Is Vernon High School a good school?

Vernon High School ranks 1380 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Vernon High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 481 students attended Vernon High School.

What is the racial makeup of Vernon High School?

Students at Vernon High School are 50% Hispanic, 30% White, 7% African American, 6% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Vernon High School?

Vernon High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : T G McCord Elementary Elementary : Vernon Elementary Middle : Vernon Middle

Vernon High School

Summary:

Vernon High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Vernon, Texas, with a student population of 532 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Vernon Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 837 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vernon High School has a diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic (50.94%) and a significant White (30.45%) and Asian (5.26%) student population. However, the school's academic performance has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools, with proficiency rates ranging from 22% to 59% across different subject areas on STAAR End-of-Course (EOC) exams. The school's four-year graduation rate is relatively high, ranging from 92.9% to 94.6% over the past few years, but its dropout rate has fluctuated between 0.6% and 2.0%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as North Texas State Hospital - AFP - Vernon and Vernon Independent School District (ISD) Opportunity Center, Vernon High School performs relatively better, but it still faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (59.77% in 2022-2023). The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with stronger results for English Language Learners and Special Education students, but lower performance for Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2102 Yucca Ln
Vernon, TX 76384-4999

(940) 553-3377

District: Vernon Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1380^th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,223

Feeder schools for Vernon High School:

Elementary:	T G McCord Elementary
	Vernon Elementary
Middle:	Vernon Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 481

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

50.3%

White:

29.5%

African American:

7.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vernon High School ranks worse than 69.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vernon 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 (50.3%), White (29.5%), African American (7.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernon High School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Vernon High School employs 34.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon High School is $10,223.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon High School 1380^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Vernon High School in the ranking list.)

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Vernon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon Independent School District (Isd) 837^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vernon High School

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Rank History for all students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	58.18	714^th	1427	50.0%
2005	53.24	794^th	1429	44.4%
2006	49.01	904^th	1430	36.8%
2007	56.17	795^th	1497	46.9%
2008	53.40	859^th	1510	43.1%
2009	49.94	986^th	1539	35.9%
2010	56.63	845^th	1568	46.1%
2011	63.48	667^th	1672	60.1%
2012	52.20	764^th	1603	52.3%
2013	47.03	963^rd	1652	41.7%
2014	37.43	1216^th	1734	29.9%
2015	47.57	1027^th	1743	41.1%
2016	42.42	1139^th	1762	35.4%
2017	38.61	1046^th	1777	41.1%
2018	25.03	1387^th	1797	22.8%
2019	29.67	1350^th	1857	27.3%
2021	27.39	1379^th	1861	25.9%
2022	30.15	1342^nd	1876	28.5%
2023	28.52	1416^th	1961	27.8%
2024	31.20	1380^th	1987	30.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.04	460^th	582	21.0%
2019	4.22	582^nd	604	3.6%
2021	49.03	284^th	588	51.7%
2022	45.23	331^st	664	50.2%
2023	27.18	514^th	677	24.1%
2024	13.32	661^st	730	9.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.62	1051^st	1113	5.6%
2019	29.32	823^rd	1136	27.6%
2021	44.40	535^th	1195	55.2%
2022	41.86	589^th	1278	53.9%
2023	52.26	453^rd	1371	67.0%
2024	48.58	516^th	1435	64.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.86	1080^th	1347	19.8%
2019	35.61	867^th	1357	36.1%
2021	38.27	809^th	1382	41.5%
2022	34.63	931^st	1418	34.3%
2023	43.75	721^st	1478	51.2%
2024	33.05	1083^rd	1547	30.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.77	1549^th	1794	13.7%
2019	27.32	1450^th	1818	20.2%
2021	27.52	1412^th	1848	23.6%
2022	31.34	1313^th	1847	28.9%
2023	25.24	1475^th	1897	22.2%
2024	32.00	1283^rd	1883	31.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.80	1524^th	1781	14.4%
2019	27.43	1398^th	1798	22.2%
2021	32.05	1266^th	1815	30.2%
2022	29.69	1318^th	1841	28.4%
2023	22.57	1476^th	1891	21.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	46.13	813^th	1137	28.5%
2019	41.29	881^st	1145	23.1%
2021	49.78	800^th	1177	32.0%
2022	73.95	29^th	1172	97.5%
2023	26.89	1013^th	1182	14.3%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	19.76	1596^th	1784	10.5%
2019	28.32	1412^th	1810	22.0%
2021	26.30	1417^th	1829	22.5%
2022	28.37	1346^th	1837	26.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	27.32	1380^th	1803	23.5%
2019	27.93	1361^st	1824	25.4%
2021	20.76	1478^th	1840	19.7%
2022	26.84	1362^nd	1853	26.5%
2023	32.69	1276^th	1913	33.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	1.16	477^th	486	1.9%
2019	0.68	482^nd	487	1.0%
2021	8.84	457^th	488	6.4%
2022	19.21	438^th	507	13.6%
2023	19.89	451^st	525	14.1%
2024	11.99	475^th	529	10.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	17.36	873^rd	1013	13.8%
2019	24.78	786^th	1024	23.2%
2021	36.53	602^nd	1020	41.0%
2022	45.23	470^th	1031	54.4%
2023	25.83	793^rd	1069	25.8%
2024	33.24	661^st	1065	37.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	18.52	1474^th	1691	12.8%
2019	32.24	1214^th	1714	29.2%
2021	24.91	1351^st	1743	22.5%
2022	25.78	1346^th	1762	23.6%
2023	27.16	1361^st	1820	25.2%
2024	26.28	1349^th	1804	25.2%

