Phoenix High School

Summary:

Phoenix High School is a small public high school in Elgin, Texas, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Elgin Independent School District. With just 50 students, the school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, maintaining a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

Phoenix High School's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages, with 0% proficiency in Algebra I compared to 19.82% for the district and 44.73% for the state. The school also struggles with low graduation rates, ranging from 22.5% to 63.3% over the past five years, and high dropout rates, from 12.3% to 22.4%. Additionally, 76% of Phoenix High School's students come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, which may contribute to the challenges the school faces.

When compared to nearby high schools like Elgin High School, Taylor High School, and Hendrickson High School, the performance gap is significant. These schools generally have higher statewide rankings, better test scores, higher graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. Addressing the issues at Phoenix High School will require targeted interventions and additional support to improve student outcomes and provide a quality education for the community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7
Elgin, TX 78621

(512) 281-9774

District: Elgin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1968^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,597

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 45

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.8%

African American:

13.3%

White:

8.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Phoenix High School ranks worse than 99% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.4. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Phoenix 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 (77.8%), African American (13.3%), White (8.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Phoenix High School is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Phoenix High School employs 4.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Phoenix High School is $11,597.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Phoenix High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Phoenix High School 1968^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Phoenix 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:

Elgin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Elgin Independent School District (Isd) 904^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Phoenix High School

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Rank History for all students at Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	42.22	1037^th	1427	27.3%
2006	0.59	1423^rd	1430	0.5%
2007	0.13	1495^th	1497	0.1%
2008	12.92	1394^th	1510	7.7%
2009	20.83	1379^th	1539	10.4%
2010	0.46	1557^th	1568	0.7%
2011	3.19	1632^nd	1672	2.4%
2012	7.63	1507^th	1603	6.0%
2013	14.19	1488^th	1652	9.9%
2014	0.26	1734^th	1734	0.0%
2015	8.09	1601^st	1743	8.1%
2016	10.68	1599^th	1762	9.3%
2017	3.27	1759^th	1777	1.0%
2018	3.61	1747^th	1797	2.8%
2019	4.43	1757^th	1857	5.4%
2021	1.53	1857^th	1861	0.2%
2022	1.38	1874^th	1876	0.1%
2023	2.62	1922^nd	1961	2.0%
2024	2.40	1968^th	1987	1.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	7.09	1351^st	1371	1.5%
2024	6.81	1397^th	1435	2.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	2.40	1539^th	1547	0.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.70	1872^nd	1897	1.3%
2024	3.87	1840^th	1883	2.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.44	1834^th	1891	3.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.64	1888^th	1913	1.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Phoenix High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	2.46	1799^th	1820	1.2%
2024	3.63	1761^st	1804	2.4%

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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 Phoenix High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	12	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	22
2003	12	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	22
2004	7	2	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	22
2005	11	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	20
2006	17	1	0	8	1	n/a	n/a	27
2007	14	1	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	25
2008	9	5	0	17	0	n/a	n/a	31
2009	8	6	0	30	1	n/a	n/a	45
2010	13	7	0	27	1	n/a	n/a	48
2011	10	6	0	27	2	1	0	46
2012	15	2	0	25	0	1	1	44
2013	16	3	0	21	0	0	0	40
2014	19	5	0	24	0	0	1	49
2015	11	5	0	16	0	0	1	33
2016	14	5	0	18	0	0	1	38
2017	14	4	0	31	0	0	2	51
2018	7	5	0	35	0	0	1	48
2019	13	5	1	29	0	0	2	50
2020	8	1	0	22	0	0	1	32
2021	8	8	0	32	0	0	0	48
2022	5	5	0	29	0	0	1	40
2023	6	8	0	35	0	0	1	50
2024	4	6	0	35	0	0	0	45

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 Phoenix High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	22	3.8	5.8	31.8
2003	22	3.8	5.8	31.8
2004	22	0.0	n/a	31.8
2005	20	0.6	33.3	40
2006	27	n/a	n/a	22.2
2007	25	0.9	27.8	48
2008	31	3.0	10.3	35.5
2009	45	3.0	14.8	40
2010	48	2.8	16.6	66.7
2011	46	3.4	13.3	45.7
2012	44	3.4	12.6	54.5
2013	40	4.5	8.8	60
2014	49	1.2	39.2	63.3
2015	33	1.0	33.0	81.8
2016	38	3.0	12.6	68.4
2017	51	1.9	26.0	58.8
2018	48	3.6	13.0	79.2
2019	50	4.1	12.0	78
2020	32	3.1	10.0	87.5
2021	48	5.1	9.3	77.1
2022	40	5.1	7.7	62.5
2023	50	5.0	10.0	76
2024	45	4.1	10.8	62.2

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 Phoenix High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	22	3.8	5.8	31.8
2003	22	3.8	5.8	31.8
2004	22	0.0	n/a	31.8
2005	20	0.6	33.3	40
2006	27	n/a	n/a	22.2
2007	25	0.9	27.8	48
2008	31	3.0	10.3	35.5
2009	45	3.0	14.8	40
2010	48	2.8	16.6	66.7
2011	46	3.4	13.3	45.7
2012	44	3.4	12.6	54.5
2013	40	4.5	8.8	60
2014	49	1.2	39.2	63.3
2015	33	1.0	33.0	81.8
2016	38	3.0	12.6	68.4
2017	51	1.9	26.0	58.8
2018	48	3.6	13.0	79.2
2019	50	4.1	12.0	78
2020	32	3.1	10.0	87.5
2021	48	5.1	9.3	77.1
2022	40	5.1	7.7	62.5
2023	50	5.0	10.0	76
2024	45	4.1	10.8	62.2

