Junction High School

Summary:

Junction High School is a public high school serving 190 students in grades 9-12 in Junction, Texas, which is part of the Junction Independent School District (ISD). The school has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five years, significantly higher than the state average. However, the school's academic performance on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams is mixed, with strong results in Biology and U.S. History but lower scores in Algebra I and English I/II Reading.

Junction High School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.21% to 62.73% over the past three school years, indicating a significant socioeconomic need in the community. The school's spending per student has increased from $12,872 in 2018-2019 to $15,549 in 2020-2021, suggesting a focus on investing in educational resources and support for students. While the school's racial makeup has become less diverse over the past three years, with the percentage of white students increasing from 58.39% to 62.63%, the school's consistent high graduation rates and targeted academic interventions in areas of need demonstrate its commitment to supporting student success.

Overall, Junction High School has several strengths, including its exceptional graduation rates and strong performance in certain subject areas. However, the school also faces challenges, such as uneven academic achievement and high socioeconomic need, which the school is working to address through increased spending and targeted interventions. By continuing to focus on these areas, Junction High School can provide a high-quality education for its students and support their success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1700 College St
       Junction, TX  76849-4599


(325) 446-3326

District: Junction Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
984th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,549 Help


Feeder schools for Junction High School:

Elementary:    Junction Elementary
Middle:    Junction Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.9%
Hispanic:
39.7%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Compare Details Junction High School ranks better than 50.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Junction 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 (56.9%), Hispanic (39.7%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Junction High School is 9.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Junction High School is $15,549.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Junction High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Junction High School 984th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Junction High School in the ranking list.)

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Junction Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Junction Independent School District (Isd) 634th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Junction High School

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Rank History for all students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.32 566th 1427 60.3%
2005 76.23 218th 1429 84.7%
2006 61.97 617th 1430 56.9%
2007 73.03 318th 1497 78.8%
2008 61.79 631st 1510 58.2%
2009 64.59 580th 1539 62.3%
2010 49.09 1056th 1568 32.7%
2011 58.92 834th 1672 50.1%
2012 56.30 657th 1603 59.0%
2013 50.63 858th 1652 48.1%
2014 57.23 728th 1734 58.0%
2015 61.06 679th 1743 61.0%
2016 44.50 1090th 1762 38.1%
2017 44.69 882nd 1777 50.4%
2018 37.33 1110th 1797 38.2%
2019 51.36 826th 1857 55.5%
2021 64.58 538th 1861 71.1%
2022 45.58 981st 1876 47.7%
2023 54.68 812th 1961 58.6%
2024 47.97 984th 1987 50.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.87 773rd 1347 42.6%
2019 48.87 543rd 1357 60.0%
2022 20.39 1280th 1418 9.7%
2023 29.35 1104th 1478 25.3%
2024 33.69 1060th 1547 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.96 1453rd 1794 19.0%
2019 48.06 868th 1818 52.3%
2021 70.99 307th 1848 83.4%
2022 40.63 1055th 1847 42.9%
2023 43.69 987th 1897 48.0%
2024 38.68 1081st 1883 42.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.87 1242nd 1781 30.3%
2019 58.96 665th 1798 63.0%
2021 74.59 315th 1815 82.6%
2022 46.61 952nd 1841 48.3%
2023 51.96 861st 1891 54.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.82 48th 1137 95.8%
2019 66.97 385th 1145 66.4%
2021 73.17 233rd 1177 80.2%
2022 47.61 820th 1172 30.0%
2023 58.15 680th 1182 42.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.15 1511th 1784 15.3%
2019 49.32 760th 1810 58.0%
2021 64.11 413th 1829 77.4%
2022 42.12 903rd 1837 50.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.49 1163rd 1803 35.5%
2019 41.48 1036th 1824 43.2%
2021 59.19 628th 1840 65.9%
2022 40.32 1048th 1853 43.4%
2023 56.10 696th 1913 63.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.54 1393rd 1691 17.6%
2019 32.06 1222nd 1714 28.7%
2021 60.16 547th 1743 68.6%
2022 34.61 1141st 1762 35.2%
2023 46.74 881st 1820 51.6%
2024 42.12 919th 1804 49.1%
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Rank History for White students at Junction High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 1050th 1539 31.8%
2019 51.93 701st 1526 54.1%
2021 56.71 590th 1510 60.9%
2022 37.82 987th 1525 35.3%
2023 45.87 868th 1576 44.9%
2024 32.20 1096th 1556 29.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Junction High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 152 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1990 143 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1991 134 0 0 66 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 149 0 0 73 1 n/a n/a 0 223
1993 146 0 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1994 150 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1995 141 0 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 141 0 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 166 0 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 218
1998 182 0 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 177 0 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2000 168 0 1 69 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 185 0 2 64 0 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 173 1 2 68 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2003 173 1 2 68 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2004 175 1 1 76 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 161 1 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 151 1 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 216
2007 127 0 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2008 134 0 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 137 2 0 71 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2010 128 2 0 78 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2011 141 0 0 80 1 0 2 0 224
2012 119 0 1 72 1 0 1 0 194
2013 114 0 3 75 1 0 1 0 194
2014 126 0 3 73 0 0 2 0 204
2015 120 0 4 75 0 0 2 0 201
2016 125 1 5 75 0 0 1 0 207
2017 121 2 3 73 0 0 1 0 200
2018 94 0 2 75 0 0 2 0 173
2019 101 0 2 69 0 0 1 0 173
2020 100 1 1 59 0 0 2 0 163
2021 94 1 1 63 0 0 2 0 161
2022 113 1 1 69 0 0 1 0 185
2023 119 1 0 65 0 0 5 0 190
2024 99 1 0 69 0 0 5 0 174

