Is Anson High School a good school?

Anson High School ranks 435 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Anson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 209 students attended Anson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Anson High School?

Students at Anson High School are 52% White, 44% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Anson High School?

Anson High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Anson Elementary Middle : Anson Middle

Anson High School

Summary:

Anson High School is a public high school serving 217 students in grades 9-12 in Anson, Texas, which is part of the Anson Independent School District. The school stands out for its diverse student population, consistently high graduation rates, low dropout rates, and strong academic performance on state assessments compared to the state average.

Anson High School has a balanced racial makeup, with 52.07% White and 43.78% Hispanic students. The school's four-year graduation rates have ranged from 93.3% to 100% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Dropout rates are also very low, ranging from 0% to 1.3%. On STAAR End-of-Course exams, Anson High School generally outperforms the state, particularly in subjects like Biology, English I and II Reading, and U.S. History. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 67.31% proficiency in Biology, compared to the state average of 57.31%. However, the school's ranking for Gifted and Talented students has fluctuated, ranging from 151 out of 1,172 Texas high schools (rated 4 stars) in 2021-2022 to 820 out of 1,177 (rated 2 stars) in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Hamlin Collegiate High School and Lueders-Avoca High School, Anson High School generally outperforms them on various metrics, including graduation rates, dropout rates, and test scores. However, Stamford High School, another nearby school, performs similarly or better than Anson High School in several areas. Anson High School's relatively high percentage of students (around 50%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of low-income students, may be a factor in its performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1509 S Commercial
Anson, TX 79501-5207

(325) 823-2404

District: Anson Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
435^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,536

Feeder schools for Anson High School:

Elementary:	Anson Elementary
Middle:	Anson Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.4

Number of students: 209

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.7%

Hispanic:

44.0%

African American:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Anson High School ranks better than 78.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Anson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51.7%), Hispanic (44%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anson High School is 8.4. (See more...)

Compare Anson High School employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anson High School is $15,536.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Anson High School 435^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Anson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Anson Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Anson Independent School District (Isd) 448^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Anson High School

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Rank History for all students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	58.54	704^th	1427	50.7%
2005	64.86	510^th	1429	64.3%
2006	67.05	473^rd	1430	66.9%
2007	65.71	541^st	1497	63.9%
2008	66.04	518^th	1510	65.7%
2009	71.51	333^rd	1539	78.4%
2010	69.63	384^th	1568	75.5%
2011	68.74	447^th	1672	73.3%
2012	49.41	844^th	1603	47.3%
2013	58.60	655^th	1652	60.4%
2014	56.13	763^rd	1734	56.0%
2015	63.85	601^st	1743	65.5%
2016	70.40	374^th	1762	78.8%
2017	47.88	815^th	1777	54.1%
2018	48.31	833^rd	1797	53.6%
2019	50.03	863^rd	1857	53.5%
2021	50.11	884^th	1861	52.5%
2022	55.62	716^th	1876	61.8%
2023	55.26	788^th	1961	59.8%
2024	69.65	435^th	1987	78.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	53.64	432^nd	1347	67.9%
2019	48.66	546^th	1357	59.8%
2021	40.89	742^nd	1382	46.3%
2022	39.24	800^th	1418	43.6%
2023	46.08	660^th	1478	55.3%
2024	74.86	193^rd	1547	87.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.93	886^th	1794	50.6%
2019	39.57	1119^th	1818	38.4%
2021	37.42	1180^th	1848	36.1%
2022	45.57	896^th	1847	51.5%
2023	39.63	1108^th	1897	41.6%
2024	68.72	304^th	1883	83.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.24	948^th	1781	46.8%
2019	47.27	964^th	1798	46.4%
2021	48.56	923^rd	1815	49.1%
2022	47.12	938^th	1841	49.0%
2023	53.78	812^th	1891	57.1%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.64	621^st	1137	45.4%
2019	71.32	78^th	1145	93.2%
2021	47.98	820^th	1177	30.3%
2022	72.46	151^st	1172	87.1%
2023	61.65	592^nd	1182	49.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	54.48	559^th	1784	68.7%
2019	54.65	597^th	1810	67.0%
2021	48.21	788^th	1829	56.9%
2022	50.07	667^th	1837	63.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.30	901^st	1803	50.0%
2019	51.66	778^th	1824	57.3%
2021	49.80	835^th	1840	54.6%
2022	60.70	566^th	1853	69.5%
2023	54.95	725^th	1913	62.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	31.02	1227^th	1691	27.4%
2019	38.41	1074^th	1714	37.3%
2021	41.93	980^th	1743	43.8%
2022	47.08	814^th	1762	53.8%
2023	46.90	878^th	1820	51.8%
2024	66.68	352^nd	1804	80.5%

