Is De Leon High School a good school?

De Leon High School ranks 268 th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend De Leon High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 203 students attended De Leon High School.

What is the racial makeup of De Leon High School?

Students at De Leon High School are 56% White, 41% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools feed into De Leon High School?

De Leon High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : De Leon Elementary Middle : Perkins Middle

De Leon High School

Summary:

De Leon High School is a public high school serving 218 students in grades 9-12 in De Leon, Texas, which is part of the highly-ranked Stephenville Independent School District (Isd). This school consistently outperforms the state average on STAAR End-of-Course exams, with significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History. De Leon High School also boasts an exceptional 98.3% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, far exceeding the state averages.

The school's small student-teacher ratio of 10:1 likely contributes to its academic success, and its student population is predominantly White (60.09%) with a significant Hispanic population (36.7%). Interestingly, De Leon High School's performance is particularly strong for female students, special education students, and gifted and talented students, who all rank in the top half of Texas high schools on STAAR exams. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (56.42%), the school continues to excel academically, suggesting a strong focus on supporting students from lower-income backgrounds.

While De Leon High School outperforms the state on most metrics, it is worth noting that some nearby schools, such as Stephenville High School and Comanche High School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and graduation rates, indicating a regional emphasis on educational excellence. With a per-student spending of $13,584, which is higher than the state average, De Leon High School is able to provide a well-rounded educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

200 W Manchaca
De Leon, TX 76444

(254) 893-8240

District: De Leon Independent School District (Isd)

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,584

Feeder schools for De Leon High School:

Elementary:	De Leon Elementary
Middle:	Perkins Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 8.6

Number of students: 203

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.7%

Hispanic:

41.4%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details De Leon High School ranks better than 86.5% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.08. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at De Leon 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: White (55.7%), Hispanic (41.4%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at De Leon High School is 8.6. (See more...)

Compare De Leon High School employs 23.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at De Leon High School is $13,584.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

De Leon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks De Leon High School 268^th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See De Leon High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

De Leon Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks De Leon Independent School District (Isd) 41^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for De Leon High School

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Rank History for all students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	50.89	871^st	1427	39.0%
2005	51.59	837^th	1429	41.4%
2006	52.87	833^rd	1430	41.7%
2007	51.04	899^th	1497	39.9%
2008	59.56	698^th	1510	53.8%
2009	58.85	751^st	1539	51.2%
2010	58.24	807^th	1568	48.5%
2011	67.67	491^st	1672	70.6%
2012	54.12	711^th	1603	55.6%
2013	59.96	612^th	1652	63.0%
2014	61.21	615^th	1734	64.5%
2015	68.69	440^th	1743	74.8%
2016	58.56	725^th	1762	58.9%
2017	48.52	799^th	1777	55.0%
2018	50.87	774^th	1797	56.9%
2019	59.11	644^th	1857	65.3%
2021	62.19	594^th	1861	68.1%
2022	60.87	580^th	1876	69.1%
2023	68.41	468^th	1961	76.1%
2024	77.08	268^th	1987	86.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	53.48	427^th	1435	70.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	21.38	1218^th	1347	9.6%
2019	72.06	186^th	1357	86.3%
2022	57.14	406^th	1418	71.4%
2023	70.34	239^th	1478	83.8%
2024	34.86	1035^th	1547	33.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.85	1069^th	1794	40.4%
2019	57.98	564^th	1818	69.0%
2021	60.48	535^th	1848	71.0%
2022	56.07	591^st	1847	68.0%
2023	60.93	513^th	1897	73.0%
2024	74.39	229^th	1883	87.8%

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Rank History for Female students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	44.29	998^th	1781	44.0%
2019	52.58	829^th	1798	53.9%
2021	60.33	637^th	1815	64.9%
2022	67.59	431^st	1841	76.6%
2023	69.60	411^th	1891	78.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.23	933^rd	1137	17.9%
2019	48.60	797^th	1145	30.4%
2021	72.70	287^th	1177	75.6%
2022	44.75	857^th	1172	26.9%
2023	71.79	285^th	1182	75.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.20	664^th	1784	62.8%
2019	58.92	498^th	1810	72.5%
2021	51.07	700^th	1829	61.7%
2022	46.92	767^th	1837	58.2%

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Rank History for Male students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	52.99	720^th	1803	60.1%
2019	60.57	579^th	1824	68.3%
2021	60.16	607^th	1840	67.0%
2022	49.98	794^th	1853	57.2%
2023	62.39	576^th	1913	69.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	39.09	1004^th	1691	40.6%
2019	39.36	1050^th	1714	38.7%
2021	50.70	754^th	1743	56.7%
2022	57.98	553^rd	1762	68.6%
2023	60.00	555^th	1820	69.5%
2024	74.03	246^th	1804	86.4%

