Archer City High School is a public high school located in Archer City, Texas, United States. It is part of the Archer City Independent School District located in central Archer County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL.
Serving 211 students in grades 7-12, Archer City 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 60-64% (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 8:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 211 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Archer City 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Archer City High School's student population of 211 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
211 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
Black, Gold
School Rankings
Archer City High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Archer City High School is 0.37, 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
#1109 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
16%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
78%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats/lady Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Archer City High School's ranking?
Archer City High School is ranked #1109 out of 8,096 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?
60-64% 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 Archer City High School?
The graduation rate of Archer City High School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Archer City High School?
211 students attend Archer City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Archer City High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Archer City High School?
Archer City High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Archer City High School offer ?
Archer City High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Archer City High School part of?
Archer City High School is part of Archer City Independent School District.
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