Fabens High School

Summary:

Fabens High School is a public high school serving 623 students in grades 9-12 in Fabens, Texas, which is part of the Fabens Independent School District. The school faces several challenges, including a predominantly Hispanic student population, consistently low academic performance compared to nearby schools, and high rates of economically disadvantaged students.

Fabens High School has a very high Hispanic student population, ranging from 98.68% to 99.2% over the past 3 years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Del Valle High School, Options High School, and Socorro High School. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, lower than the nearby schools. Fabens High School also has had fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 79.5% to 90.5% over the past 5 years, which is lower than the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school has had relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.8% to 4.7%, higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $11,647 to $12,609 over the past 3 years, Fabens High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams, with proficiency rates ranging from 9% to 66% across different subjects and years. This is significantly lower than the nearby schools, which generally have higher proficiency rates. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.43% to 89.09% over the past 3 years, which is higher than the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Fabens High School faces unique challenges in serving its high-need student population and may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and targeted interventions to improve academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 601 NE Ave G
       Fabens, TX  79838-0697


(915) 765-2620

District: Fabens Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1520th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,609 Help


Feeder schools for Fabens High School:

Elementary:    Fabens Elementary
    Johanna Odonnell Intermediate
Middle:    Fabens Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  623

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.5%
White:
0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fabens High School ranks worse than 76.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.03. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Fabens 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 (99.5%), White (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fabens High School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fabens High School is $12,609.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fabens High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fabens High School 1520th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Fabens High School in the ranking list.)

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Fabens Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fabens Independent School District (Isd) 721st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fabens High School

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Rank History for all students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.04 1119th 1427 21.6%
2005 36.78 1082nd 1429 24.3%
2006 36.79 1077th 1430 24.7%
2007 48.29 958th 1497 36.0%
2008 53.71 851st 1510 43.6%
2009 52.13 929th 1539 39.6%
2010 56.10 863rd 1568 45.0%
2011 55.70 935th 1672 44.1%
2012 42.32 1038th 1603 35.2%
2013 42.18 1084th 1652 34.4%
2014 43.64 1091st 1734 37.1%
2015 52.30 918th 1743 47.3%
2016 56.70 791st 1762 55.1%
2017 42.06 953rd 1777 46.4%
2018 42.48 973rd 1797 45.9%
2019 40.39 1113th 1857 40.1%
2021 14.45 1618th 1861 13.1%
2022 23.32 1479th 1876 21.2%
2023 20.45 1584th 1961 19.2%
2024 25.03 1520th 1987 23.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 466th 1113 58.1%
2019 46.36 448th 1136 60.6%
2021 20.56 1052nd 1195 12.0%
2022 24.79 984th 1278 23.0%
2023 21.27 1119th 1371 18.4%
2024 22.15 1147th 1435 20.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.79 311th 1347 76.9%
2019 35.83 862nd 1357 36.5%
2021 34.09 914th 1382 33.9%
2022 48.48 571st 1418 59.7%
2023 26.15 1194th 1478 19.2%
2024 27.72 1219th 1547 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.09 723rd 1794 59.7%
2019 45.56 938th 1818 48.4%
2021 16.62 1613th 1848 12.7%
2022 26.51 1418th 1847 23.2%
2023 23.38 1513th 1897 20.2%
2024 22.81 1526th 1883 19.0%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.39 62nd 131 52.7%
2019 34.61 79th 113 30.1%
2021 28.91 82nd 97 15.5%
2022 30.34 83rd 114 27.2%
2023 21.97 83rd 93 10.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 1182nd 1781 33.6%
2019 33.87 1277th 1798 29.0%
2021 12.91 1605th 1815 11.6%
2022 21.39 1489th 1841 19.1%
2023 23.22 1467th 1891 22.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.59 623rd 1137 45.2%
2019 66.30 423rd 1145 63.1%
2021 47.35 826th 1177 29.8%
2022 54.12 720th 1172 38.6%
2023 27.92 1003rd 1182 15.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.47 1015th 1784 43.1%
2019 39.15 1071st 1810 40.8%
2021 14.67 1700th 1829 7.1%
2022 25.94 1428th 1837 22.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.69 938th 1803 48.0%
2019 42.88 1002nd 1824 45.1%
2021 14.76 1604th 1840 12.8%
2022 23.36 1428th 1853 22.9%
2023 15.87 1625th 1913 15.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fabens High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.12 808th 1691 52.2%
2019 43.92 929th 1714 45.8%
2021 16.87 1501st 1743 13.9%
2022 26.09 1337th 1762 24.1%
2023 23.76 1425th 1820 21.7%
2024 23.22 1424th 1804 21.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

