Is Hale Center High School a good school?

Hale Center High School ranks 1393 rd of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hale Center High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 173 students attended Hale Center High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hale Center High School?

Students at Hale Center High School are 76% Hispanic, 18% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Hale Center High School?

Hale Center High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Akin Elementary Middle : Carr Middle

Hale Center High School

Summary:

Hale Center High School is a public high school in Hale Center, Texas, serving 159 students in grades 9-12. The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population (71.7%), with White students making up the second-largest group (22.01%).

One of Hale Center High School's key strengths is its consistently high graduation rates, reaching 100% in the 2022-2023 school year. This is a notable achievement compared to nearby schools like Olton High School (100% in 2022-2023) and Abernathy High School (91.7% in 2022-2023). Additionally, Hale Center High School has very low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 1.6% over the past five years, significantly lower than the nearby schools.

However, the school's performance on STAAR EOC (End-of-Course) exams is mixed compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school performs well in some subjects, such as English I Reading and English II Reading, it lags behind in others, such as Algebra I and U.S. History. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 54.09% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, higher than the nearby Olton Independent School District (Isd) (75.43%) and Abernathy Independent School District (Isd) (45.27%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

411 Owl Dr
Hale Center, TX 79041-0590

(806) 839-2452

District: Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1393^rd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,342

Feeder schools for Hale Center High School:

Elementary:	Akin Elementary
Middle:	Carr Middle

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 173

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

76.3%

White:

17.9%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hale Center High School ranks worse than 70.1% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hale Center 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 (76.3%), White (17.9%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hale Center High School is 10.4. (See more...)

Compare Hale Center High School employs 16.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hale Center High School is $15,342.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hale Center High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hale Center High School 1393^rd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Hale Center 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:

Hale Center Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Hale Center Independent School District (Isd) 763^rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hale Center High School

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Rank History for all students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	47.90	938^th	1427	34.3%
2005	46.52	948^th	1429	33.7%
2006	62.09	615^th	1430	57.0%
2007	49.13	947^th	1497	36.7%
2008	60.04	683^rd	1510	54.8%
2009	69.94	387^th	1539	74.9%
2010	65.90	524^th	1568	66.6%
2011	60.53	779^th	1672	53.4%
2012	45.66	942^nd	1603	41.2%
2013	35.35	1200^th	1652	27.4%
2014	58.56	696^th	1734	59.9%
2015	58.92	727^th	1743	58.3%
2016	67.06	469^th	1762	73.4%
2017	48.35	801^st	1777	54.9%
2018	47.32	857^th	1797	52.3%
2019	48.46	903^rd	1857	51.4%
2021	50.47	873^rd	1861	53.1%
2022	38.37	1158^th	1876	38.3%
2023	27.69	1434^th	1961	26.9%
2024	30.67	1393^rd	1987	29.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	62.30	263^rd	1195	78.0%
2022	41.57	592^nd	1278	53.7%
2023	77.16	161^st	1371	88.3%
2024	37.55	771^st	1435	46.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	66.54	255^th	1347	81.1%
2019	25.68	1120^th	1357	17.5%
2021	49.04	543^rd	1382	60.7%
2023	73.17	211^th	1478	85.7%
2024	29.76	1173^rd	1547	24.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	43.50	954^th	1794	46.8%
2019	48.11	865^th	1818	52.4%
2021	51.47	770^th	1848	58.3%
2022	39.98	1076^th	1847	41.7%
2023	25.40	1473^rd	1897	22.4%
2024	25.83	1448^th	1883	23.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	20.79	1512^th	1781	15.1%
2019	44.22	1046^th	1798	41.8%
2021	51.15	854^th	1815	52.9%
2022	31.82	1276^th	1841	30.7%
2023	21.92	1491^st	1891	21.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.82	48^th	1137	95.8%
2019	66.97	385^th	1145	66.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	50.28	660^th	1784	63.0%
2019	59.51	486^th	1810	73.1%
2021	69.91	295^th	1829	83.9%
2022	41.55	921^st	1837	49.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	68.90	376^th	1803	79.1%
2019	50.22	812^th	1824	55.5%
2021	46.75	908^th	1840	50.7%
2022	41.64	1018^th	1853	45.1%
2023	31.26	1308^th	1913	31.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.75	966^th	1691	42.9%
2019	49.94	775^th	1714	54.8%
2021	58.72	576^th	1743	67.0%
2022	31.94	1209^th	1762	31.4%
2023	27.91	1347^th	1820	26.0%
2024	20.35	1492^nd	1804	17.3%

