Ranger High School is a public high school located in Ranger, Texas, United States and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Ranger Independent School District located in eastern Eastland County. In 2011, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 74 students in grades 9-12, Ranger 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 is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ranger High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ranger High School's student population of 74 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
74 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of Ranger ISD is to provide experiences, and teach skills and values, which empower all of our students to achieve their full potential now and in the future.
School Rankings
Ranger High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ranger High School is 0.52, 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
#7119 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
31%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
62%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ranger High School's ranking?
Ranger High School is ranked #7119 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ranger High School?
The graduation rate of Ranger High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ranger High School?
74 students attend Ranger High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ranger High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ranger High School?
Ranger High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ranger High School offer ?
Ranger High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ranger High School part of?
Ranger High School is part of Ranger Independent School District.
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