Summary:
In zip code 79088, there is one high school, Tulia High School, serving grades 9 through 12 in the rural community of Tulia, Texas, as part of the Tulia Independent School District (Isd).
Tulia High School has a total enrollment of 267 students and a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 9:1, which suggests students could receive more individualized attention. The school spends $14,277 per student, a significant investment. However, the school faces considerable challenges. It ranks in the bottom 13-18% of Texas high schools, and its district ranks in the bottom 4% statewide. A very high percentage of students (78.65%) are economically disadvantaged, as indicated by eligibility for free or reduced lunch. The most notable finding is a paradox: the school boasts a strong graduation rate of 94.1% and a very low dropout rate of 0.3%, yet its students' proficiency on state STAAR End-of-Course exams is dramatically below state averages. For example, only 23.26% of students are proficient in Algebra I compared to the state average of 54.03%, and just 30% are proficient in Biology versus the state's 70.51%.
This disconnect between high graduation rates and low test scores is the key takeaway for parents. While the school is clearly effective at keeping students enrolled and on track to graduate, the data indicates that a majority are not meeting state academic standards in core subjects like math, science, and English. U.S. History is a relative strength, with 48.44% of students proficient, but this is still well below the state average. There was some positive movement in Algebra I proficiency, which more than doubled from the previous year, though it remains very low. Overall, Tulia High School appears to be a high-need school investing heavily in its students, but its academic outcomes on state assessments suggest that significant instructional support and remediation are critical areas needing improvement.
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