Is Cotulla High School a good school?

Cotulla High School ranks 1210 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Cotulla High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Cotulla High School.

What is the racial makeup of Cotulla High School?

Students at Cotulla High School are 94% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Cotulla High School?

Cotulla High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Encinal Elementary Elementary : Ramirez-Burks Elementary Middle : Frank Newman Middle

Cotulla High School

Summary:

Cotulla High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Cotulla, Texas, with a student population of 345 that is predominantly Hispanic (over 94%). The school is part of the Cotulla Independent School District, which is ranked 787 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cotulla High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger indicating below-average performance. The school's academic struggles are particularly pronounced for English Language Learners, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented students, who perform in the bottom half or bottom third of Texas high schools. Cotulla High School's four-year graduation rates have been mixed, ranging from 87.1% to 95.5% in recent years, which is generally lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rates have ranged from 1.0% to 3.8%, higher than the state average.

Interestingly, the nearby Dilley High School, which is part of the Dilley Independent School District, performs similarly to Cotulla High School in terms of academic rankings, test scores, and socioeconomic status. Both schools serve predominantly Hispanic student populations and face challenges in improving their overall academic performance compared to the state average. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Cotulla High School, as well as the school's low district ranking and rating, may be contributing factors to its struggles, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to address the unique needs of this student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

310 N Main St
Cotulla, TX 78014-2153

(830) 879-2374

District: Cotulla Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1210^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,591

Feeder schools for Cotulla High School:

Elementary:	Encinal Elementary
	Ramirez-Burks Elementary
Middle:	Frank Newman Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.1

Number of students: 353

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.8%

White:

4.0%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Cotulla High School ranks worse than 60.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Cotulla 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: Hispanic (93.8%), White (4%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 88.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cotulla High School is 8.1. (See more...)

Compare Cotulla High School employs 43.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cotulla High School is $17,591.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cotulla High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cotulla High School 1210^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Cotulla High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Cotulla Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cotulla Independent School District (Isd) 787^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cotulla High School

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Rank History for all students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	26.76	1229^th	1427	13.9%
2005	24.64	1226^th	1429	14.2%
2006	34.61	1095^th	1430	23.4%
2007	43.44	1038^th	1497	30.7%
2008	23.29	1323^rd	1510	12.4%
2009	21.60	1372^nd	1539	10.9%
2010	26.90	1383^rd	1568	11.8%
2011	40.96	1291^st	1672	22.8%
2012	42.47	1034^th	1603	35.5%
2013	34.38	1218^th	1652	26.3%
2014	43.03	1110^th	1734	36.0%
2015	32.98	1318^th	1743	24.4%
2016	33.59	1302^nd	1762	26.1%
2017	22.10	1409^th	1777	20.7%
2018	20.43	1468^th	1797	18.3%
2019	22.05	1502^nd	1857	19.1%
2021	25.79	1409^th	1861	24.3%
2022	28.52	1368^th	1876	27.1%
2023	37.74	1224^th	1961	37.6%
2024	38.42	1210^th	1987	39.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.03	625^th	1113	43.8%
2019	18.72	1045^th	1136	8.0%
2021	38.64	669^th	1195	44.0%
2022	42.48	573^rd	1278	55.2%
2023	54.30	413^th	1371	69.9%
2024	36.51	803^rd	1435	44.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.78	654^th	1347	51.4%
2019	31.24	987^th	1357	27.3%
2021	39.76	767^th	1382	44.5%
2022	51.23	517^th	1418	63.5%
2023	75.03	188^th	1478	87.3%
2024	60.98	400^th	1547	74.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.78	1498^th	1794	16.5%
2019	24.07	1513^th	1818	16.8%
2021	26.41	1436^th	1848	22.3%
2022	33.34	1252^nd	1847	32.2%
2023	46.41	909^th	1897	52.1%
2024	38.56	1086^th	1883	42.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.92	1456^th	1781	18.2%
2019	18.66	1543^rd	1798	14.2%
2021	21.84	1461^st	1815	19.5%
2022	25.41	1417^th	1841	23.0%
2023	38.07	1180^th	1891	37.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	9.16	1088^th	1137	4.3%
2019	20.21	1056^th	1145	7.8%
2021	30.13	986^th	1177	16.2%
2022	29.41	995^th	1172	15.1%
2023	46.13	856^th	1182	27.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.83	1573^rd	1784	11.8%
2019	21.04	1591^st	1810	12.1%
2021	24.43	1462^nd	1829	20.1%
2022	22.88	1519^th	1837	17.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	14.02	1611^th	1803	10.6%
2019	21.64	1507^th	1824	17.4%
2021	27.59	1350^th	1840	26.6%
2022	31.56	1262^nd	1853	31.9%
2023	36.27	1202^nd	1913	37.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.63	1434^th	1691	15.2%
2019	23.67	1417^th	1714	17.3%
2021	27.20	1303^rd	1743	25.2%
2022	30.04	1245^th	1762	29.3%
2023	42.05	1005^th	1820	44.8%
2024	37.78	1057^th	1804	41.4%