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Rank History for White students at Anson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	63.26	448^th	1539	70.9%
2019	46.14	836^th	1526	45.2%
2021	42.10	917^th	1510	39.3%
2022	58.36	516^th	1525	66.2%
2023	54.37	663^rd	1576	57.9%
2024	54.90	607^th	1556	61.0%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Anson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	131	12	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	214
1990	127	11	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	208
1991	150	8	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	219
1992	130	9	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	210
1993	124	5	0	71	0	n/a	n/a	200
1994	111	2	0	69	0	n/a	n/a	182
1995	125	6	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	206
1996	125	6	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	206
1997	138	8	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	222
1998	138	4	0	89	1	n/a	n/a	232
1999	154	4	0	100	1	n/a	n/a	259
2000	166	3	0	90	0	n/a	n/a	259
2001	162	2	0	83	1	n/a	n/a	248
2002	135	5	1	78	0	n/a	n/a	219
2003	135	5	1	78	0	n/a	n/a	219
2004	140	6	1	84	0	n/a	n/a	231
2005	140	5	1	76	0	n/a	n/a	222
2006	125	2	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	203
2007	133	3	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	220
2008	143	3	1	70	0	n/a	n/a	217
2009	145	4	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	214
2010	138	7	0	68	2	n/a	n/a	215
2011	106	6	1	76	1	0	3	193
2012	88	4	1	86	1	0	5	185
2013	81	5	3	88	0	0	3	180
2014	79	5	3	87	0	0	2	176
2015	86	4	3	92	0	0	5	190
2016	95	5	1	99	0	0	2	202
2017	97	6	3	116	0	0	3	225
2018	102	5	2	117	0	0	2	228
2019	96	6	0	102	1	0	3	208
2020	101	5	2	89	0	0	3	200
2021	115	4	1	93	1	0	5	219
2022	110	4	1	86	1	0	4	206
2023	113	4	1	95	1	0	3	217
2024	108	3	1	92	1	1	3	209

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	214	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	208	21.0	9.9	n/a
1991	219	20.5	10.6	n/a
1992	210	21.1	9.9	31.4
1993	200	21.0	9.5	39
1994	182	22.1	8.2	34.1
1995	206	21.9	9.4	38.3
1996	206	21.9	9.4	38.3
1997	222	23.6	9.4	33.8
1998	232	25.8	9.0	43.5
1999	259	26.5	9.8	50.6
2000	259	30.6	8.5	48.3
2001	248	28.5	8.7	42.3
2002	219	27.4	8.0	54.8
2003	219	27.4	8.0	54.8
2004	231	26.4	8.8	50.2
2005	222	23.8	9.3	49.5
2006	203	23.3	8.7	40.9
2007	220	27.6	8.0	42.7
2008	217	28.8	7.5	43.8
2009	214	26.1	8.2	40.7
2010	215	24.6	8.7	51.2
2011	193	25.6	7.5	55.4
2012	185	25.5	7.2	53.5
2013	180	23.5	7.6	52.2
2014	176	22.1	7.9	55.7
2015	190	23.0	8.2	56.8
2016	202	25.0	8.0	49.5
2017	225	24.7	9.0	59.6
2018	228	22.6	10.0	55.7
2019	208	22.6	9.1	51.4
2020	200	23.9	8.3	54.5
2021	219	23.9	9.1	54.3
2022	206	26.4	7.7	50.5
2023	217	25.0	8.6	50.7
2024	209	24.8	8.4	50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	214	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	208	21.0	9.9	n/a
1991	219	20.5	10.6	n/a
1992	210	21.1	9.9	31.4
1993	200	21.0	9.5	39
1994	182	22.1	8.2	34.1
1995	206	21.9	9.4	38.3
1996	206	21.9	9.4	38.3
1997	222	23.6	9.4	33.8
1998	232	25.8	9.0	43.5
1999	259	26.5	9.8	50.6
2000	259	30.6	8.5	48.3
2001	248	28.5	8.7	42.3
2002	219	27.4	8.0	54.8
2003	219	27.4	8.0	54.8
2004	231	26.4	8.8	50.2
2005	222	23.8	9.3	49.5
2006	203	23.3	8.7	40.9
2007	220	27.6	8.0	42.7
2008	217	28.8	7.5	43.8
2009	214	26.1	8.2	40.7
2010	215	24.6	8.7	51.2
2011	193	25.6	7.5	55.4
2012	185	25.5	7.2	53.5
2013	180	23.5	7.6	52.2
2014	176	22.1	7.9	55.7
2015	190	23.0	8.2	56.8
2016	202	25.0	8.0	49.5
2017	225	24.7	9.0	59.6
2018	228	22.6	10.0	55.7
2019	208	22.6	9.1	51.4
2020	200	23.9	8.3	54.5
2021	219	23.9	9.1	54.3
2022	206	26.4	7.7	50.5
2023	217	25.0	8.6	50.7
2024	209	24.8	8.4	50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,113 (7.8%)	$13,175 (92.2%)	$14,288
2020	$930 (6.1%)	$14,298 (93.9%)	$15,228
2021	$1,110 (7.1%)	$14,426 (92.9%)	$15,536

