Serving 223 students in grades 9-12, Windfern 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 21-39% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)49%
52%
Black
(15-16)24%
13%
White
(15-16)24%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)2%
2%
Graduation Rate
(14-15)40-44%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Windfern High School?
The graduation rate of Windfern High School is 40-44%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Windfern High School?
223 students attend Windfern High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Windfern High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 24% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windfern High School?
Windfern High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Windfern High School offer ?
Windfern High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Windfern High School part of?
Windfern High School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
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