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Rank History for White students at Hale Center High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	64.25	430^th	1539	72.1%
2019	41.22	947^th	1526	37.9%
2021	27.05	1179^th	1510	21.9%
2022	61.13	472^nd	1525	69.0%
2023	35.89	1049^th	1576	33.4%
2024	13.25	1404^th	1556	9.8%

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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 Hale Center High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	50	18	0	91	0	n/a	n/a	159
1990	55	15	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	148
1991	49	13	0	79	0	n/a	n/a	141
1992	63	11	0	96	0	n/a	n/a	170
1993	65	9	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	163
1994	64	10	0	104	1	n/a	n/a	179
1995	68	6	0	136	0	n/a	n/a	210
1996	68	6	0	136	0	n/a	n/a	210
1997	72	7	0	130	0	n/a	n/a	209
1998	76	8	0	138	0	n/a	n/a	222
1999	64	7	0	134	2	n/a	n/a	207
2000	79	12	0	142	0	n/a	n/a	233
2001	69	10	0	126	1	n/a	n/a	206
2002	50	11	0	129	0	n/a	n/a	190
2003	50	11	0	129	0	n/a	n/a	190
2004	45	7	0	126	0	n/a	n/a	178
2005	41	6	0	117	0	n/a	n/a	164
2006	44	5	0	120	0	n/a	n/a	169
2007	44	5	0	124	0	n/a	n/a	173
2008	31	5	0	108	0	n/a	n/a	144
2009	35	10	0	104	0	n/a	n/a	149
2010	41	11	0	108	0	n/a	n/a	160
2011	46	12	0	108	0	0	0	166
2012	49	11	0	117	0	0	1	178
2013	50	10	1	108	0	0	2	171
2014	58	5	1	118	0	0	4	186
2015	48	4	1	120	0	0	4	177
2016	45	6	0	129	0	0	4	184
2017	40	4	0	132	0	0	4	180
2018	42	1	0	125	0	0	4	172
2019	48	2	0	119	0	0	4	173
2020	47	2	1	126	0	0	3	179
2021	46	2	1	123	1	0	2	175
2022	39	3	0	109	2	0	2	155
2023	35	2	0	114	1	0	7	159
2024	31	3	0	132	2	1	4	173

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 Hale Center High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	159	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	148	14.0	10.5	n/a
1991	141	13.6	10.3	n/a
1992	170	13.7	12.4	46.5
1993	163	14.0	11.6	44.8
1994	179	15.0	11.9	49.7
1995	210	17.0	12.4	53.3
1996	210	17.0	12.4	53.3
1997	209	19.0	11.0	46.4
1998	222	21.3	10.4	41.9
1999	207	21.2	9.8	62.3
2000	233	21.4	10.9	63.1
2001	206	17.0	12.1	57.8
2002	190	19.4	9.8	61.6
2003	190	19.4	9.8	61.6
2004	178	20.2	8.8	64.6
2005	164	21.0	7.8	62.8
2006	169	19.3	8.8	59.8
2007	173	19.2	9.0	71.7
2008	144	18.2	7.9	68.8
2009	149	18.1	8.2	61.7
2010	160	19.3	8.2	69.4
2011	166	18.7	8.8	66.3
2012	178	17.6	10.0	62.4
2013	171	17.8	9.5	64.9
2014	186	18.1	10.2	64.5
2015	177	16.0	11.0	67.8
2016	184	17.0	10.8	73.4
2017	180	16.7	10.7	63.3
2018	172	19.3	8.9	58.1
2019	173	19.4	8.8	61.8
2020	179	19.2	9.3	63.1
2021	175	19.4	9.0	69.1
2022	155	18.8	8.2	61.3
2023	159	17.9	8.8	54.1
2024	173	16.4	10.4	68.2

