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Dalhart High School

Summary:

Dalhart High School is a public high school in Dalhart, Texas, serving 469 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dalhart Independent School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dalhart High School stands out for its exceptional performance in key areas. The school maintains a high 4-year graduation rate of 98.1%, well above the state average, and has a very low dropout rate of 0.6%. Academically, the school's test scores on the STAAR End-of-Course exams are generally on par with or slightly above the district and state averages, particularly in subjects like Biology and U.S. History. However, the school struggles in English I and English II Reading, where its scores are significantly below the state average.

Despite these academic challenges, Dalhart High School serves a diverse student population, with a significantly higher Hispanic student population compared to the state average. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 45.84%, indicating the presence of significant socioeconomic challenges. The school's increased spending per student, reaching $12,034 per student in the 2020-2021 school year, suggests a commitment to investing in its educational programs to address these challenges and support student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2100 Spirit Trl
       Dalhart, TX  79022-5362

(806) 244-7300

District: Dalhart Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1226th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,034 Help


Feeder schools for Dalhart High School:

Elementary:    Dalhart Elementary
    Dalhart Intermediate
Middle:    Dalhart J H

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  471

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.0%
White:
35.9%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Dalhart High School ranks worse than 61.7% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.02. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dalhart 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: Hispanic (62%), White (35.9%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dalhart High School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dalhart High School is $12,034.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dalhart High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dalhart High School 1226th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Dalhart High School in the ranking list.)

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Dalhart Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Dalhart Independent School District (Isd) 759th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Dalhart High School

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Rank History for all students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 59.69 670th 1427 53.0%
2005 56.66 724th 1429 49.3%
2006 63.34 579th 1430 59.5%
2007 61.25 670th 1497 55.2%
2008 53.06 868th 1510 42.5%
2009 53.68 894th 1539 41.9%
2010 48.50 1072nd 1568 31.6%
2011 50.47 1083rd 1672 35.2%
2012 37.10 1158th 1603 27.8%
2013 47.61 949th 1652 42.6%
2014 49.24 949th 1734 45.3%
2015 50.70 959th 1743 45.0%
2016 47.24 1025th 1762 41.8%
2017 40.10 1014th 1777 42.9%
2018 39.72 1056th 1797 41.2%
2019 30.50 1335th 1857 28.1%
2021 50.50 871st 1861 53.2%
2022 46.98 949th 1876 49.4%
2023 39.27 1189th 1961 39.4%
2024 38.02 1226th 1987 38.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.98 900th 1113 19.1%
2019 25.99 896th 1136 21.1%
2021 31.12 846th 1195 29.2%
2022 26.52 940th 1278 26.4%
2023 12.00 1284th 1371 6.3%
2024 19.82 1201st 1435 16.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.50 639th 1347 52.6%
2019 62.71 303rd 1357 77.7%
2021 44.98 647th 1382 53.2%
2022 42.36 717th 1418 49.4%
2023 27.27 1156th 1478 21.8%
2024 37.35 959th 1547 38.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.96 1384th 1794 22.9%
2019 25.68 1490th 1818 18.0%
2021 43.38 1015th 1848 45.1%
2022 36.17 1182nd 1847 36.0%
2023 31.47 1327th 1897 30.0%
2024 30.51 1327th 1883 29.5%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.60 103rd 131 21.4%
2019 19.83 101st 113 10.6%
2021 38.34 65th 97 33.0%
2022 28.47 88th 114 22.8%
2023 35.81 56th 93 39.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.49 1105th 1781 38.0%
2019 30.74 1334th 1798 25.8%
2021 61.48 607th 1815 66.6%
2022 54.61 749th 1841 59.3%
2023 39.79 1149th 1891 39.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.87 40th 1137 96.5%
2019 57.90 628th 1145 45.2%
2021 80.32 7th 1177 99.4%
2022 75.39 3rd 1172 99.7%
2023 62.04 581st 1182 50.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.88 1660th 1784 7.0%
2019 22.83 1553rd 1810 14.2%
2021 26.61 1406th 1829 23.1%
2022 18.75 1622nd 1837 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.49 1100th 1803 39.0%
2019 28.44 1344th 1824 26.3%
2021 37.88 1115th 1840 39.4%
2022 35.74 1171st 1853 36.8%
2023 36.15 1205th 1913 37.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.37 1344th 1691 20.5%
2019 19.89 1470th 1714 14.2%
2021 47.72 836th 1743 52.0%
2022 37.99 1059th 1762 39.9%
2023 29.13 1322nd 1820 27.4%
2024 28.80 1283rd 1804 28.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Dalhart High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.25 740th 1539 51.9%
2019 39.51 996th 1526 34.7%
2021 47.71 793rd 1510 47.5%
2022 50.63 692nd 1525 54.6%
2023 53.57 684th 1576 56.6%
2024 52.28 667th 1556 57.1%
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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 Dalhart High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 379 8 9 57 n/a n/a n/a 0 453
1989 336 13 8 56 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1990 339 11 3 70 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1991 331 10 6 72 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 322 9 3 76 0 n/a n/a 0 410
1993 322 9 4 89 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1994 324 15 3 90 3 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 320 12 6 110 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 320 12 6 110 1 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 320 8 3 108 1 n/a n/a 0 440
1998 316 7 5 90 4 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 314 10 4 95 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 303 10 3 90 2 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 295 12 3 92 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2002 283 9 4 104 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2003 283 9 4 104 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2004 266 12 5 115 1 n/a n/a 0 399
2005 279 6 3 119 2 n/a n/a 0 409
2006 265 5 4 134 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2007 259 4 9 133 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2008 263 4 8 151 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2009 264 6 5 158 1 n/a n/a 0 434
2010 283 9 5 170 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2011 259 5 1 200 1 1 3 0 470
2012 267 7 3 202 2 2 4 0 487
2013 244 6 3 214 2 2 7 0 478
2014 244 4 4 226 1 2 7 0 488
2015 245 2 6 246 0 0 7 0 506
2016 230 2 9 246 3 0 3 0 493
2017 237 2 8 253 1 0 3 0 504
2018 234 3 4 264 2 0 4 0 511
2019 207 3 3 289 2 0 2 0 506
2020 208 5 3 258 2 0 5 0 481
2021 193 2 2 252 3 0 5 0 457
2022 172 2 1 277 2 0 5 0 459
2023 180 5 1 277 2 0 4 0 469
2024 169 6 0 292 1 0 3 0 471

