%
2023 21.39 1522nd 1913 20.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.60 604th 1013 40.4%
2019 35.46 621st 1024 39.4%
2021 30.19 693rd 1020 32.1%
2022 22.20 820th 1031 20.5%
2023 14.98 944th 1069 11.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.08 1005th 1691 40.6%
2019 32.10 1219th 1714 28.9%
2021 29.79 1257th 1743 27.9%
2022 33.56 1165th 1762 33.9%
2023 26.62 1372nd 1820 24.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Terrell High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.84 1229th 1539 20.1%
2019 26.62 1228th 1526 19.5%
2021 29.83 1135th 1510 24.8%
2022 29.31 1149th 1525 24.7%
2023 24.40 1246th 1576 20.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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by a parent
Monday, May 14, 2018

Open Quote These teachers are awesome and have helped my kids so much! Any time they struggle they are always there to help with encouraging words and extra tutoring Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, April 16, 2018

Open Quote Terrell High School and Terrell schools have had a negative image for the past 15 years or longer. High teacher turnover, low teacher morale, issues, declining test score averages and parents kept in the dark regarding drugs, guns in campus. The day I moved my child out of terrell schools was the day my child EXCELLED! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 25, 2013

Open Quote Terrell High School is a better school than the ratings show. My kids are succesfull and enjoy the school. There are a number of great programs for students from the Career and Technology to the State of Art Performing Arts Center. Advanced Programs in academics are top of the line. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Terrell High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 467 331 15 26 1 n/a n/a 0 840
1989 494 319 13 41 2 n/a n/a 0 869
1990 517 339 15 52 1 n/a n/a 0 924
1991 469 338 20 57 2 n/a n/a 0 886
1992 480 341 23 58 2 n/a n/a 0 904
1993 489 342 18 64 4 n/a n/a 0 917
1994 506 316 17 78 4 n/a n/a 0 921
1995 533 285 15 103 1 n/a n/a 0 937
1996 533 285 15 103 1 n/a n/a 0 937
1997 557 296 17 125 1 n/a n/a 0 996
1998 538 322 17 127 2 n/a n/a 0 1006
1999 516 322 12 135 3 n/a n/a 0 988
2000 516 379 12 159 3 n/a n/a 0 1069
2001 547 419 10 179 1 n/a n/a 0 1156
2002 585 413 18 196 1 n/a n/a 0 1213
2003 585 413 18 196 1 n/a n/a 0 1213
2004 553 393 23 204 2 n/a n/a 0 1175
2005 513 364 25 223 0 n/a n/a 0 1125
2006 510 382 19 254 1 n/a n/a 0 1166
2007 465 398 19 286 2 n/a n/a 0 1170
2008 469 401 22 310 2 n/a n/a 0 1204
2009 462 360 20 314 5 n/a n/a 0 1161
2010 422 343 20 319 4 n/a n/a 0 1108
2011 365 306 15 315 7 3 8 0 1019
2012 377 284 9 339 7 1 9 0 1026
2013 362 284 10 379 4 0 17 0 1056
2014 350 252 15 384 3 1 21 0 1026
2015 319 270 11 455 3 2 27 0 1087
2016 310 237 10 497 3 2 25 0 1084
2017 335 253 9 541 3 3 23 0 1167
2018 314 245 8 602 4 1 16 0 1190
2019 296 240 7 631 6 0 22 0 1202
2020 302 259 7 629 6 0 25 0 1228
2021 279 271 7 692 4 1 31 0 1285
2022 295 293 8 749 3 1 52 0 1401
2023 285 300 9 804 3 2 63 0 1466

