Serving 1,902 students in grades 9-12, Palo Duro 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,902 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Palo Duro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palo Duro High School is 0.61, 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.
Palo Duro High School is ranked #6259 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Palo Duro High School often compared to?
Palo Duro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tascosa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Palo Duro High School?
The graduation rate of Palo Duro High School is 87%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Palo Duro High School?
1,902 students attend Palo Duro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Palo Duro High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palo Duro High School?
Palo Duro High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palo Duro High School offer ?
Palo Duro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Palo Duro High School part of?
It really is a good school. I have a roast free zone in my classroom, and we advocate against bullies. Our science team is really, really good. I am surprised our science stats did not show up on this site... Check your sources.
- Posted by Teacher - Mr. T
24/14/2014
what are you policies on bullying?do you even have any? I have a grand daughter that goes to palo puro high school.3 days out of the week she will come home sad or crying,saying that she;s being bullyed by a group of African americans,she says that she has informed the staff but yet it continues to happen,our schools should be a safe place for our children to go and learn,not to be scared of going to learn,something needs to be done!
- Posted by Parent - marti
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,902 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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