High Schools in San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District

The San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District in Texas is home to three high schools: Del Rio High School, Del Rio Early College High School, and Blended Academy. These schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with the majority of students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

The standout school in this district is the Del Rio Early College High School, which has consistently ranked among the top 25% of high schools in Texas over the past 3 years. This school boasts an exceptional 99.1% 4-year graduation rate, a very low 0.4% dropout rate, and significantly outperforms the district and state averages on STAAR end-of-course exams. In contrast, Blended Academy appears to be the weakest performing school, with a low 83.1% graduation rate, a high 11.3% dropout rate, and significantly underperforming on STAAR exams.

The data also reveals notable differences in resource allocation and efficiency across the schools. Del Rio Early College High School spends the least per student ($5,165) but has the highest student-teacher ratio (30.8), suggesting a more efficient use of resources. Conversely, Blended Academy spends the most per student ($11,393) but has the lowest student-teacher ratio (9.3), raising questions about the effectiveness of its programs and interventions. Overall, the data highlights the need for the San Felipe-Del Rio Consolidated Independent School District to further investigate the factors contributing to the performance disparities and implement strategies to ensure equitable access to high-quality education for all students.