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Rank History for White students at Cotulla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	71.40	303^rd	1539	80.3%
2019	37.01	1053^rd	1526	31.0%
2021	73.62	254^th	1510	83.2%
2022	33.92	1073^rd	1525	29.6%
2024	59.57	504^th	1556	67.6%

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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 Cotulla High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	61	0	0	214	0	n/a	n/a	275
1990	43	0	0	241	0	n/a	n/a	284
1991	61	0	0	231	0	n/a	n/a	292
1992	65	0	0	240	0	n/a	n/a	305
1993	49	0	0	282	0	n/a	n/a	331
1994	59	0	0	272	0	n/a	n/a	331
1995	53	0	0	300	0	n/a	n/a	353
1996	53	0	0	300	0	n/a	n/a	353
1997	52	0	0	310	0	n/a	n/a	362
1998	35	0	0	320	0	n/a	n/a	355
1999	31	0	0	320	0	n/a	n/a	351
2000	45	0	0	330	0	n/a	n/a	375
2001	51	0	1	301	0	n/a	n/a	353
2002	50	1	2	288	0	n/a	n/a	341
2003	50	1	2	288	0	n/a	n/a	341
2004	47	0	2	299	0	n/a	n/a	348
2005	34	1	2	295	0	n/a	n/a	332
2006	34	1	0	285	0	n/a	n/a	320
2007	28	0	0	290	1	n/a	n/a	319
2008	24	1	0	269	0	n/a	n/a	294
2009	27	2	0	302	0	n/a	n/a	331
2010	22	1	0	285	0	n/a	n/a	308
2011	18	1	0	253	0	0	0	272
2012	18	1	0	263	0	0	0	282
2013	22	0	0	286	0	0	0	308
2014	24	1	1	284	0	0	0	310
2015	22	1	1	322	1	0	1	348
2016	24	0	2	344	1	0	1	372
2017	21	0	2	342	1	0	1	367
2018	13	0	1	345	1	0	1	361
2019	16	0	1	358	0	0	0	375
2020	19	0	1	355	0	0	1	376
2021	21	0	1	350	0	0	3	375
2022	18	2	0	339	0	0	2	361
2023	14	1	1	325	0	0	4	345
2024	14	2	1	331	1	0	4	353

