Happy High School

Summary:

Happy High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Happy, Texas, with a total enrollment of 131 students. The school is part of the Canyon Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 45th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Happy High School consistently outperforms the state average on STAAR/EOC assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the state in Algebra I (84.21% vs. 44.73%), English II Reading (86.67% vs. 59.82%), and U.S. History (93.55% vs. 69.10%). The school has also maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five years, significantly higher than the state average, and has had very low dropout rates ranging from 0% to 0.7% over the same period. Happy High School stands out for its exceptional performance with English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 5th out of 1,371 Texas high schools in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Canyon High School and Midway Alternative High School, Happy High School consistently outperforms them on academic metrics. For example, Canyon High School, the closest comparable school, has lower proficiency rates in subjects like Algebra I, English I Reading, and U.S. History. Happy High School's exceptional performance across student subgroups, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 500 NW 3rd
       Happy, TX  79042-0458


(806) 558-5311

District: Happy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,117 Help


Feeder schools for Happy High School:

Elementary:    Happy Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  7.5 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.4%
Hispanic:
16.9%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30% Help


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Compare Details Happy High School ranks better than 91.4% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.26. (See more...)
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Compare Details Happy High School ranks better than 93% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.56. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Happy 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 (75.4%), Hispanic (16.9%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Happy High School is 7.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Happy High School is $14,117.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Happy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Happy High School 202nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Happy High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Happy High School 139th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Happy High School in the ranking list.)

