Summary:
In zip code 76265, there is a single high school, Saint Jo High School, serving grades 7 through 12 in the rural community of Saint Jo, Texas, as part of the Saint Jo Independent School District (Isd).
Saint Jo High School is a small school with 145 students and a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 to 1, which allows for personalized attention. The school achieved perfect metrics with a 100% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate for the 2023-2024 school year. Its state ranking has improved significantly, moving from the 37th percentile (2 stars) in 2024-2025 to the 56th percentile (3 stars) in 2025-2026. The school excels in Reading, with 79.17% of 8th graders and 68.75% of 7th graders proficient, both well above state averages. However, there is a stark contrast in Mathematics, where 0% of 7th graders were proficient in the 2025-2026 school year, compared to the state average of 29.41%. Performance in other subjects is mixed, with Biology (72.73% proficient) and English II Reading (73.33% proficient) above state averages, while U.S. History (66.67% proficient) and Algebra I (52.17% proficient) are slightly below.
The school's small size leads to significant year-over-year volatility in test scores, as the performance of a single cohort can dramatically shift metrics. For example, 8th Grade Social Studies proficiency dropped from 37.5% to 4.17% in one year, while Biology EOC soared from 42.11% to 72.73%. With 40% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a notable economically disadvantaged population. The high spending per student of $12,839 supports the small class sizes and individualized support that likely contribute to the perfect graduation and dropout rates, though the math proficiency gap remains a critical area for improvement.
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