Blue Ridge High School

Summary:

Blue Ridge High School is a public high school serving 318 students in grades 9-12 in Blue Ridge, Texas, which is part of the Whitewright Independent School District.

While Blue Ridge High School has a higher percentage of White students (62.89%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR EOC test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra I (18.64%), English I Reading (56.96%), and English II Reading (68.75%) were all below the state and district averages. However, the school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year, and its dropout rate has decreased from 1.1% in 2018-2019 to 0.0% in 2021-2022. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for Hispanic students and White students in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, while the ranking for female students is in the middle quartile.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Whitewright High School, Celeste High School, and Leonard High School, Blue Ridge High School generally performs at a lower level academically. However, the school's high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 49.69% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. Additionally, the school's enrollment has decreased from 318 students in the 2022-2023 school year, a trend that may be worth further investigation.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 11020 Cr 504
       Blue Ridge, TX  75424-2505


(972) 752-5554

District: Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
818th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,785 Help


Feeder schools for Blue Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Blue Ridge Elementary
Middle:    Blue Ridge Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  296

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.8%
Hispanic:
35.1%
Two or more races:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Blue Ridge High School ranks better than 58.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.89. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Blue Ridge High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.8%), Hispanic (35.1%), two or more races (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Ridge High School is $14,785.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Blue Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge High School 818th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Blue Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd) 429th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 49.30 914th 1427 35.9%
2005 52.22 818th 1429 42.8%
2006 52.05 854th 1430 40.3%
2007 54.20 846th 1497 43.5%
2008 62.67 607th 1510 59.8%
2009 44.42 1102nd 1539 28.4%
2010 68.08 439th 1568 72.0%
2011 78.91 119th 1672 92.9%
2012 64.08 443rd 1603 72.4%
2013 65.04 491st 1652 70.3%
2014 60.18 639th 1734 63.1%
2015 47.12 1041st 1743 40.3%
2016 51.51 922nd 1762 47.7%
2017 49.01 788th 1777 55.7%
2018 59.27 588th 1797 67.3%
2019 55.78 722nd 1857 61.1%
2021 45.36 992nd 1861 46.7%
2022 45.64 979th 1876 47.8%
2023 48.57 961st 1961 51.0%
2024 54.89 818th 1987 58.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 41.02 385th 677 43.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.88 1119th 1136 1.5%
2021 11.95 1171st 1195 2.0%
2022 15.80 1170th 1278 8.5%
2023 10.18 1307th 1371 4.7%
2024 17.24 1265th 1435 11.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.46 24th 1347 98.2%
2019 23.77 1173rd 1357 13.6%
2021 42.96 693rd 1382 49.9%
2022 37.95 838th 1418 40.9%
2023 48.09 623rd 1478 57.8%
2024 36.55 988th 1547 36.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.31 424th 1794 76.4%
2019 54.44 661st 1818 63.6%
2021 41.58 1061st 1848 42.6%
2022 40.40 1061st 1847 42.6%
2023 41.93 1041st 1897 45.1%
2024 39.36 1057th 1883 43.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.43 614th 1781 65.5%
2019 59.42 647th 1798 64.0%
2021 51.02 860th 1815 52.6%
2022 57.19 678th 1841 63.2%
2023 54.08 803rd 1891 57.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.45 147th 1137 87.1%
2019 74.29 1st 1145 99.9%
2021 45.62 850th 1177 27.8%
2022 39.97 916th 1172 21.8%
2023 16.21 1075th 1182 9.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.62 400th 1784 77.6%
2019 26.00 1476th 1810 18.5%
2021 21.97 1537th 1829 16.0%
2022 19.64 1596th 1837 13.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.33 713th 1803 60.5%
2019 46.49 916th 1824 49.8%
2021 38.57 1095th 1840 40.5%
2022 34.96 1182nd 1853 36.2%
2023 41.03 1088th 1913 43.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.28 898th 1691 46.9%
2019 42.31 973rd 1714 43.2%
2021 34.05 1161st 1743 33.4%
2022 36.34 1089th 1762 38.2%
2023 28.86 1331st 1820 26.9%
2024 36.27 1111th 1804 38.4%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.53 694th 1539 54.9%
2019 46.40 827th 1526 45.8%
2021 31.06 1113th 1510 26.3%
2022 33.46 1088th 1525 28.7%
2023 43.76 913th 1576 42.1%
2024 36.07 1027th 1556 34.0%
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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.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Blue Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 108 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1990 120 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 124
1991 108 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 112
1992 123 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1993 115 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1994 99 0 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 108
1995 103 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1996 103 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 107
1997 109 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 114
1998 122 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 125
1999 136 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2000 175 1 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 191
2001 170 1 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2002 180 1 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 180 1 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 173 1 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2005 178 2 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 180 1 0 22 3 n/a n/a 0 206
2007 181 3 0 23 4 n/a n/a 0 211
2008 165 5 0 16 3 n/a n/a 0 189
2009 148 3 1 25 4 n/a n/a 0 181
2010 163 4 0 17 3 n/a n/a 0 187
2011 150 0 0 23 1 0 1 0 175
2012 158 0 0 27 1 0 1 0 187
2013 159 0 0 18 0 0 1 0 178
2014 149 0 1 22 1 0 0 0 173
2015 155 0 1 27 2 0 2 0 187
2016 151 0 1 39 2 0 2 0 195
2017 150 0 0 45 2 0 5 0 202
2018 167 0 0 56 1 0 9 0 233
2019 182 0 0 64 0 0 6 0 252
2020 175 1 1 71 2 0 11 0 261
2021 189 1 0 80 2 0 10 0 282
2022 195 1 1 95 2 0 9 0 303
2023 200 1 0 104 2 0 11 0 318
2024 180 1 0 104 0 0 11 0 296

