Summary:
In zip code 75926, there is only one high school, Apple Springs High School, a very small rural school serving grades 7 through 12 with just 96 students in the Apple Springs Independent School District (Isd).
Apple Springs High School stands out for its perfect graduation and dropout rates—100% and 0%, respectively—which is a remarkable achievement for any school. The school also offers a low student-teacher ratio of 10.5:1 and spends $15,617 per student, well above the state average, suggesting a high level of individualized attention and resources. However, despite this investment, the school consistently ranks in the 31st to 36th percentile statewide, earning a 2-star rating. Academic performance is mixed: the school excels in Biology (75% proficient, above the state average) and English II Reading, but struggles significantly in mathematics, with only 7.14% of 7th graders and 14.29% of 8th graders proficient in math, far below state averages. Social Studies and U.S. History also show notable weaknesses.
The school's very small size creates a paradox: it fosters a supportive environment that ensures every student graduates, but it also leads to extreme year-over-year volatility in test scores, as a single student's performance can dramatically shift results. For example, 8th Grade Reading proficiency jumped from 18.18% to 80% in one year. This makes it difficult to assess the true effectiveness of academic programs. The high per-student spending is largely driven by fixed costs of operating a small, isolated district rather than directly translating into high academic outcomes. In summary, Apple Springs High School is a high-touch school that excels at keeping students on track to graduate but faces significant challenges in achieving strong academic proficiency, particularly in math, due to the inherent limitations of its very small size.
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