Is Pampa High School a good school?

Pampa High School ranks 1369 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pampa High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,055 students attended Pampa High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pampa High School?

Students at Pampa High School are 51% Hispanic, 43% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Pampa High School?

Pampa High School is fed by the following schools: Middle : Pampa J H

Pampa High School

Summary:

Pampa High School is a public high school in Pampa, Texas, serving 1,046 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (49%) and White (45%) students, along with smaller percentages of other racial groups. However, Pampa High School has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom half of Texas high schools and maintaining a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade.

One of the key issues at Pampa High School is the significant performance gaps between different student subgroups. The school ranks particularly low for Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners, low-socioeconomic status students, and gifted and talented students. The only subgroup that performs relatively better is special education students. Additionally, Pampa High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 88.7% and 93.1% over the past 5 years, slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate has increased in recent years, reaching 2.7% in 2021-2022.

In contrast, White Deer High School, a much smaller school located about 14 miles from Pampa High School, significantly outperforms Pampa High School across various metrics. White Deer High School ranks in the top 20% of Texas high schools, has a 100% graduation rate, and consistently outperforms the state and district averages on STAAR exams. This comparison highlights the need for Pampa High School to address its equity concerns and provide more targeted support and resources for its underperforming student groups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

111 E Harvester
Pampa, TX 79065-4499

(806) 669-4800

District: Pampa Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1369^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,207

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 1,055

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.3%

White:

43.3%

African American:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pampa High School ranks worse than 68.9% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pampa 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 (51.3%), White (43.3%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pampa High School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Pampa High School employs 73.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pampa High School is $9,207.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pampa High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pampa High School 1369^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Pampa High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pampa High School

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Rank History for all students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	62.85	580^th	1427	59.4%
2005	66.46	469^th	1429	67.2%
2006	60.87	643^rd	1430	55.0%
2007	55.82	807^th	1497	46.1%
2008	58.58	731^st	1510	51.6%
2009	56.00	834^th	1539	45.8%
2010	54.08	917^th	1568	41.5%
2011	40.72	1296^th	1672	22.5%
2012	40.37	1090^th	1603	32.0%
2013	53.39	783^rd	1652	52.6%
2014	52.07	877^th	1734	49.4%
2015	43.79	1111^th	1743	36.3%
2016	45.23	1072^nd	1762	39.2%
2017	34.26	1144^th	1777	35.6%
2018	45.16	908^th	1797	49.5%
2019	45.86	970^th	1857	47.8%
2021	41.49	1086^th	1861	41.6%
2022	32.15	1296^th	1876	30.9%
2023	33.29	1318^th	1961	32.8%
2024	31.67	1369^th	1987	31.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	23.44	484^th	582	16.8%
2019	8.03	569^th	604	5.8%
2021	9.53	554^th	588	5.8%
2022	13.12	606^th	664	8.7%
2023	5.96	645^th	677	4.7%
2024	1.78	726^th	730	0.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	32.05	753^rd	1113	32.3%
2019	45.74	462^nd	1136	59.3%
2021	37.74	692^nd	1195	42.1%
2022	24.94	980^th	1278	23.3%
2023	23.61	1065^th	1371	22.3%
2024	20.73	1177^th	1435	18.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.09	675^th	1347	49.9%
2019	37.65	820^th	1357	39.6%
2021	42.39	702^nd	1382	49.2%
2022	42.19	721^st	1418	49.2%
2023	36.50	912^th	1478	38.3%
2024	29.87	1168^th	1547	24.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.54	984^th	1794	45.2%
2019	42.39	1027^th	1818	43.5%
2021	40.20	1101^st	1848	40.4%
2022	28.83	1371^st	1847	25.8%
2023	29.46	1388^th	1897	26.8%
2024	25.49	1463^rd	1883	22.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.13	1001^st	1781	43.8%
2019	44.04	1051^st	1798	41.5%
2021	45.99	979^th	1815	46.1%
2022	32.20	1269^th	1841	31.1%
2023	30.50	1330^th	1891	29.7%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.87	910^th	1137	20.0%
2019	23.65	1035^th	1145	9.6%
2021	49.48	804^th	1177	31.7%
2022	29.34	996^th	1172	15.0%
2023	36.73	938^th	1182	20.6%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	42.47	906^th	1784	49.2%
2019	53.90	615^th	1810	66.0%
2021	32.11	1254^th	1829	31.4%
2022	21.05	1564^th	1837	14.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	41.88	1001^st	1803	44.5%
2019	42.39	1016^th	1824	44.3%
2021	35.97	1168^th	1840	36.5%
2022	28.29	1334^th	1853	28.0%
2023	33.24	1262^nd	1913	34.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	29.37	703^rd	1013	30.6%
2019	38.30	589^th	1024	42.5%
2021	38.58	572^nd	1020	43.9%
2022	15.73	906^th	1031	12.1%
2023	25.12	802^nd	1069	25.0%
2024	21.39	855^th	1065	19.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	34.86	1115^th	1691	34.1%
2019	38.74	1069^th	1714	37.6%
2021	38.69	1057^th	1743	39.4%
2022	26.26	1329^th	1762	24.6%
2023	29.25	1318^th	1820	27.6%
2024	23.36	1422^nd	1804	21.2%