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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Enrollment information for Fabens High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 35 3 0 321 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1990 34 2 0 325 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 38 4 0 543 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1992 31 4 1 594 0 n/a n/a 0 630
1993 28 5 0 631 0 n/a n/a 0 664
1994 25 3 0 616 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1995 28 2 0 624 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1996 28 2 0 624 1 n/a n/a 0 655
1997 24 3 0 682 2 n/a n/a 0 711
1998 22 3 0 666 1 n/a n/a 0 692
1999 21 2 0 724 1 n/a n/a 0 748
2000 21 1 0 724 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2001 18 4 0 686 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2002 21 1 1 716 1 n/a n/a 0 740
2003 21 1 1 716 1 n/a n/a 0 740
2004 24 0 2 731 0 n/a n/a 0 757
2005 18 1 1 738 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2006 16 3 0 706 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2007 13 2 0 694 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2008 16 2 0 710 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2009 13 2 0 653 0 n/a n/a 0 668
2010 14 0 0 729 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2011 502 0 0 194 0 0 0 0 696
2012 6 0 0 731 0 0 0 0 737
2013 8 0 0 707 0 0 0 0 715
2014 7 0 0 707 0 0 0 0 714
2015 9 1 0 705 0 0 0 0 715
2016 7 1 0 741 0 0 1 0 750
2017 9 1 0 768 0 0 0 0 778
2018 8 0 0 753 0 0 0 0 761
2019 8 0 0 737 0 0 0 0 745
2020 8 0 0 697 0 0 0 0 705
2021 9 0 0 673 0 0 0 0 682
2022 7 0 0 634 0 0 0 0 641
2023 5 0 0 618 0 0 0 0 623
2024 3 0 0 620 0 0 0 0 623

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 Fabens High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 359 n/a n/a n/a
1990 361 29.0 12.4 n/a
1991 585 28.8 20.3 n/a
1992 630 37.3 16.8 65.7
1993 664 43.0 15.4 73.8
1994 644 47.9 13.4 70
1995 655 49.0 13.4 70.5
1996 655 49.0 13.4 70.5
1997 711 55.8 12.7 70.7
1998 692 54.7 12.7 68.8
1999 748 54.4 13.8 86.5
2000 747 56.4 13.2 87.6
2001 708 51.0 13.9 74.7
2002 740 54.4 13.6 60.5
2003 740 54.4 13.6 60.5
2004 757 56.5 13.4 56.9
2005 758 51.0 14.9 54.1
2006 725 56.8 12.8 52.6
2007 709 55.9 12.7 47.5
2008 728 57.5 12.7 53.7
2009 668 60.5 11.0 55.7
2010 743 60.8 12.2 56.4
2011 696 55.1 12.6 54.6
2012 737 62.0 11.8 53.2
2013 715 63.0 11.3 89.4
2014 714 66.1 10.7 86.7
2015 715 66.0 10.8 89.2
2016 750 67.0 11.1 90.7
2017 778 64.9 11.9 99.6
2018 761 65.4 11.6 100
2019 745 61.8 12.0 87.1
2020 705 51.8 13.5 86.7
2021 682 54.7 12.4 88
2022 641 55.4 11.5 86.4
2023 623 56.7 10.9 89.1
2024 623 55.8 11.1 87.5

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 Fabens High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 359 n/a n/a n/a
1990 361 29.0 12.4 n/a
1991 585 28.8 20.3 n/a
1992 630 37.3 16.8 65.7
1993 664 43.0 15.4 73.8
1994 644 47.9 13.4 70
1995 655 49.0 13.4 70.5
1996 655 49.0 13.4 70.5
1997 711 55.8 12.7 70.7
1998 692 54.7 12.7 68.8
1999 748 54.4 13.8 86.5
2000 747 56.4 13.2 87.6
2001 708 51.0 13.9 74.7
2002 740 54.4 13.6 60.5
2003 740 54.4 13.6 60.5
2004 757 56.5 13.4 56.9
2005 758 51.0 14.9 54.1
2006 725 56.8 12.8 52.6
2007 709 55.9 12.7 47.5
2008 728 57.5 12.7 53.7
2009 668 60.5 11.0 55.7
2010 743 60.8 12.2 56.4
2011 696 55.1 12.6 54.6
2012 737 62.0 11.8 53.2
2013 715 63.0 11.3 89.4
2014 714 66.1 10.7 86.7
2015 715 66.0 10.8 89.2
2016 750 67.0 11.1 90.7
2017 778 64.9 11.9 99.6
2018 761 65.4 11.6 100
2019 745 61.8 12.0 87.1
2020 705 51.8 13.5 86.7
2021 682 54.7 12.4 88
2022 641 55.4 11.5 86.4
2023 623 56.7 10.9 89.1
2024 623 55.8 11.1 87.5

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 Fabens High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,066 (8.7%) $11,150 (91.3%) $12,216
2020 $1,515 (13.0%) $10,132 (87.0%) $11,647
2021 $759 (6.0%) $11,850 (94.0%) $12,609

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fabens High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1113th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1584th of 1961 High schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Fabens High School)6337
 26%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))6644
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Fabens High School)5035
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))5035
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Fabens High School)3831
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))3831
 7%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Fabens High School)3932
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))3932
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Fabens High School)7354
 19%
   End of Course U.S. History (Fabens Independent School District (Isd))7354
 19%
   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 Students745623
 16.4%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic737618
 16.1%
Pacific Islander00
White85
 37.5%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.1%89.1%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fabens High School

Fabens High School ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Texas high schools.

Students at Fabens High School are 100% Hispanic.

Fabens High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Fabens Elementary
Elementary : Johanna Odonnell Intermediate
Middle : Fabens Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 623 students attended Fabens High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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