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 Terrell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 840 60.0 14.0 n/a
1989 869 n/a n/a n/a
1990 924 61.0 15.1 n/a
1991 886 61.0 14.5 n/a
1992 904 65.1 13.8 29.4
1993 917 65.0 14.1 38.5
1994 921 64.9 14.2 30.7
1995 937 68.4 13.7 30.8
1996 937 68.4 13.7 30.8
1997 996 69.8 14.3 28.2
1998 1006 74.3 13.5 31.6
1999 988 74.5 13.3 42.7
2000 1069 72.9 14.7 34.2
2001 1156 83.1 13.9 37.3
2002 1213 87.0 13.9 37.3
2003 1213 87.0 13.9 37.3
2004 1175 81.0 14.5 41.3
2005 1125 80.7 13.9 42.8
2006 1166 82.7 14.1 48.6
2007 1170 89.2 13.1 50.6
2008 1204 92.0 13.1 51.6
2009 1161 83.7 13.9 55.1
2010 1108 81.0 13.6 59.5
2011 1019 76.7 13.2 63.6
2012 1026 78.3 13.0 65.3
2013 1056 77.8 13.5 68.8
2014 1026 77.2 13.2 60.2
2015 1087 80.0 13.5 65.8
2016 1084 79.0 13.7 64.9
2017 1167 84.6 13.7 66.7
2018 1190 83.2 14.2 66.1
2019 1202 81.9 14.6 66.8
2020 1228 78.4 15.6 68.2
2021 1285 83.1 15.4 66.6
2022 1401 81.5 17.1 70.1
2023 1466 89.3 16.4 56.4

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 Terrell High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 840 60.0 14.0 n/a
1989 869 n/a n/a n/a
1990 924 61.0 15.1 n/a
1991 886 61.0 14.5 n/a
1992 904 65.1 13.8 29.4
1993 917 65.0 14.1 38.5
1994 921 64.9 14.2 30.7
1995 937 68.4 13.7 30.8
1996 937 68.4 13.7 30.8
1997 996 69.8 14.3 28.2
1998 1006 74.3 13.5 31.6
1999 988 74.5 13.3 42.7
2000 1069 72.9 14.7 34.2
2001 1156 83.1 13.9 37.3
2002 1213 87.0 13.9 37.3
2003 1213 87.0 13.9 37.3
2004 1175 81.0 14.5 41.3
2005 1125 80.7 13.9 42.8
2006 1166 82.7 14.1 48.6
2007 1170 89.2 13.1 50.6
2008 1204 92.0 13.1 51.6
2009 1161 83.7 13.9 55.1
2010 1108 81.0 13.6 59.5
2011 1019 76.7 13.2 63.6
2012 1026 78.3 13.0 65.3
2013 1056 77.8 13.5 68.8
2014 1026 77.2 13.2 60.2
2015 1087 80.0 13.5 65.8
2016 1084 79.0 13.7 64.9
2017 1167 84.6 13.7 66.7
2018 1190 83.2 14.2 66.1
2019 1202 81.9 14.6 66.8
2020 1228 78.4 15.6 68.2
2021 1285 83.1 15.4 66.6
2022 1401 81.5 17.1 70.1
2023 1466 89.3 16.4 56.4

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 Terrell High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $818 (7.8%) $9,641 (92.2%) $10,458
2020 $778 (7.4%) $9,739 (92.6%) $10,516
2021 $995 (8.7%) $10,460 (91.3%) $11,454

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Terrell High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1329th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1529th of 1961 High schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Terrell High School)3320
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))4529
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Terrell High School)6041
 19%
   End of Course Biology (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))5941
 18%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Terrell High School)3338
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))3338
 5%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Terrell High School)3936
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Terrell High School)6059
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Terrell Independent School District (Isd))6059
 1%
   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 Students12021466
 22%
African American240300
 25%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic631804
 27.4%
Pacific Islander02
White296285
 3.7%
Two or More Races2263
 186.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.8%56.4%
 10.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,466 students attended Terrell High School.

Students at Terrell High School are 55% Hispanic, 20% African American, 19% White, 4% Two or more races.

Terrell High School ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Texas high schools.


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