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Rank History for White students at De Leon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.39	989^th	1539	35.7%
2019	54.12	648^th	1526	57.5%
2021	54.88	638^th	1510	57.7%
2022	48.57	752^nd	1525	50.7%
2023	62.54	483^rd	1576	69.4%
2024	72.01	258^th	1556	83.4%

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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 De Leon High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	318	0	0	77	0	n/a	n/a	395
1990	293	0	0	76	0	n/a	n/a	369
1991	283	0	0	87	0	n/a	n/a	370
1992	170	0	0	43	0	n/a	n/a	213
1993	161	0	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	196
1994	154	0	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	194
1995	132	0	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	171
1996	132	0	0	39	0	n/a	n/a	171
1997	143	0	0	52	0	n/a	n/a	195
1998	146	0	0	55	0	n/a	n/a	201
1999	138	0	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	195
2000	169	0	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	231
2001	153	0	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	226
2002	154	0	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	224
2003	154	0	0	70	0	n/a	n/a	224
2004	124	0	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	191
2005	133	0	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	193
2006	127	0	0	61	0	n/a	n/a	188
2007	118	1	0	66	0	n/a	n/a	185
2008	134	1	0	60	1	n/a	n/a	196
2009	145	1	0	60	0	n/a	n/a	206
2010	141	0	0	58	0	n/a	n/a	199
2011	120	1	0	53	1	0	3	178
2012	103	1	0	64	0	0	3	171
2013	105	1	0	57	1	0	3	167
2014	100	3	0	60	1	0	3	167
2015	116	1	0	54	2	0	1	174
2016	114	0	0	51	3	0	1	169
2017	121	0	0	56	2	0	1	180
2018	124	0	0	56	1	0	2	183
2019	135	0	1	57	0	0	2	195
2020	133	1	1	64	0	0	4	203
2021	145	2	2	71	0	0	5	225
2022	155	3	3	74	1	0	4	240
2023	131	3	1	80	1	0	2	218
2024	113	2	1	84	0	0	3	203

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 De Leon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	395	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	369	27.0	13.6	n/a
1991	370	20.0	18.5	n/a
1992	213	16.0	13.3	16
1993	196	16.0	12.3	23.5
1994	194	17.5	11.1	17.5
1995	171	17.1	10.0	23.4
1996	171	17.1	10.0	23.4
1997	195	19.2	10.2	29.7
1998	201	18.6	10.8	31.3
1999	195	20.4	9.6	46.7
2000	231	19.5	11.8	45.9
2001	226	19.4	11.6	41.2
2002	224	19.9	11.3	41.5
2003	224	19.9	11.3	41.5
2004	191	18.0	10.6	43.5
2005	193	17.2	11.2	45.6
2006	188	19.9	9.4	51.1
2007	185	18.8	9.8	44.9
2008	196	22.4	8.8	51.5
2009	206	21.5	9.5	44.7
2010	199	23.2	8.5	48.2
2011	178	24.0	7.4	44.4
2012	171	20.0	8.5	49.1
2013	167	19.7	8.4	50.9
2014	167	18.8	8.8	56.9
2015	174	18.0	9.6	50
2016	169	20.0	8.4	52.1
2017	180	18.8	9.5	48.9
2018	183	20.5	8.9	45.4
2019	195	16.5	11.8	55.9
2020	203	17.9	11.3	54.7
2021	225	19.3	11.6	54.7
2022	240	22.3	10.7	53.8
2023	218	21.6	10.0	56.4
2024	203	23.5	8.6	53.7

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 De Leon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	395	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	369	27.0	13.6	n/a
1991	370	20.0	18.5	n/a
1992	213	16.0	13.3	16
1993	196	16.0	12.3	23.5
1994	194	17.5	11.1	17.5
1995	171	17.1	10.0	23.4
1996	171	17.1	10.0	23.4
1997	195	19.2	10.2	29.7
1998	201	18.6	10.8	31.3
1999	195	20.4	9.6	46.7
2000	231	19.5	11.8	45.9
2001	226	19.4	11.6	41.2
2002	224	19.9	11.3	41.5
2003	224	19.9	11.3	41.5
2004	191	18.0	10.6	43.5
2005	193	17.2	11.2	45.6
2006	188	19.9	9.4	51.1
2007	185	18.8	9.8	44.9
2008	196	22.4	8.8	51.5
2009	206	21.5	9.5	44.7
2010	199	23.2	8.5	48.2
2011	178	24.0	7.4	44.4
2012	171	20.0	8.5	49.1
2013	167	19.7	8.4	50.9
2014	167	18.8	8.8	56.9
2015	174	18.0	9.6	50
2016	169	20.0	8.4	52.1
2017	180	18.8	9.5	48.9
2018	183	20.5	8.9	45.4
2019	195	16.5	11.8	55.9
2020	203	17.9	11.3	54.7
2021	225	19.3	11.6	54.7
2022	240	22.3	10.7	53.8
2023	218	21.6	10.0	56.4
2024	203	23.5	8.6	53.7