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 Cotulla High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	275	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	284	25.0	11.3	n/a
1991	292	24.6	11.8	n/a
1992	305	26.9	11.3	48.5
1993	331	26.0	12.7	70.1
1994	331	24.6	13.5	59.8
1995	353	25.5	13.8	65.7
1996	353	25.5	13.8	65.7
1997	362	29.0	12.5	66
1998	355	28.6	12.4	62.5
1999	351	27.6	12.7	76.6
2000	375	26.3	14.3	69.3
2001	353	27.9	12.7	68
2002	341	26.2	13.0	72.7
2003	341	26.2	13.0	72.7
2004	348	28.0	12.4	73.6
2005	332	28.4	11.7	60.2
2006	320	23.1	13.9	60.9
2007	319	27.0	11.8	67.1
2008	294	26.3	11.2	65.6
2009	331	24.9	13.3	77.6
2010	308	27.3	11.2	82.8
2011	272	25.4	10.6	82
2012	282	24.8	11.3	84
2013	308	28.2	10.9	83.1
2014	310	29.9	10.3	82.6
2015	348	33.0	10.5	83
2016	372	34.0	10.9	80.4
2017	367	34.3	10.6	84.7
2018	361	35.2	10.2	86.4
2019	375	33.0	11.3	87.7
2020	376	35.3	10.6	89.4
2021	375	36.4	10.2	75.7
2022	361	37.0	9.7	92
2023	345	36.5	9.4	83.2
2024	353	43.5	8.1	88.4

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 Cotulla High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	275	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	284	25.0	11.3	n/a
1991	292	24.6	11.8	n/a
1992	305	26.9	11.3	48.5
1993	331	26.0	12.7	70.1
1994	331	24.6	13.5	59.8
1995	353	25.5	13.8	65.7
1996	353	25.5	13.8	65.7
1997	362	29.0	12.5	66
1998	355	28.6	12.4	62.5
1999	351	27.6	12.7	76.6
2000	375	26.3	14.3	69.3
2001	353	27.9	12.7	68
2002	341	26.2	13.0	72.7
2003	341	26.2	13.0	72.7
2004	348	28.0	12.4	73.6
2005	332	28.4	11.7	60.2
2006	320	23.1	13.9	60.9
2007	319	27.0	11.8	67.1
2008	294	26.3	11.2	65.6
2009	331	24.9	13.3	77.6
2010	308	27.3	11.2	82.8
2011	272	25.4	10.6	82
2012	282	24.8	11.3	84
2013	308	28.2	10.9	83.1
2014	310	29.9	10.3	82.6
2015	348	33.0	10.5	83
2016	372	34.0	10.9	80.4
2017	367	34.3	10.6	84.7
2018	361	35.2	10.2	86.4
2019	375	33.0	11.3	87.7
2020	376	35.3	10.6	89.4
2021	375	36.4	10.2	75.7
2022	361	37.0	9.7	92
2023	345	36.5	9.4	83.2
2024	353	43.5	8.1	88.4

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 Cotulla High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,297 (8.0%)	$14,970 (92.0%)	$16,268
2020	$1,127 (6.6%)	$15,979 (93.4%)	$17,105
2021	$1,323 (7.5%)	$16,268 (92.5%)	$17,591

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cotulla High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1502^nd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1224^th of 1961 High schools	18.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Cotulla High School)	31	20	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	53	44	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Cotulla High School)	34	47	13%
End of Course Biology (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	34	47	13%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Cotulla High School)	31	59	28%
End of Course English I Reading (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	31	59	28%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Cotulla High School)	35	52	17%
End of Course English II Reading (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	35	52	17%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Cotulla High School)	60	60
End of Course U.S. History (Cotulla Independent School District (Isd))	60	60
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	375	345	8%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	358	325	9.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	16	14	12.5%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.7%	83.2%	4.5%

Schools Near Cotulla 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Cotulla High School	Public	9-12	310 N Main St	Cotulla	78014	La Salle County	Cotulla Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 879-2374	353	44	8.1	88.4%	14 (4.0%)	2 (0.6%)	331 (93.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	38.4	1210^th of 1987 public high schools	39.1%		37.7	1224^th of 1961 public high schools	37.6%	14	30.3	45.9	56.9	59.6	48.1	$17,591	$1,323	$16,268
Dilley High School	Public	9-12	1 Grey Wolf Dr	Dilley	78017	Frio County	Dilley Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 965-1814	266	29	9.0	76.3%	15 (5.6%)	1 (0.4%)	250 (94.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.6	1739^th of 1987 public high schools	12.5%		11.8	1723^rd of 1961 public high schools	12.1%	16	9.4	20.6	34.2	33.3	40.0	$15,600	$1,006	$14,593

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