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 Dalhart High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 37.0 12.2 n/a
1989 413 n/a n/a n/a
1990 423 30.0 14.1 n/a
1991 419 29.3 14.3 n/a
1992 410 28.9 14.1 19.3
1993 424 29.0 14.6 27.1
1994 435 32.5 13.4 24.6
1995 449 32.5 13.8 26.1
1996 449 32.5 13.8 26.1
1997 440 33.9 13.0 26.4
1998 422 34.0 12.4 21.1
1999 426 35.5 12.0 29.6
2000 408 35.1 11.6 25.5
2001 403 36.5 11.0 30.8
2002 401 38.4 10.4 34.2
2003 401 38.4 10.4 34.2
2004 399 37.0 10.8 41.1
2005 409 37.8 10.8 38.1
2006 410 37.9 10.8 42.7
2007 406 40.2 10.1 38.9
2008 427 39.8 10.7 41.2
2009 434 40.1 10.8 41.9
2010 467 43.3 10.7 42
2011 470 45.8 10.2 41.1
2012 487 43.3 11.2 43.5
2013 478 43.0 11.1 42.5
2014 488 41.3 11.7 39.5
2015 506 39.0 12.9 42.5
2016 493 39.0 12.6 37.7
2017 504 41.2 12.2 38.9
2018 511 43.1 11.8 44.4
2019 506 43.1 11.7 42.1
2020 481 43.3 11.0 51.1
2021 457 44.1 10.3 46.4
2022 459 43.3 10.5 54.5
2023 469 38.3 12.2 45.8
2024 471 38.4 12.2 53.3

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 Dalhart High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 453 37.0 12.2 n/a
1989 413 n/a n/a n/a
1990 423 30.0 14.1 n/a
1991 419 29.3 14.3 n/a
1992 410 28.9 14.1 19.3
1993 424 29.0 14.6 27.1
1994 435 32.5 13.4 24.6
1995 449 32.5 13.8 26.1
1996 449 32.5 13.8 26.1
1997 440 33.9 13.0 26.4
1998 422 34.0 12.4 21.1
1999 426 35.5 12.0 29.6
2000 408 35.1 11.6 25.5
2001 403 36.5 11.0 30.8
2002 401 38.4 10.4 34.2
2003 401 38.4 10.4 34.2
2004 399 37.0 10.8 41.1
2005 409 37.8 10.8 38.1
2006 410 37.9 10.8 42.7
2007 406 40.2 10.1 38.9
2008 427 39.8 10.7 41.2
2009 434 40.1 10.8 41.9
2010 467 43.3 10.7 42
2011 470 45.8 10.2 41.1
2012 487 43.3 11.2 43.5
2013 478 43.0 11.1 42.5
2014 488 41.3 11.7 39.5
2015 506 39.0 12.9 42.5
2016 493 39.0 12.6 37.7
2017 504 41.2 12.2 38.9
2018 511 43.1 11.8 44.4
2019 506 43.1 11.7 42.1
2020 481 43.3 11.0 51.1
2021 457 44.1 10.3 46.4
2022 459 43.3 10.5 54.5
2023 469 38.3 12.2 45.8
2024 471 38.4 12.2 53.3

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 Dalhart High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $832 (8.3%) $9,142 (91.7%) $9,974
2020 $832 (7.6%) $10,140 (92.4%) $10,972
2021 $1,079 (9.0%) $10,955 (91.0%) $12,034

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Dalhart High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1335th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1189th of 1961 High schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Dalhart High School)4551
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Dalhart Independent School District (Isd))5551
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Dalhart High School)3761
 24%
   End of Course Biology (Dalhart Independent School District (Isd))3761
 24%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Dalhart High School)3039
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Dalhart Independent School District (Isd))3039
 9%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Dalhart High School)4346
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Dalhart Independent School District (Isd))4346
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Dalhart High School)6763
 4%
   End of Course U.S. History (Dalhart Independent School District (Isd))6763
 4%
   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 Students506469
 7.3%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian22
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic289277
 4.2%
Pacific Islander00
White207180
 13%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%45.8%
 3.7%

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Dalhart High School ranks 1226th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Dalhart High School are 62% Hispanic, 36% White, 1% African American.

Dalhart High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dalhart Elementary
Elementary : Dalhart Intermediate
Middle : Dalhart J H

In the 2023-24 school year, 471 students attended Dalhart High School.


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