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Happy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Happy Independent School District (Isd) 45th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Happy High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.42 881st 1573 44.0%
2005 57.76 696th 1582 56.0%
2006 64.60 552nd 1585 65.2%
2007 76.82 242nd 1684 85.6%
2008 73.11 329th 1718 80.8%
2009 56.69 846th 1763 52.0%
2010 51.19 1042nd 1803 42.2%
2011 58.72 822nd 1895 56.6%
2012 69.09 516th 1951 73.6%
2013 85.21 133rd 1973 93.3%
2014 87.99 98th 1987 95.1%
2015 56.83 899th 2043 56.0%
2016 62.62 745th 1987 62.5%
2017 91.29 124th 2027 93.9%
2018 77.99 317th 2080 84.8%
2019 78.25 338th 2193 84.6%
2021 98.40 18th 2252 99.2%
2022 85.10 222nd 2254 90.2%
2023 71.22 496th 2330 78.7%
2024 87.26 202nd 2361 91.4%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.88 695th 2039 65.9%
2019 74.09 295th 2073 85.8%
2021 98.91 12th 2172 99.4%
2023 84.43 164th 2251 92.7%
2024 86.19 117th 2224 94.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.15 432nd 2008 78.5%
2019 73.13 398th 2047 80.6%
2021 98.61 13th 2151 99.4%
2022 81.39 277th 2221 87.5%
2023 68.37 517th 2241 76.9%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.84 309th 2008 84.6%
2019 63.17 468th 2058 77.3%
2022 85.80 135th 2182 93.8%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.95 262nd 2030 87.1%
2019 79.02 304th 2069 85.3%
2021 96.83 44th 2168 98.0%
2022 84.78 217th 2228 90.3%
2023 71.06 476th 2245 78.8%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 42.93 1061st 1935 45.2%
2023 43.31 1172nd 2116 44.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.02 485th 1673 71.0%
2019 77.82 277th 1684 83.6%
2021 91.57 55th 1700 96.8%
2022 74.53 315th 1723 81.7%
2023 60.48 628th 1749 64.1%
2024 69.71 381st 1724 77.9%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Happy High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.65 354th 1427 75.2%
2005 69.62 371st 1429 74.0%
2006 82.85 82nd 1430 94.3%
2007 61.81 644th 1497 57.0%
2008 63.21 591st 1510 60.9%
2009 67.72 460th 1539 70.1%
2010 75.20 199th 1568 87.3%
2011 66.03 559th 1672 66.6%
2012 61.92 495th 1603 69.1%
2013 73.80 251st 1652 84.8%
2014 75.28 248th 1734 85.7%
2015 78.12 160th 1743 90.8%
2016 79.18 123rd 1762 93.0%
2017 66.26 424th 1777 76.1%
2018 70.50 330th 1797 81.6%
2019 77.35 237th 1857 87.2%
2021 87.24 85th 1861 95.4%
2022 77.84 242nd 1876 87.1%
2023 84.02 146th 1961 92.6%
2024 84.56 139th 1987 93.0%
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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.69 5th 1371 99.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.97 301st 1794 83.2%
2019 80.27 162nd 1818 91.1%
2021 91.51 47th 1848 97.5%
2022 76.89 191st 1847 89.7%
2023 83.77 132nd 1897 93.0%
2024 72.71 246th 1883 86.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.93 351st 1781 80.3%
2019 78.55 223rd 1798 87.6%
2021 89.16 54th 1815 97.0%
2022 88.03 69th 1841 96.3%
2023 85.16 101st 1891 94.7%
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Rank History for high school At Risk students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.67 398th 1784 77.7%
2019 76.14 205th 1810 88.7%
2021 91.32 53rd 1829 97.1%
2022 59.51 454th 1837 75.3%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.65 352nd 1803 80.5%
2019 76.19 264th 1824 85.5%
2021 84.01 138th 1840 92.5%
2022 68.93 385th 1853 79.2%
2023 80.41 210th 1913 89.0%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.84 1536th 1691 9.2%
2021 72.59 290th 1743 83.4%
2022 58.27 546th 1762 69.0%
2023 65.64 433rd 1820 76.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Happy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.77 323rd 1539 79.0%
2019 70.26 327th 1526 78.6%
2021 82.97 97th 1510 93.6%
2022 71.95 272nd 1525 82.2%
2023 82.12 115th 1576 92.7%
2024 71.94 262nd 1556 83.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Happy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 74 2 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 92
1990 106 2 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1991 55 2 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 68
1992 61 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 72
1993 72 1 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1994 71 1 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1995 77 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1996 77 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 85
1997 77 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1998 77 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 81
1999 72 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 71 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2001 112 0 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 125
2002 101 0 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 116
2003 101 0 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 116
2004 92 1 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 109
2005 95 3 0 13 3 n/a n/a 0 114
2006 89 3 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 108
2007 90 2 0 14 1 n/a n/a 0 107
2008 90 2 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 105
2009 77 2 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2010 82 2 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 100
2011 85 1 1 16 1 0 0 0 104
2012 85 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 102
2013 92 0 0 18 0 0 0 0 110
2014 95 2 0 19 0 0 2 0 118
2015 93 2 0 21 0 0 3 0 119
2016 94 2 0 18 0 0 4 0 118
2017 92 2 0 19 0 0 4 0 117
2018 96 3 0 18 0 0 1 0 118
2019 88 3 0 21 0 0 3 0 115
2020 96 2 0 23 0 0 3 0 124
2021 100 1 0 22 0 0 3 0 126
2022 106 1 0 24 0 0 3 0 134
2023 102 1 0 25 0 0 3 0 131
2024 98 4 0 22 0 0 6 0 130