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 Junction High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 208 n/a n/a n/a
1990 205 20.0 10.2 n/a
1991 200 20.1 9.9 n/a
1992 223 19.5 11.4 29.6
1993 216 19.0 11.4 24.1
1994 209 19.6 10.7 20.1
1995 201 17.5 11.5 27.4
1996 201 17.5 11.5 27.4
1997 218 21.0 10.4 24.8
1998 242 23.3 10.4 20.2
1999 247 24.4 10.1 28.3
2000 238 26.1 9.1 27.7
2001 251 26.3 9.5 23.5
2002 244 23.8 10.3 32
2003 244 23.8 10.3 32
2004 253 24.7 10.2 33.2
2005 234 24.0 9.8 36.8
2006 216 22.4 9.6 40.7
2007 186 19.0 9.8 38.2
2008 199 17.5 11.4 37.2
2009 210 17.7 11.8 35.2
2010 209 19.3 10.7 39.7
2011 224 18.0 12.3 38.8
2012 194 19.2 10.0 45.4
2013 194 19.3 10.0 42.3
2014 204 19.8 10.3 36.8
2015 201 19.0 10.5 42.3
2016 207 19.0 10.8 46.4
2017 200 18.2 10.9 54.5
2018 173 19.6 8.7 37.6
2019 173 22.2 7.7 51.4
2020 163 21.0 7.7 57.1
2021 161 19.3 8.3 62.7
2022 185 18.0 10.2 57.8
2023 190 19.9 9.5 54.2
2024 174 17.7 9.8 61.5

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 Junction High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 208 n/a n/a n/a
1990 205 20.0 10.2 n/a
1991 200 20.1 9.9 n/a
1992 223 19.5 11.4 29.6
1993 216 19.0 11.4 24.1
1994 209 19.6 10.7 20.1
1995 201 17.5 11.5 27.4
1996 201 17.5 11.5 27.4
1997 218 21.0 10.4 24.8
1998 242 23.3 10.4 20.2
1999 247 24.4 10.1 28.3
2000 238 26.1 9.1 27.7
2001 251 26.3 9.5 23.5
2002 244 23.8 10.3 32
2003 244 23.8 10.3 32
2004 253 24.7 10.2 33.2
2005 234 24.0 9.8 36.8
2006 216 22.4 9.6 40.7
2007 186 19.0 9.8 38.2
2008 199 17.5 11.4 37.2
2009 210 17.7 11.8 35.2
2010 209 19.3 10.7 39.7
2011 224 18.0 12.3 38.8
2012 194 19.2 10.0 45.4
2013 194 19.3 10.0 42.3
2014 204 19.8 10.3 36.8
2015 201 19.0 10.5 42.3
2016 207 19.0 10.8 46.4
2017 200 18.2 10.9 54.5
2018 173 19.6 8.7 37.6
2019 173 22.2 7.7 51.4
2020 163 21.0 7.7 57.1
2021 161 19.3 8.3 62.7
2022 185 18.0 10.2 57.8
2023 190 19.9 9.5 54.2
2024 174 17.7 9.8 61.5

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 Junction High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $576 (4.5%) $12,296 (95.5%) $12,872
2020 $955 (6.8%) $13,069 (93.2%) $14,024
2021 $1,454 (9.4%) $14,094 (90.6%) $15,549

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Junction High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 826th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 812th of 1961 High schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Junction High School)4920
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Junction Independent School District (Isd))4920
 29%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Junction High School)7478
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Junction Independent School District (Isd))7478
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Junction High School)5265
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Junction Independent School District (Isd))5265
 13%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Junction High School)3759
 22%
   End of Course English II Reading (Junction Independent School District (Isd))3759
 22%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Junction High School)8079
 1%
   End of Course U.S. History (Junction Independent School District (Isd))8079
 1%
   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 Students173190
 9.8%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic6965
 5.8%
Pacific Islander00
White101119
 17.8%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%54.2%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Junction High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 174 students attended Junction High School.

Junction High School ranks 984th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Junction High School are 57% White, 40% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Junction High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Junction Elementary
Middle : Junction Middle


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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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