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Rank History for White students at Vernon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	26.84	1231^st	1539	20.0%
2019	26.46	1234^th	1526	19.1%
2021	18.61	1288^th	1510	14.7%
2022	21.70	1270^th	1525	16.7%
2023	20.73	1314^th	1576	16.6%
2024	19.65	1308^th	1556	15.9%

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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 Vernon High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	486	91	6	81	n/a	n/a	n/a	664
1989	445	89	5	96	0	n/a	n/a	635
1990	436	94	4	97	0	n/a	n/a	631
1991	372	74	7	101	1	n/a	n/a	555
1992	391	84	5	105	2	n/a	n/a	587
1993	391	60	6	111	2	n/a	n/a	570
1994	410	63	5	122	2	n/a	n/a	602
1995	448	78	3	131	1	n/a	n/a	661
1996	448	78	3	131	1	n/a	n/a	661
1997	455	73	4	147	1	n/a	n/a	680
1998	442	70	3	161	4	n/a	n/a	680
1999	467	64	2	196	5	n/a	n/a	734
2000	456	51	3	215	5	n/a	n/a	730
2001	414	58	3	206	4	n/a	n/a	685
2002	398	64	4	212	3	n/a	n/a	681
2003	398	64	4	212	3	n/a	n/a	681
2004	390	66	3	203	3	n/a	n/a	665
2005	370	63	6	206	2	n/a	n/a	647
2006	343	62	13	187	2	n/a	n/a	607
2007	328	57	12	204	2	n/a	n/a	603
2008	319	58	9	212	7	n/a	n/a	605
2009	316	51	6	203	6	n/a	n/a	582
2010	309	71	7	209	6	n/a	n/a	602
2011	292	55	8	191	8	0	12	566
2012	309	57	9	185	7	1	12	580
2013	282	52	10	192	5	1	20	562
2014	247	44	8	188	3	1	14	505
2015	250	49	13	195	1	3	15	526
2016	239	45	26	195	1	3	15	524
2017	225	51	27	204	3	3	9	522
2018	248	62	25	222	2	5	10	574
2019	243	59	21	212	3	3	11	552
2020	223	57	31	233	3	5	16	568
2021	217	51	30	269	3	5	22	597
2022	159	35	28	257	4	1	21	505
2023	162	45	28	271	1	0	25	532
2024	142	35	30	242	2	0	30	481

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Vernon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	664	51.0	13.0	n/a
1989	635	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	631	53.0	11.9	n/a
1991	555	52.9	10.4	n/a
1992	587	49.2	11.9	n/a
1993	570	47.0	12.1	30
1994	602	45.0	13.4	20.1
1995	661	43.5	15.2	24.2
1996	661	43.5	15.2	24.2
1997	680	44.6	15.2	30.3
1998	680	47.6	14.3	27.8
1999	734	49.1	14.9	33.5
2000	730	48.5	15.1	33.7
2001	685	49.6	13.8	36.6
2002	681	49.5	13.8	39.8
2003	681	49.5	13.8	39.8
2004	665	48.2	13.8	40.8
2005	647	47.3	13.7	44.2
2006	607	48.7	12.5	45.8
2007	603	47.3	12.7	45.3
2008	605	46.9	12.9	46
2009	582	44.6	13.0	48.6
2010	602	48.1	12.5	49
2011	566	48.7	11.6	51.2
2012	580	46.5	12.4	50
2013	562	45.7	12.2	58.9
2014	505	45.6	11.0	55.6
2015	526	42.0	12.5	41.4
2016	524	45.0	11.6	43.1
2017	522	44.0	11.8	54.8
2018	574	40.1	14.2	52.4
2019	552	36.2	15.2	58
2020	568	38.4	14.7	58.5
2021	597	36.3	16.4	54.1
2022	505	33.0	15.3	71.9
2023	532	31.9	16.6	59.8
2024	481	34.1	14.1	66.7

