Summary:
Zip code 78016 in Devine, Texas, is served by three high schools within the Devine Independent School District (Isd), which collectively serve grades 9-12 and include a traditional comprehensive school, an alternative learning academy, and a disciplinary program.
The standout school in the area is Devine High School, which has shown strong positive momentum by improving its state ranking from the 48th percentile to the 63rd percentile over three years. It serves 551 students and boasts a high graduation rate of 95.5% with an exceptionally low dropout rate of just 0.3%. The school excels in Biology (79% proficiency) and U.S. History (72.9% proficiency), both exceeding state averages. In contrast, Devine Learning Academy, a small alternative school with 26 students, faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 1% of Texas high schools. It recorded 0% proficiency in Algebra I and English I Reading in the most recent year, and has a staggering 14.3% dropout rate. The Devine Daep School serves a specialized disciplinary mission with only 8 students and a 0% dropout rate, though its academic performance data is limited due to its transient nature.
Key metrics reveal a stark contrast within the district. While both Devine High School and Devine Learning Academy have similar rates of economic disadvantage (around 46% and 42% free/reduced lunch respectively), their outcomes differ dramatically, suggesting the performance gap is driven by student needs and instructional models rather than economics alone. The Devine Daep School spends $12,301 per student, higher than Devine High School's $10,717, reflecting the cost of its small, specialized program. For parents, Devine High School offers a clear path to academic improvement and strong graduation outcomes, while the alternative and disciplinary schools serve specific, non-traditional student populations with very different performance profiles.
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