Abilene High School in Abilene, TX (2024)

gradeB

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

  1. Academics

    gradeB minus

  2. Diversity

    gradeA

  3. Teachers

    gradeA minus

  4. College Prep

    gradeB

  5. Clubs & Activities

    gradeB minus

  6. Administration

    gradeB minus

  7. Sports

    gradeB+

  8. Food

    gradeC+

  9. Resources & Facilities

    gradeC+

Abilene High School is an above average, public school located in ABILENE, TX. It has 1,966 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 35% of students are at least proficient in math and 40% in reading.

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About

(325) 677-1731

2800 N 6TH ST
ABILENE, TX 79603

About Abilene High School...

  • AP Offered
  • Gifted Prog. Offered
  • High School
School District
Abilene Independent School District
  • Texas
  • Abilene

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

40%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

35%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

89%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1160

165

responses

Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

24

137

responses

AP Enrollment

22%

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Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

  • gradeB+

    Abilene Christian University

    243 Students

  • gradeA

    Texas Tech University

    227 Students

  • gradeB minus

    Hardin-Simmons University

    176 Students

  • gradeA+

    156 Students

  • gradeA+

    University of Texas - Austin

    151 Students

  • gradeB+

    Angelo State University

    140 Students

  • gradeA minus

    Baylor University

    131 Students

  • gradeB+

    Texas State University

    121 Students

  • gradeB+

    University of North Texas

    103 Students

  • gradeB minus

    Cisco College

    101 Students

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Living in the Area

Abilene

gradeA minus

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

  1. Cost of Living

    gradeB+

  2. Good for Families

    gradeB+

  3. Housing

    gradeB

Median Household Income

$59,254

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$1,060

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$161,800

National

$281,900

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Culture & Safety

Poll

57%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school.23 responses

Poll

74%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.23 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on

66 responses

  • Blackout pep rally/football game

    38%

  • Best Pep Rally every year! So Fun!

    14%

  • Football Games

    12%

  • Theatre Performances

    12%

  • Concerts

    11%

  • Pep rallies

    6%

  • Homecoming

    3%

Students

Diversity

gradeA

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

1,966

Free or Reduced Lunch

68%

88%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.33 responses

67%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.33 responses

76%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.33 responses

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

16:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

Average salary for all teachers within the district.

$54,416

Teachers in First/Second Year

10%

68%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.38 responses

79%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.38 responses

74%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.38 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities

gradeB minus

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

High

Expenses Per Student

$9,903/ year

National

$12,239

84%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses

37%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses

53%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses

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