Serving 474 students in grades 6-12, Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 474 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School's student population of 474 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1183 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
76%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School is ranked #1183 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School?
474 students attend Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School?
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School offer ?
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School part of?
Anderson-shiro Jr/sr High School is part of Anderson-Shiro CISD School District.
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