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 Vernon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	664	51.0	13.0	n/a
1989	635	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	631	53.0	11.9	n/a
1991	555	52.9	10.4	n/a
1992	587	49.2	11.9	n/a
1993	570	47.0	12.1	30
1994	602	45.0	13.4	20.1
1995	661	43.5	15.2	24.2
1996	661	43.5	15.2	24.2
1997	680	44.6	15.2	30.3
1998	680	47.6	14.3	27.8
1999	734	49.1	14.9	33.5
2000	730	48.5	15.1	33.7
2001	685	49.6	13.8	36.6
2002	681	49.5	13.8	39.8
2003	681	49.5	13.8	39.8
2004	665	48.2	13.8	40.8
2005	647	47.3	13.7	44.2
2006	607	48.7	12.5	45.8
2007	603	47.3	12.7	45.3
2008	605	46.9	12.9	46
2009	582	44.6	13.0	48.6
2010	602	48.1	12.5	49
2011	566	48.7	11.6	51.2
2012	580	46.5	12.4	50
2013	562	45.7	12.2	58.9
2014	505	45.6	11.0	55.6
2015	526	42.0	12.5	41.4
2016	524	45.0	11.6	43.1
2017	522	44.0	11.8	54.8
2018	574	40.1	14.2	52.4
2019	552	36.2	15.2	58
2020	568	38.4	14.7	58.5
2021	597	36.3	16.4	54.1
2022	505	33.0	15.3	71.9
2023	532	31.9	16.6	59.8
2024	481	34.1	14.1	66.7

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 Vernon High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$843 (8.5%)	$9,126 (91.5%)	$9,970
2020	$784 (7.3%)	$9,890 (92.7%)	$10,674
2021	$1,287 (12.6%)	$8,936 (87.4%)	$10,223

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1350^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1416^th of 1961 High schools	0.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Vernon High School)	33	22	11%
End of Course Algebra I (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))	31	22	9%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Vernon High School)	42	57	15%
End of Course Biology (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))	41	56	15%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Vernon High School)	34	34
End of Course English I Reading (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))	33	34	1%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Vernon High School)	39	46	7%
End of Course English II Reading (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))	39	44	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Vernon High School)	71	53	18%
End of Course U.S. History (Vernon Independent School District (Isd))	71	50	21%
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	552	532	3.6%
African American	59	45	23.7%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	21	28	33.3%
Hispanic	212	271	27.8%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	243	162	33.3%
Two or More Races	11	25	127.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	59.8%	1.8%

Schools Near Vernon 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)	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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vernon High School	Public	9-12	2102 Yucca Ln	Vernon	76384	Wilbarger County	Vernon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 553-3377	481	34	14.1	66.7%	142 (29.5%)	35 (7.3%)	242 (50.3%)	30 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.2%)	31.2	1380^th of 1987 public high schools	30.5%		28.5	1416^th of 1961 public high schools	27.8%	36	22.5	40.4	48.5	49.2	59.0	$10,223	$1,287	$8,936
North Texas State Hospital - Afp - Vernon	Public	8-12	Hwy 70 N W	Vernon	76384	Wilbarger County	Vernon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 552-9901	25	5	5.0	60.0%	12 (48.0%)	3 (12.0%)	9 (36.0%)	1 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.1	1729^th of 1987 public high schools	13.0%					(n/a)	15.4	0.0	16.7	57.1	40.0	$28,732	$1,360	$27,373
Vernon Independent School District (Isd) Opportunity Center	Public	9-12	2225 London	Vernon	76384	Wilbarger County	Vernon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(940) 553-1900	14	1	14.0	64.3%	1 (7.1%)	1 (7.1%)	11 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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Enrollment information for Vernon High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vernon High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Vernon High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernon High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon High School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Vernon High School