Summary:
There are three high schools serving grades 9-12 in the 76401 zip code of Stephenville, TX: Stephenville High School, Three Way JH/High School, and Huston Academy.
Stephenville High School is the standout performer in the area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 75th percentile statewide. It serves 1,079 students within the Stephenville Independent School District (ISD) and outperforms state averages in every tested subject, including Biology (82% proficient vs. 71% state) and U.S. History (82% vs. 70%). Notably, it achieves these results with the lowest per-student spending ($9,959) and a higher student-teacher ratio (13.2:1), suggesting strong efficiency. In contrast, Three Way JH/High School (76 students) and Huston Academy (35 students) are much smaller. Three Way JH/HS, part of the Three Way Independent School District (ISD), boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate, yet its academic proficiency is low, with only 11% of students passing Algebra I compared to the state average of 54%. Huston Academy, under the Erath Excels Academy Inc, has the highest per-student spending ($12,473) and smallest class sizes (5.4:1), but it ranks in the 30th percentile and has the lowest graduation rate (95.5%) and highest dropout rate (2.3%) in the zip code.
A key takeaway is that smaller schools and higher spending do not guarantee better outcomes. Stephenville High School demonstrates that a larger, well-run public school can deliver top-tier results efficiently. Meanwhile, Three Way JH/High School excels at keeping students in school but struggles with academic mastery, and Huston Academy faces significant challenges despite its resources. For parents, Stephenville High School is the clear choice for strong academics, while the smaller schools offer more individualized attention but with mixed academic results.
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