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Rank History for White students at Pampa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.97	900^th	1539	41.5%
2019	43.87	889^th	1526	41.7%
2021	33.34	1080^th	1510	28.5%
2022	24.87	1227^th	1525	19.5%
2023	28.15	1185^th	1576	24.8%
2024	22.87	1268^th	1556	18.5%

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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 Pampa High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	966	84	7	97	5	n/a	n/a	1159
1989	983	83	9	111	10	n/a	n/a	1196
1990	993	88	8	121	6	n/a	n/a	1216
1991	885	78	10	108	5	n/a	n/a	1086
1992	860	76	9	129	8	n/a	n/a	1082
1993	863	71	6	137	7	n/a	n/a	1084
1994	810	71	11	148	4	n/a	n/a	1044
1995	874	62	11	159	8	n/a	n/a	1114
1996	874	62	11	159	8	n/a	n/a	1114
1997	856	67	11	151	9	n/a	n/a	1094
1998	859	65	8	176	13	n/a	n/a	1121
1999	861	56	7	167	15	n/a	n/a	1106
2000	869	43	6	173	14	n/a	n/a	1105
2001	869	41	12	171	12	n/a	n/a	1105
2002	764	30	9	196	9	n/a	n/a	1008
2003	764	30	9	196	9	n/a	n/a	1008
2004	688	35	9	196	7	n/a	n/a	935
2005	686	34	7	215	5	n/a	n/a	947
2006	695	35	4	255	7	n/a	n/a	996
2007	678	40	4	266	3	n/a	n/a	991
2008	654	38	4	278	4	n/a	n/a	978
2009	612	31	5	296	5	n/a	n/a	949
2010	584	38	5	310	5	n/a	n/a	942
2011	536	35	2	329	3	0	10	915
2012	549	34	0	354	7	0	14	958
2013	528	32	2	345	8	0	13	928
2014	499	32	1	359	7	0	14	912
2015	527	34	3	378	4	0	18	964
2016	466	29	2	372	6	0	23	898
2017	460	34	6	386	3	0	26	915
2018	480	37	4	380	2	0	26	929
2019	460	44	6	412	4	0	28	954
2020	499	47	10	452	7	0	29	1044
2021	502	38	5	479	8	0	32	1064
2022	481	35	8	477	4	0	24	1029
2023	465	33	5	516	4	0	23	1046
2024	457	27	6	541	3	0	21	1055

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 Pampa High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1159	80.0	14.4	n/a
1989	1196	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1216	84.0	14.4	n/a
1991	1086	84.3	12.8	n/a
1992	1082	84.3	12.8	11
1993	1084	85.0	12.8	10.4
1994	1044	79.1	13.2	14.5
1995	1114	83.7	13.3	18
1996	1114	83.7	13.3	18
1997	1094	81.2	13.5	19.9
1998	1121	82.2	13.6	20.1
1999	1106	88.1	12.6	23.4
2000	1105	84.5	13.1	24.7
2001	1105	81.1	13.6	23.9
2002	1008	77.3	13.0	25.8
2003	1008	77.3	13.0	25.8
2004	935	69.9	13.4	28.2
2005	947	70.6	13.4	29.8
2006	996	74.0	13.5	28
2007	991	72.7	13.6	30.9
2008	978	72.5	13.5	34.9
2009	949	71.9	13.2	34.6
2010	942	75.9	12.4	44.6
2011	915	76.7	11.9	48.3
2012	958	72.8	13.1	45.2
2013	928	75.5	12.2	40.4
2014	912	76.8	11.8	38
2015	964	77.0	12.5	38.7
2016	898	78.0	11.5	47
2017	915	77.4	11.8	48.2
2018	929	69.3	13.3	46.1
2019	954	64.0	14.8	49.2
2020	1044	68.9	15.1	49.3
2021	1064	75.1	14.1	53.8
2022	1029	73.8	13.9	46.6
2023	1046	71.3	14.6	53.8
2024	1055	73.7	14.3	50.8