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anson High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 863^rd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 788^th of 1961 High schools	6.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Anson High School)	32	24	8%
End of Course Algebra I (Anson Independent School District (Isd))	39	26	13%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Anson High School)	58	72	14%
End of Course Biology (Anson Independent School District (Isd))	58	72	14%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Anson High School)	53	61	8%
End of Course English I Reading (Anson Independent School District (Isd))	54	61	7%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Anson High School)	64	70	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Anson Independent School District (Isd))	64	70	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Anson High School)	68	69	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Anson Independent School District (Isd))	68	69	1%
End of Course U.S. History (Texas)	75	71	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	208	217	4.3%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	102	95	6.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	96	113	17.7%
Two or More Races	3	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.4%	50.7%	0.8%

Schools Near Anson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR EOC Biology (2024)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2024)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)		STAAR Mathematics (2024)		STAAR Science (2024)	STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Anson High School	Public	9-12	1509 S Commercial	Anson	79501	Jones County	Anson Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 823-2404	209	25	8.4	50.2%	108 (51.7%)	3 (1.4%)	92 (44.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	69.6	435^th of 1987 public high schools	78.1%		55.3	788^th of 1961 public high schools	59.8%	353	40.0	67.3	71.4	77.3	94.0							$15,536	$1,110	$14,426
Hawley High School	Public	9-12	815 First Strett	Hawley	79525	Jones County	Hawley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 537-2722	214	31	6.8	40.7%	166 (77.6%)	2 (0.9%)	41 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	66.5	513^th of 1987 public high schools	74.2%		52.1	879^th of 1961 public high schools	55.2%	366	55.2	65.6	71.2	64.4	80.4							$14,299	$1,301	$12,998
Hawley Center For Accelerated Learning	Public	9-12	210 Ave E	Hawley	79525	Jones County	Hawley Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(325) 537-2214	6	1	5.5		4 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.4	1573^rd of 1987 public high schools	20.8%					(n/a)					50.0
Lueders-Avoca High School	Public	9-12	8762 Cr 604	Avoca	79503	Jones County	Lueders-Avoca Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 773-2785	27	7	3.6	74.1%	18 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (25.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (7.4%)	25	1523^rd of 1987 public high schools	23.4%		58.9	699^th of 1961 public high schools	64.4%	824	11.1	37.5	0.0	75.0	50.0							$24,785	$2,568	$22,217
Stamford High School	Public	9-12	700 E Reynolds	Stamford	79553	Jones County	Stamford Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 773-2701	183	22	8.3	52.5%	73 (39.9%)	10 (5.5%)	88 (48.1%)	3 (1.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	72.5	367^th of 1987 public high schools	81.5%		67.9	477^th of 1961 public high schools	75.7%	110	52.8	77.5	72.9	77.1	81.8							$20,877	$3,645	$17,232
Hamlin Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	7-12	450 S W Ave F	Hamlin	79520	Jones County	Hamlin Collegiate Independent School District (Isd)	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(325) 576-3624	183	17	11.0	66.1%	88 (48.1%)	8 (4.4%)	80 (43.7%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	30.5	1397^th of 1987 public high schools	29.7%		43.2	1107^th of 1961 public high schools	43.5%	290	9.7	54.8	40.0	48.4	56.7	33.3	55.2	19.1	17.2	24.1	0.0	$16,714	$4,295	$12,419

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Impact of COVID-19 on Anson High School

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