Summary:
Zip code 78654, serving the Marble Falls area, is home to two high schools within the Marble Falls Independent School District (Isd): the comprehensive Marble Falls High School and the much smaller alternative campus, Falls Career High School.
Marble Falls High School is the district's primary academic institution, serving over 1,100 students. It stands out with a strong 98.4% graduation rate and a very low 0.5% dropout rate. The school has shown a positive trajectory, with its state ranking percentile improving steadily over the last three years. While its overall test scores are below state averages, it demonstrates a clear strength in U.S. History, where its 70.75% proficiency rate actually exceeds the state average. In contrast, Falls Career High School is a specialized, high-cost intervention program for at-risk students. With only 45 students, it spends significantly more per student ($17,590 vs. $11,479) and has a much lower student-teacher ratio (7.6:1). However, its academic outcomes are dramatically lower, with a state ranking in the bottom 2% and near-zero proficiency in core subjects like Algebra I. This suggests the school focuses on credit recovery and foundational skills rather than grade-level academic achievement.
The data reveals a district serving two very different student populations. Marble Falls High School is the standard comprehensive high school performing adequately and improving, while Falls Career High School is a high-cost, low-performance alternative. Both schools serve a high-needs population, with over 60% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. For parents, Marble Falls High School offers a traditional, stable environment with strong graduation rates and an upward trend, while Falls Career High School provides intensive, individualized support for students who have struggled in a traditional setting.
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