Summary:
Zip code 79714 in Andrews, Texas, is home to two high schools within the Andrews Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 9-12 in a small, rural West Texas community.
Andrews High School is the district's primary campus, enrolling 1,193 students and performing well above its alternative counterpart. It boasts a 97.1% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and a 3-star state rating, placing it in the 52nd percentile statewide. Its students meet or exceed state averages in Biology (70.65% proficient) and English I Reading (57.86% proficient), and the school has shown strong year-over-year improvement in Algebra I and English scores. In stark contrast, Andrews Education Center is a very small campus with only 38 students, likely serving as an alternative or credit recovery program. It struggles significantly, with a 63.0% graduation rate, a 4.8% dropout rate, and a 1-star rating (16th percentile). Its academic proficiency is far lower, particularly in English I Reading where only 16.67% of students are proficient compared to 57.86% at the main high school.
Despite spending 36% more per student ($15,939 vs. $11,725) and maintaining a much smaller student-teacher ratio (7.6:1 vs. 14.1:1), the Education Center achieves far worse outcomes, highlighting the high cost and challenge of serving at-risk students. The district's overall 2-star rating masks this deep divide. However, Andrews High School shows positive momentum, improving its state rank from the 42nd to the 52nd percentile in one year, making it the clear standout for families seeking a traditional, high-performing high school in this area.
Thank you for your feedback!