Stephenville High School, or SHS, is a public high school located in Stephenville, Texas and classified as a 4A school by the University Interscholastic League. It is part of the Stephenville Independent School District located in central Erath County.
Serving 1,079 students in grades 9-12, Stephenville High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,079 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stephenville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stephenville High School's student population of 1,079 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,079 students
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
School Rankings
Stephenville High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stephenville High School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3429 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
37%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
57%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellowjacket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stephenville High School's ranking?
Stephenville High School is ranked #3429 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Stephenville High School often compared to?
Stephenville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dublin High School, Huston Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stephenville High School?
The graduation rate of Stephenville High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Stephenville High School?
1,079 students attend Stephenville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Stephenville High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stephenville High School?
Stephenville High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stephenville High School offer ?
Stephenville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Stephenville High School part of?
Stephenville High School is part of Stephenville Independent School District.
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