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 De Leon High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,999 (15.4%)	$11,022 (84.7%)	$13,020
2020	$1,969 (14.4%)	$11,720 (85.6%)	$13,689
2021	$2,350 (17.3%)	$11,234 (82.7%)	$13,584

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on De Leon High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 644^th of 1857 High schools	Ranks 468^th of 1961 High schools	10.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (De Leon High School)	59	56	3%
End of Course Algebra I (De Leon Independent School District (Isd))	59	57	2%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (De Leon High School)	66	62	4%
End of Course Biology (De Leon Independent School District (Isd))	66	62	4%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (De Leon High School)	64	70	6%
End of Course English I Reading (De Leon Independent School District (Isd))	64	70	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (De Leon High School)	56	72	16%
End of Course English II Reading (De Leon Independent School District (Isd))	56	72	16%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (De Leon High School)	74	87	13%
End of Course U.S. History (De Leon Independent School District (Isd))	74	87	13%
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	195	218	11.8%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	57	80	40.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	135	131	3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.9%	56.4%	0.5%

Schools Near De Leon 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 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th 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
De Leon High School	Public	9-12	200 W Manchaca	De Leon	76444	Comanche County	De Leon Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 893-8240	203	24	8.6	53.7%	113 (55.7%)	2 (1.0%)	84 (41.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	77.1	268^th of 1987 public high schools	86.5%		68.4	468^th of 1961 public high schools	76.1%	200	62.8	65.5	88.2	75.0	95.2							$13,584	$2,350	$11,234
Gorman High School	Public	9-12	114 W Lexington	Gorman	76454	Eastland County	Gorman Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 734-3171	88	12	7.1	70.5%	56 (63.6%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.3%)	3 (3.4%)	48.2	977^th of 1987 public high schools	50.8%		45.8	1047^th of 1961 public high schools	46.6%	70	18.8	47.4	48.5	77.8	95.5							$21,894	$3,658	$18,235
Dublin High School	Public	7-12	2233 E State Hwy 6	Dublin	76446	Erath County	Dublin Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 445-0362	482	47	10.2	65.6%	170 (35.3%)	2 (0.4%)	305 (63.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	68.8	458^th of 1987 public high schools	77.0%		71	408^th of 1961 public high schools	79.2%	50	77.0	68.8	61.9	66.3	77.6	54.0	68.4	36.8	62.0	49.4	44.3	$11,536	$1,341	$10,194
Comanche High School	Public	9-12	1600 N Austin	Comanche	76442	Comanche County	Comanche Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(325) 356-2581	372	37	10.0	43.8%	174 (46.8%)	1 (0.3%)	186 (50.0%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	68.1	477^th of 1987 public high schools	76.0%		47.4	998^th of 1961 public high schools	49.1%	521	65.2	69.8	67.8	72.1	70.8							$11,439	$1,140	$10,298
Huston Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	680 Peach Orchard Rd	Stephenville	76401	Erath County	Erath Excels Academy Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(254) 965-8883	50	6	8.5	64.0%	31 (62.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (34.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	1 (2.0%)	46	1026^th of 1987 public high schools	48.4%		56.4	758^th of 1961 public high schools	61.3%	268	37.5	25.0	25.0	71.4	72.2							$12,473	$2,458	$10,015
Stephenville High School	Public	9-12	2650 W Overhill Dr	Stephenville	76401	Erath County	Stephenville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(254) 968-4141	1,115	83	13.4	41.6%	643 (57.7%)	15 (1.3%)	405 (36.3%)	16 (1.4%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	31 (2.8%)	67.6	490^th of 1987 public high schools	75.3%		71	405^th of 1961 public high schools	79.3%	85	28.6	80.3	64.5	75.3	82.8							$9,959	$1,237	$8,721

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at De Leon High School

Student/Teacher Ratio De Leon High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for De Leon High School

Impact of COVID-19 on De Leon High School

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Student Body

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