Serving 504 students in grades 9-12, Shallowater High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Shallowater High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
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Shallowater High School's student population of 504 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Shallowater High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shallowater High School is 0.48, 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
#2028 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
65%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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Shallowater High School is ranked #2028 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Shallowater High School often compared to?
Shallowater High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Idalou High School, Lubbock-cooper High School, Frenship High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Shallowater High School?
The graduation rate of Shallowater High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Shallowater High School?
504 students attend Shallowater High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Shallowater High School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shallowater High School?
Shallowater High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Shallowater High School offer ?
Shallowater High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Shallowater High School part of?
Shallowater High School is part of Shallowater Independent School District.
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