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Gillespie County High School

Summary:

Gillespie County High School is a small public high school in Fredericksburg, Texas, serving grades 9-12 and part of the Fredericksburg Independent School District (ISD). With only 40 students, the school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for several consecutive years.

Gillespie County High School's academic performance is significantly below the district and state averages, with 0% proficiency in Biology and English I Reading, compared to 55% and 58% proficiency in the district, and 57% and 54% proficiency statewide. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (57.5%), in contrast to the more balanced racial composition at nearby Fredericksburg High School. Additionally, Gillespie County High School has a high percentage of students (70%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 47.96% at Fredericksburg High School.

The school's fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 70.4% to 97.1% over the past few years, raise concerns about student retention and support. These challenges, coupled with the school's high student-to-teacher ratio and relatively low per-student spending, suggest that Gillespie County High School may be facing significant resource and staffing constraints. Addressing these issues will require targeted interventions and a collaborative approach to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education, regardless of their socioeconomic or racial background.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1110 S Adams
       Fredericksburg, TX  78624-5004

(830) 990-4598

District: Fredericksburg Independent School District (Isd)

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,970 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  23

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.9%
Hispanic:
34.8%
Two or more races:
4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gillespie County High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gillespie County 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 (60.9%), Hispanic (34.8%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gillespie County High School is 20.7. (See more...)
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Compare Gillespie County High School employs 1.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gillespie County High School is $10,970.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Gillespie County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fredericksburg Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fredericksburg Independent School District (Isd) 248th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gillespie County High School

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Rank History for all students at Gillespie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 21.82 1463rd 1743 16.1%
2017 1.79 1777th 1777 0.0%
2018 1.48 1797th 1797 0.0%
2019 1.68 1850th 1857 0.4%
2023 1.36 1959th 1961 0.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gillespie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.72 1895th 1897 0.1%
2024 63.92 407th 1883 78.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Gillespie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.38 1837th 1891 2.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gillespie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 1.13 1814th 1820 0.3%
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Rank History for White students at Gillespie County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 0.01 1571st 1576 0.3%
2024 10.97 1427th 1556 8.3%
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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 Gillespie County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 8 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 15
1993 15 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 26
1994 23 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 38
1995 11 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1996 11 0 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 35
1997 11 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 24
1998 11 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 19
1999 10 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 25
2000 13 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 30
2001 10 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 20
2002 10 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2003 10 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2004 6 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 8
2005 3 0 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 12
2006 6 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2007 7 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2008 4 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2009 8 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2010 7 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 14
2011 2 0 0 10 0 0 1 0 13
2012 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 11
2013 4 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 11
2014 8 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 18
2015 6 0 0 10 1 0 0 0 17
2016 9 0 0 13 0 0 1 0 23
2017 14 1 0 12 1 0 2 0 30
2018 13 0 1 11 0 0 1 0 26
2019 12 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 23
2020 12 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 19
2021 12 1 0 15 0 0 0 0 28
2022 6 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 17
2023 17 0 0 23 0 0 0 0 40
2024 14 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 23

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 Gillespie County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 15 1.0 15.0 n/a
1993 26 1.0 26.0 11.5
1994 38 1.0 38.0 18.4
1995 35 1.7 20.6 28.6
1996 35 1.7 20.6 28.6
1997 24 1.9 12.6 12.5
1998 19 1.7 11.2 26.3
1999 25 1.8 13.9 36
2000 30 1.8 16.7 26.7
2001 20 3.1 6.5 10
2002 18 1.9 9.5 22.2
2003 18 1.9 9.5 22.2
2004 8 1.9 4.2 0
2005 12 0.9 13.3 33.3
2006 11 1.9 5.8 45.5
2007 15 2.9 5.2 46.7
2008 12 1.9 6.3 33.3
2009 18 1.8 9.6 55.6
2010 14 1.5 8.9 50
2011 13 1.8 6.9 53.8
2012 11 1.6 6.7 36.4
2013 11 1.2 8.8 45.5
2014 18 1.2 14.4 61.1
2015 17 1.0 17.0 70.6
2016 23 1.0 23.0 26.1
2017 30 1.2 24.0 36.7
2018 26 1.2 20.8 46.2
2019 23 1.0 21.9 43.5
2020 19 2.0 9.5 36.8
2021 28 1.9 14.5 67.9
2022 17 1.2 14.1 82.4
2023 40 1.5 25.6 70
2024 23 1.1 20.7 47.8

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 Gillespie County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 15 1.0 15.0 n/a
1993 26 1.0 26.0 11.5
1994 38 1.0 38.0 18.4
1995 35 1.7 20.6 28.6
1996 35 1.7 20.6 28.6
1997 24 1.9 12.6 12.5
1998 19 1.7 11.2 26.3
1999 25 1.8 13.9 36
2000 30 1.8 16.7 26.7
2001 20 3.1 6.5 10
2002 18 1.9 9.5 22.2
2003 18 1.9 9.5 22.2
2004 8 1.9 4.2 0
2005 12 0.9 13.3 33.3
2006 11 1.9 5.8 45.5
2007 15 2.9 5.2 46.7
2008 12 1.9 6.3 33.3
2009 18 1.8 9.6 55.6
2010 14 1.5 8.9 50
2011 13 1.8 6.9 53.8
2012 11 1.6 6.7 36.4
2013 11 1.2 8.8 45.5
2014 18 1.2 14.4 61.1
2015 17 1.0 17.0 70.6
2016 23 1.0 23.0 26.1
2017 30 1.2 24.0 36.7
2018 26 1.2 20.8 46.2
2019 23 1.0 21.9 43.5
2020 19 2.0 9.5 36.8
2021 28 1.9 14.5 67.9
2022 17 1.2 14.1 82.4
2023 40 1.5 25.6 70
2024 23 1.1 20.7 47.8

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Gillespie County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $624 (6.1%) $9,648 (93.9%) $10,273
2020 $454 (4.0%) $10,812 (96.0%) $11,266
2021 $597 (5.4%) $10,373 (94.6%) $10,970

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gillespie County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1850th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1959th of 1961 High schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course English II Reading (Gillespie County High School)010
 10%
   End of Course English II Reading (Fredericksburg Independent School District (Isd))4961
 12%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2340
 73.9%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1123
 109.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1217
 41.7%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%70%
 26.5%

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 23 students attended Gillespie County 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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