Serving 83 students in grades 9-12, Ash High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤20%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
84%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
10%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)65-69%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ash High School?
The graduation rate of Ash High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Ash High School?
83 students attend Ash High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ash High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ash High School?
Ash High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ash High School offer ?
Ash High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ash High School part of?
Ash High School is part of Plainview Independent School District.
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