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 Happy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 92 n/a n/a n/a
1990 126 10.0 12.6 n/a
1991 68 10.2 6.6 n/a
1992 72 8.5 8.4 38.9
1993 86 9.0 9.6 47.7
1994 86 9.1 9.5 40.7
1995 85 9.5 8.9 36.5
1996 85 9.5 8.9 36.5
1997 84 9.5 8.8 23.8
1998 81 11.0 7.4 23.5
1999 84 11.9 7.1 33.3
2000 80 9.8 8.2 30
2001 125 13.8 9.1 36
2002 116 15.2 7.6 47.4
2003 116 15.2 7.6 47.4
2004 109 13.5 8.1 52.3
2005 114 13.1 8.7 41.2
2006 108 12.7 8.5 47.2
2007 107 13.6 7.9 52.3
2008 105 14.6 7.2 41
2009 91 13.3 6.8 45.1
2010 100 13.0 7.6 38
2011 104 14.2 7.3 35.6
2012 102 13.8 7.3 42.2
2013 110 14.7 7.4 41.8
2014 118 14.4 8.1 40.7
2015 119 16.0 7.4 41.2
2016 118 15.0 7.8 39
2017 117 16.4 7.1 30.8
2018 118 13.3 8.8 32.2
2019 115 14.4 7.9 34.8
2020 124 13.7 8.9 30.6
2021 126 14.6 8.5 31.7
2022 134 14.8 9.0 32.1
2023 131 15.0 8.7 34.4
2024 130 17.1 7.5 30

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 Happy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 92 n/a n/a n/a
1990 126 10.0 12.6 n/a
1991 68 10.2 6.6 n/a
1992 72 8.5 8.4 38.9
1993 86 9.0 9.6 47.7
1994 86 9.1 9.5 40.7
1995 85 9.5 8.9 36.5
1996 85 9.5 8.9 36.5
1997 84 9.5 8.8 23.8
1998 81 11.0 7.4 23.5
1999 84 11.9 7.1 33.3
2000 80 9.8 8.2 30
2001 125 13.8 9.1 36
2002 116 15.2 7.6 47.4
2003 116 15.2 7.6 47.4
2004 109 13.5 8.1 52.3
2005 114 13.1 8.7 41.2
2006 108 12.7 8.5 47.2
2007 107 13.6 7.9 52.3
2008 105 14.6 7.2 41
2009 91 13.3 6.8 45.1
2010 100 13.0 7.6 38
2011 104 14.2 7.3 35.6
2012 102 13.8 7.3 42.2
2013 110 14.7 7.4 41.8
2014 118 14.4 8.1 40.7
2015 119 16.0 7.4 41.2
2016 118 15.0 7.8 39
2017 117 16.4 7.1 30.8
2018 118 13.3 8.8 32.2
2019 115 14.4 7.9 34.8
2020 124 13.7 8.9 30.6
2021 126 14.6 8.5 31.7
2022 134 14.8 9.0 32.1
2023 131 15.0 8.7 34.4
2024 130 17.1 7.5 30

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 Happy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $702 (4.8%) $13,905 (95.2%) $14,607
2020 $760 (5.4%) $13,283 (94.6%) $14,043
2021 $807 (5.7%) $13,310 (94.3%) $14,117

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Happy 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 338th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 496th of 2330 Middle schools
 5.9%
Ranks 237th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 146th of 1961 High schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Happy High School)7270
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Happy Independent School District (Isd))7270
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Happy High School)7870
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Happy Independent School District (Isd))7870
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Happy High School)6852
 16%
   8th Grade Reading (Happy Independent School District (Isd))6852
 16%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Happy High School)8681
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Happy Independent School District (Isd))8681
 5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Happy High School)5533
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Happy Independent School District (Isd))5533
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Happy High School)2740
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Happy Independent School District (Isd))2740
 13%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Happy High School)7863
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Happy Independent School District (Isd))7863
 15%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Happy High School)8988
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Happy Independent School District (Isd))8988
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Happy High School)7488
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Happy Independent School District (Isd))7488
 14%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Happy High School)5678
 22%
   End of Course English II Reading (Happy Independent School District (Isd))5678
 22%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Happy High School)91100
 9%
   End of Course U.S. History (Happy Independent School District (Isd))91100
 9%
   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 Students115131
 13.9%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2125
 19%
Pacific Islander00
White88102
 15.9%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%34.4%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Happy High School

Students at Happy High School are 75% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 130 students attended Happy High School.

Yes. Happy High School ranks in the top 7.0% of Texas high schools.

Happy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Happy Elementary


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