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 Phoenix High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$549 (5.3%)	$9,783 (94.7%)	$10,332
2020	$324 (1.9%)	$16,937 (98.1%)	$17,261
2021	$415 (3.6%)	$11,182 (96.4%)	$11,597

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Phoenix High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1757^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1922^nd of 1961 High schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English I Reading (Phoenix High School)	0	14	14%
End of Course English I Reading (Elgin Independent School District (Isd))	33	33
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Phoenix High School)	14	6	8%
End of Course English II Reading (Elgin Independent School District (Isd))	36	42	6%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Phoenix High School)	35	25	10%
End of Course U.S. History (Elgin Independent School District (Isd))	63	55	8%
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	50	50
African American	5	8	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	29	35	20.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	13	6	53.8%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78%	76%	2%

Schools Near Phoenix 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
Phoenix High School	Public	9-12	14000 County Line Rd Bldg B7	Elgin	78621	Bastrop County	Elgin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 281-9774	45	4	10.8	62.2%	4 (8.9%)	6 (13.3%)	35 (77.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.4	1968^th of 1987 public high schools	1.0%		2.6	1922^nd of 1961 public high schools	2.0%	46	0.0	16.7	5.0	4.2	18.8							$11,597	$415	$11,182
Elgin High School	Public	9-12	14000 County Line Rd	Elgin	78621	Bastrop County	Elgin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 281-3438	1,779	92	19.3	71.2%	211 (11.9%)	185 (10.4%)	1,333 (74.9%)	5 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	40 (2.2%)	20.3	1618^th of 1987 public high schools	18.6%		21.1	1576^th of 1961 public high schools	19.6%	42	3.9	33.8	38.3	35.6	52.7							$10,776	$540	$10,236
Manor Excel Academy	Public	9-12	600 E Parsons	Manor	78653	Travis County	Manor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 278-4851	123	11	11.1	72.4%	11 (8.9%)	21 (17.1%)	85 (69.1%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	2.4	1964^th of 1987 public high schools	1.2%		2.5	1928^th of 1961 public high schools	1.7%	36	0.0	4.2	5.9	10.7	18.0							$19,259	$840	$18,419
Manor High School	Public	9-12	14832 N Fm 973	Manor	78653	Travis County	Manor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 278-4665	2,411	144	16.7	64.8%	109 (4.5%)	573 (23.8%)	1,558 (64.6%)	102 (4.2%)	8 (0.3%)	8 (0.3%)	53 (2.2%)	10.1	1786^th of 1987 public high schools	10.1%		10.7	1739^th of 1961 public high schools	11.3%	47	9.3	20.5	22.1	36.0	32.0							$9,006	$1,197	$7,809
Manor New Technology High	Public	9-12	10323 Hwy 290e	Manor	78653	Travis County	Manor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 278-4875	602	43	14.1	50.5%	49 (8.1%)	95 (15.8%)	397 (65.9%)	40 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.2%)	22.2	1579^th of 1987 public high schools	20.5%		19.1	1611^th of 1961 public high schools	17.8%	32	0.0	25.0	22.4	42.2	73.9							$10,373	$942	$9,431
Weiss High School	Public	9-12	5201 Wolf Pack Dr	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 594-1400	1,989	130	15.2	37.1%	453 (22.8%)	352 (17.7%)	881 (44.3%)	191 (9.6%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	105 (5.3%)	59.4	698^th of 1987 public high schools	64.9%		43.4	1098^th of 1961 public high schools	44.0%	400	20.3	65.9	63.3	66.7	76.8							$9,030	$893	$8,137
McDade High School	Public	7-12	156 Marlin St	McDade	78650	Bastrop County	McDade Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 273-2522	165	17	9.8	50.9%	61 (37.0%)	1 (0.6%)	96 (58.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	2 (1.2%)	3 (1.8%)	35.1	1303^rd of 1987 public high schools	34.4%		31.1	1367^th of 1961 public high schools	30.3%	64	22.2	44.4	55.3	51.7	58.6	41.9	48.2	35.5	29.2	37.0	29.6	$13,470	$1,299	$12,172
Taylor High School	Public	9-12	355 Fm 973	Taylor	76574	Williamson County	Taylor Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(512) 365-1291	923	70	13.1	61.1%	246 (26.7%)	77 (8.3%)	573 (62.1%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	18 (2.0%)	26.4	1483^rd of 1987 public high schools	25.4%		18.9	1614^th of 1961 public high schools	17.7%	131	29.7	42.1	31.9	43.1	59.4							$12,303	$1,278	$11,024
Hendrickson High School	Public	9-12	19201 Colorodo Sand Dr	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Pflugerville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(512) 594-1100	2,106	132	15.9	23.7%	672 (31.9%)	312 (14.8%)	788 (37.4%)	188 (8.9%)	4 (0.2%)	6 (0.3%)	136 (6.5%)	79.5	220^th of 1987 public high schools	88.9%		76.2	288^th of 1961 public high schools	85.3%	68	49.3	81.0	82.8	83.1	80.3							$9,641	$966	$8,674
Premier H S Of Pflugerville	Public, Charter	9-12	616 Fm 685 Suites 201 206b	Pflugerville	78660	Travis County	Premier High Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 316-3663	97	4	23.7	64.9%	20 (20.6%)	11 (11.3%)	59 (60.8%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	19.7	1628^th of 1987 public high schools	18.1%		21.8	1564^th of 1961 public high schools	20.2%	64	15.4	60.0	16.7	30.8	33.3							$6,772	$487	$6,285

Frequently Asked Questions about Phoenix High School

Is Phoenix High School a good school?

Phoenix High School ranks in the bottom 1.0% of Texas high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Phoenix High School?

Students at Phoenix High School are 78% Hispanic, 13% African American, 9% White.

What district is Phoenix High School in?

Elgin Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Phoenix High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 45 students attended Phoenix High School.

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