Abilene High School

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Abilene High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2800 N 6th St,  Abilene, TX
Abilene Independent School District
3.8
3.0
1,798 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Michael Garcia
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1120
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
48%
Average GPA
3.65
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.65
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
113
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1120
Math
540
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
26
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
37.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
11%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
358:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Hispanic
50.6%
White
29.1%
Black
15.9%
Two or more races
3.2%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Abilene Christian University 266 Students
Texas Tech University 238 Students
Hardin-Simmons University 194 Students
Texas A&M University 179 Students
University of Texas - Austin 175 Students
Angelo State University 161 Students
Texas State University 140 Students
Baylor University 132 Students
Cisco College 105 Students
University of North Texas 97 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 99 Students
Business 90 Students
Biology 83 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 49 Students
Accounting 30 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 26 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students
Education 24 Students
Physical Therapy 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 242 Reviews
5.0 Senior
12/25/2024
Abilene High School has been such a wonderful place to grow and learn. I have faced so many challenges but at the same time I have found myself and who I want to be. AHS is always inclusive with student life and making everyone involved in school spirit. Im grateful I got a wonderful high school experience and I'll always be an eagle in my heart.
4.0
6/10/2024
In general, Abilene High School is just like other high schools all over the country. I know some students from this school and I can tell that at least they have polite students.
2.0 Senior
10/5/2023
Abilene High, in my opinion, isn't a great school & overall just isn't good. Academics wise were good, but everything just sucks. Our dress code system is so twisted and biased. The teachers are utterly rude and hate their job, and lastly our coaches have favorites
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/3/2025
Teachers bully students on a daily basis! The district has guidelines for filing complaints and scheduling hearings but simply ignore them and move on. The district doesn't uphold the process and procedures they have set, and neither do the schools. It's a free-for-all with an embarrassing academic...
1.0 parent
3/31/2023
This schools staff and students have a bullying problem.
5.0 student
1/12/2018
I am a recent graduate of Dear Old Abilene High School and have just recently completed my first semester of college. Looking back on it now, I realize just how extremely well Abilene High prepared me for college and upper-level education. College can be quite an adjustment for anyone, but with the...
5.0 other
1/29/2016
This school district has been nothing but great. They work hard to accommodate the disabled and have provided all of his needs through out the year. Thank you AISD!

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Abilene High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Abilene, TX and is served by the Abilene Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,798 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Abilene High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.65, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1120 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $137,582. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodson Center for Excellence, Holland Medical, DAEP, and more. Learn more about what Abilene has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Abilene High School.

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