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 Pampa High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1159	80.0	14.4	n/a
1989	1196	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	1216	84.0	14.4	n/a
1991	1086	84.3	12.8	n/a
1992	1082	84.3	12.8	11
1993	1084	85.0	12.8	10.4
1994	1044	79.1	13.2	14.5
1995	1114	83.7	13.3	18
1996	1114	83.7	13.3	18
1997	1094	81.2	13.5	19.9
1998	1121	82.2	13.6	20.1
1999	1106	88.1	12.6	23.4
2000	1105	84.5	13.1	24.7
2001	1105	81.1	13.6	23.9
2002	1008	77.3	13.0	25.8
2003	1008	77.3	13.0	25.8
2004	935	69.9	13.4	28.2
2005	947	70.6	13.4	29.8
2006	996	74.0	13.5	28
2007	991	72.7	13.6	30.9
2008	978	72.5	13.5	34.9
2009	949	71.9	13.2	34.6
2010	942	75.9	12.4	44.6
2011	915	76.7	11.9	48.3
2012	958	72.8	13.1	45.2
2013	928	75.5	12.2	40.4
2014	912	76.8	11.8	38
2015	964	77.0	12.5	38.7
2016	898	78.0	11.5	47
2017	915	77.4	11.8	48.2
2018	929	69.3	13.3	46.1
2019	954	64.0	14.8	49.2
2020	1044	68.9	15.1	49.3
2021	1064	75.1	14.1	53.8
2022	1029	73.8	13.9	46.6
2023	1046	71.3	14.6	53.8
2024	1055	73.7	14.3	50.8

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 Pampa High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$991 (11.0%)	$8,033 (89.0%)	$9,024
2020	$583 (6.7%)	$8,149 (93.3%)	$8,732
2021	$943 (10.2%)	$8,264 (89.8%)	$9,207

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pampa High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 970^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1318^th of 1961 High schools	15%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Pampa High School)	67	35	32%
End of Course Algebra I (Pampa Independent School District (Isd))	66	35	31%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Pampa High School)	59	48	11%
End of Course Biology (Pampa Independent School District (Isd))	59	48	11%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Pampa High School)	42	45	3%
End of Course English I Reading (Pampa Independent School District (Isd))	43	45	2%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Pampa High School)	42	43	1%
End of Course English II Reading (Pampa Independent School District (Isd))	41	43	2%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Pampa High School)	72	64	8%
End of Course U.S. History (Pampa Independent School District (Isd))	72	64	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	954	1046	9.6%
African American	44	33	25%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	412	516	25.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	460	465	1.1%
Two or More Races	28	23	17.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	49.2%	53.8%	4.7%

Schools Near Pampa 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 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th 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
Pampa High School	Public	9-12	111 E Harvester	Pampa	79065	Gray County	Pampa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 669-4800	1,055	74	14.3	50.8%	457 (43.3%)	27 (2.6%)	541 (51.3%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.0%)	31.7	1369^th of 1987 public high schools	31.1%		33.3	1318^th of 1961 public high schools	32.8%	51	29.2	41.2	38.7	51.4	63.0									$9,207	$943	$8,264
White Deer High School	Public	6-12	604 S Doucette	White Deer	79097	Carson County	White Deer Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 883-2311	156	17	9.3	51.9%	124 (79.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	73.9	331^st of 1987 public high schools	83.3%		78.5	238^th of 1961 public high schools	87.9%	93	70.4	79.5	76.2	72.2	64.7	76.9	59.3	46.7	53.9	40.7	22.7	31.0	17.2	$11,876	$1,272	$10,604

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