Smithville High School

Smithville High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
285 HWY 95,  Smithville, TX
Smithville Independent School District
3.3
3.5
560 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Paul Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B+
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
3.67
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
21.6%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

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
292:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
55.1%
Hispanic
33%
Black
6.8%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian or 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.
Texas A&M University 110 Students
University of Texas - Austin 90 Students
Texas State University 88 Students
Baylor University 43 Students
Texas Tech University 36 Students
Rice University 35 Students
Blinn College 35 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 29 Students
Tarleton State University 29 Students
Austin Community College District 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 28 Students
Psychology 22 Students
Pre-Law Studies 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Engineering 12 Students
Biology 11 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 9 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 8 Students
Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 75 Reviews
5.0 Senior
1/11/2023
Has character and room to grow. Always cared for and kept busy, usually we always complete our work and use our remaining time wisely ensuring everyone stays on task and not rowdy. I would attended again if I could to have the opportunity to make some new connections with those in the unique setting were in or going to be in eventually.
4.0 Alum
8/18/2020
I admire the teachers at Smithville High School and the staff were very nice. The band and the DECA program are very good and seems like a great place to be overall.
4.0 Alum
7/28/2020
Small town feeling without being too far from a larger city with more things to do. Normal for students to walk to and from school without any issue. Administration does need to make sure that they are keeping up with the times and using technology adequately and not spending on unnecessary things.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
2.0 other
4/29/2021
I went to Smithville High School last year before moving to Austin to attend a different school. I did not feel comfortable coming back to the school during a pandemic, and at the time, they were planning to discontinue online learning for people that did not have a medical exemption. I don't have a...
5.0 parent
5/18/2020
Very efficient and helpful. Daughter likes band.

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Smithville High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Smithville, TX, in the Smithville neighborhood, and is served by the Smithville Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 560 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Smithville 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 3.67, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $416,257. Discover additional schools in the area, like Smithville Junior High School, St. Paul Lutheran Serbin School, St. Paul Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Smithville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smithville High School.

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