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 Hale Center High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	159	n/a	n/a	n/a
1990	148	14.0	10.5	n/a
1991	141	13.6	10.3	n/a
1992	170	13.7	12.4	46.5
1993	163	14.0	11.6	44.8
1994	179	15.0	11.9	49.7
1995	210	17.0	12.4	53.3
1996	210	17.0	12.4	53.3
1997	209	19.0	11.0	46.4
1998	222	21.3	10.4	41.9
1999	207	21.2	9.8	62.3
2000	233	21.4	10.9	63.1
2001	206	17.0	12.1	57.8
2002	190	19.4	9.8	61.6
2003	190	19.4	9.8	61.6
2004	178	20.2	8.8	64.6
2005	164	21.0	7.8	62.8
2006	169	19.3	8.8	59.8
2007	173	19.2	9.0	71.7
2008	144	18.2	7.9	68.8
2009	149	18.1	8.2	61.7
2010	160	19.3	8.2	69.4
2011	166	18.7	8.8	66.3
2012	178	17.6	10.0	62.4
2013	171	17.8	9.5	64.9
2014	186	18.1	10.2	64.5
2015	177	16.0	11.0	67.8
2016	184	17.0	10.8	73.4
2017	180	16.7	10.7	63.3
2018	172	19.3	8.9	58.1
2019	173	19.4	8.8	61.8
2020	179	19.2	9.3	63.1
2021	175	19.4	9.0	69.1
2022	155	18.8	8.2	61.3
2023	159	17.9	8.8	54.1
2024	173	16.4	10.4	68.2

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 Hale Center High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,318 (9.6%)	$12,398 (90.4%)	$13,717
2020	$1,812 (12.1%)	$13,104 (87.9%)	$14,916
2021	$2,330 (15.2%)	$13,012 (84.8%)	$15,342

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hale Center High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 903^rd of 1857 High schools	Ranks 1434^th of 1961 High schools	24.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Hale Center High School)	51	8	43%
End of Course Algebra I (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	51	8	43%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%
End of Course Biology (Hale Center High School)	56	50	6%
End of Course Biology (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	56	50	6%
End of Course Biology (Texas)	63	57	6%
End of Course English I Reading (Hale Center High School)	41	49	8%
End of Course English I Reading (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	41	49	8%
End of Course English I Reading (Texas)	49	54	5%
End of Course English II Reading (Hale Center High School)	51	41	10%
End of Course English II Reading (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	51	41	10%
End of Course English II Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
End of Course U.S. History (Hale Center High School)	90	55	35%
End of Course U.S. History (Hale Center Independent School District (Isd))	90	55	35%
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	173	159	8.1%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	119	114	4.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	48	35	27.1%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.8%	54.1%	7.8%

Schools Near Hale Center 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
Hale Center High School	Public	9-12	411 Owl Dr	Hale Center	79041	Hale County	Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 839-2452	173	16	10.4	68.2%	31 (17.9%)	3 (1.7%)	132 (76.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	30.7	1393^rd of 1987 public high schools	29.9%		27.7	1434^th of 1961 public high schools	26.9%	41	32.7	44.9	50.0	52.8	40.0	$15,342	$2,330	$13,012
Hale County J J A E P	Public	12	103 W Cleveland	Hale Center	79041	Hale County	Hale Center Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(806) 839-2451	1				0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Plainview High School	Public	9-12	1501 Quincy St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Plainview Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 293-6005	1,430	113	12.6	77.8%	181 (12.7%)	45 (3.1%)	1,171 (81.9%)	15 (1.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.0%)	37.6	1243^rd of 1987 public high schools	37.4%		38.3	1212^th of 1961 public high schools	38.2%	31	35.6	53.6	45.1	48.0	61.2	$11,901	$1,487	$10,414
Daep	Public	6-12	1200 Houston St	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Shallowater Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 291-5321	8				4 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						$21,041	$1,323	$19,718
Abernathy Daep	Public	8-12	1200 Houston	Plainview	79072	Hale County	Abernathy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 298-4940	5				1 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Abernathy High School	Public	9-12	505 7th St	Abernathy	79311	Hale County	Abernathy Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 298-4902	225	26	8.5	49.3%	91 (40.4%)	3 (1.3%)	123 (54.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.1%)	71.2	393^rd of 1987 public high schools	80.2%		63.4	604^th of 1961 public high schools	69.2%	211	72.1	61.5	81.5	61.8	82.8	$13,434	$956	$12,478
Olton High School	Public	9-12	700 Ave G	Olton	79064	Lamb County	Olton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 285-2691	201	21	9.7	74.6%	32 (15.9%)	3 (1.5%)	166 (82.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43	1104^th of 1987 public high schools	44.4%		38.4	1209^th of 1961 public high schools	38.3%	105	22.2	46.8	64.1	70.6	54.9	$14,261	$805	$13,455

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