Big Spring High School

Big Spring High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
707 E 11th Pl,  Big Spring, TX
Big Spring Independent School District
3.5
2.7
1,044 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mike Ritchey
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.53
Graduation Rate
91%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.53
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
88
Full Time Teachers
88
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
21
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
15.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
8%
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
622:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Hispanic
67.8%
White
23.9%
Black
4.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other 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.
Angelo State University 142 Students
Texas Tech University 136 Students
Howard College 129 Students
University of Texas - Austin 100 Students
Texas A&M University 92 Students
Texas State University 74 Students
Baylor University 64 Students
Abilene Christian University 61 Students
West Texas A&M University 57 Students
Hardin-Simmons University 45 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 56 Students
Biology 32 Students
Business 31 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students
Psychology 21 Students
Computer Science 14 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Dental Hygiene 11 Students
Education 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 50 Reviews
3.0 Senior
5/20/2025
The best experiences were always those involving students to participate in school activities and how lively those activities were.
4.0 Senior
1/12/2024
amazing school spirit lots of teachers willing to help not the best school but its decent and extra curricular classes a full of amazing teachers but I would like to see the school budget to increase for the extra curricular classes.
3.0 Senior
4/24/2022
The community is very accepting and there are many opportunities to challenge yourself. The extracurricular activities such as academic UIL and band have a very supporting community and members.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
1.0 parent
11/2/2012
We spend money on equipment, astro turf, and how much to those neon signs cost? Why didn't they invest money for more math, science, and english teachers? Now was purchasing neon signs and astro turf and the track field really in the best entrance of the students? As a tax payer I don't want my taxe...
2.0 parent
11/18/2011
This school's focus is primarily on punishment to the student's who are the most disadvantaged and lacking in support from the home. Many "at-risk" students have been encouraged to "drop-out" when they pose too great of a challege to the truancy Administration to deal with a challanging student's un...
5.0 teacher
3/12/2010
This school is wonderful. It is sad it does not get the high marks that it deserves. The teachers are hard working, love the children, and very creative. The students are also very hard working and respectful. The administration is incredibly supportive. There are lots of activities, even a chess cl...

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Big Spring High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Big Spring, TX and is served by the Big Spring Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,044 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Big Spring High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.53, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1130 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Big Spring Aep, Anderson Accelerated High S, Big Spring Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Big Spring has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Big Spring High School.

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