Big Spring High School

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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
982 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mike Ritchey
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
91%

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 Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
590
Average ACT
22
Math
21
English
21
Reading
24
Science
22
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

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Hispanic
68%
White
22.3%
Black
5.6%
Two or more races
2.6%
Asian
1.4%
Native American
<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.
Texas Tech University 143 Students
Angelo State University 141 Students
Howard College 126 Students
University of Texas - Austin 105 Students
Texas A&M University 96 Students
Texas State University 74 Students
Baylor University 66 Students
Abilene Christian University 65 Students
West Texas A&M University 57 Students
Rice University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 54 Students
Business 30 Students
Biology 28 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 24 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 14 Students
Computer Science 13 Students
Dental Hygiene 12 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 11 Students
Criminology 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 47 Reviews
5.0 Senior
8/27/2024
The best experience is still with the senior culture along with the school. The worst part is some of the rules including facial hair.
3.0 Senior
2/2/2023
Overall this school was not as good as it could be. The ability to be free and your true self was non-existent in this school.
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 982 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% 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 3.54, the graduation rate is 91%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 22. 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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