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 Blue Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 110 n/a n/a n/a
1990 124 11.0 11.2 n/a
1991 112 11.2 10.0 n/a
1992 130 11.5 11.3 12.3
1993 122 12.0 10.2 12.3
1994 108 12.2 8.9 9.3
1995 107 12.7 8.4 14
1996 107 12.7 8.4 14
1997 114 18.6 6.1 6.1
1998 125 15.7 8.0 3.2
1999 144 13.7 10.5 18.8
2000 191 17.6 10.9 17.3
2001 186 17.9 10.4 15.1
2002 201 21.4 9.4 19.4
2003 201 21.4 9.4 19.4
2004 192 18.7 10.3 22.4
2005 199 19.7 10.1 22.1
2006 206 20.5 10.0 28.6
2007 211 19.5 10.8 26.5
2008 189 20.9 9.0 24.9
2009 181 17.2 10.5 43.6
2010 187 16.5 11.2 43.9
2011 175 17.2 10.1 48.6
2012 187 15.3 12.1 46
2013 178 16.7 10.6 48.3
2014 173 16.9 10.2 46.8
2015 187 17.0 11.0 47.1
2016 195 19.0 10.2 49.7
2017 202 20.1 10.0 39.6
2018 233 20.9 11.1 42.5
2019 252 20.0 12.5 44
2020 261 22.2 11.7 44.8
2021 282 24.0 11.7 38.3
2022 303 26.7 11.3 40.9
2023 318 29.9 10.6 49.7
2024 296 26.3 11.2 56.8

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 Blue Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 110 n/a n/a n/a
1990 124 11.0 11.2 n/a
1991 112 11.2 10.0 n/a
1992 130 11.5 11.3 12.3
1993 122 12.0 10.2 12.3
1994 108 12.2 8.9 9.3
1995 107 12.7 8.4 14
1996 107 12.7 8.4 14
1997 114 18.6 6.1 6.1
1998 125 15.7 8.0 3.2
1999 144 13.7 10.5 18.8
2000 191 17.6 10.9 17.3
2001 186 17.9 10.4 15.1
2002 201 21.4 9.4 19.4
2003 201 21.4 9.4 19.4
2004 192 18.7 10.3 22.4
2005 199 19.7 10.1 22.1
2006 206 20.5 10.0 28.6
2007 211 19.5 10.8 26.5
2008 189 20.9 9.0 24.9
2009 181 17.2 10.5 43.6
2010 187 16.5 11.2 43.9
2011 175 17.2 10.1 48.6
2012 187 15.3 12.1 46
2013 178 16.7 10.6 48.3
2014 173 16.9 10.2 46.8
2015 187 17.0 11.0 47.1
2016 195 19.0 10.2 49.7
2017 202 20.1 10.0 39.6
2018 233 20.9 11.1 42.5
2019 252 20.0 12.5 44
2020 261 22.2 11.7 44.8
2021 282 24.0 11.7 38.3
2022 303 26.7 11.3 40.9
2023 318 29.9 10.6 49.7
2024 296 26.3 11.2 56.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Ridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $707 (5.8%) $11,524 (94.2%) $12,231
2020 $649 (4.8%) $12,930 (95.2%) $13,579
2021 $823 (5.6%) $13,962 (94.4%) $14,785

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Ridge High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 722nd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 961st of 1961 High schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Blue Ridge High School)5125
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))6230
 32%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Blue Ridge High School)7263
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))7263
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Blue Ridge High School)6364
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))6364
 1%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Blue Ridge High School)5658
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))5658
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Blue Ridge High School)6363
   End of Course U.S. History (Blue Ridge Independent School District (Isd))6363
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students252318
 26.2%
African American01
American Indian02
Asian00
Hispanic64104
 62.5%
Pacific Islander00
White182200
 9.9%
Two or More Races611
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44%49.7%
 5.6%


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Students at Blue Ridge High School are 61% White, 35% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 296 students attended Blue Ridge High School.

Blue Ridge High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Blue Ridge Elementary
Middle : Blue Ridge Middle

Blue Ridge High School ranks 818th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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