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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SANTO ISD·NCES 483939004482

SANTO H S

406 FM RD 2201, SANTO, TX 76472 · (940) 769-3847 · Palo Pinto County
GRADES 06–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL302 STUDENTS
Enrollment
302
High
DISTRICT 291 · STATE 796
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
122 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
42
Grade 7
54
Grade 8
40
Grade 9
43
Grade 10
48
Grade 11
32
Grade 12
43
Student demographics
White
76%
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 20% · STATE 54%
Black
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 13%
Asian
0%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 6%
Two+
2%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
53%
Female
47%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
75.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +67.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
52.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +35.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
67.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
56.2%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+11.5pp
above demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
302
+46 (+18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 11.2:1
% White
76%
was 80%
% Hispanic
21%
was 16%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About SANTO H S

SANTO H S, a micro-enrollment high school in SANTO, Texas, overseen by SANTO ISD, caters to 302 students, covering grades 6 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 62% smaller than typical.

SANTO ISD comprises 2 schools with combined enrollment of 582 students; SANTO H S is among them.

In terms of who attends, SANTO H S shows that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment; the rest consists of 21% Hispanic, 2% multiracial. Compared to Palo Pinto County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the resource side, SANTO H S lists 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.5:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 15.1:1 average. Roughly 40% of students at SANTO H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Palo Pinto County's rate of about 70%.

After controlling for student poverty, SANTO H S sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 56.2%; this one delivers 67.7%.

Around the school, census data for Palo Pinto County shows the typical household earns roughly $67,674 per year, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Palo Pinto County's 11 public schools (combined enrollment of about 7,087 students), SANTO H S is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is SANTO EL, roughly 0.0 miles away. Among the 9 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), SANTO H S ranks 2nd on composite proficiency, above the local average of 51.4%.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Looking at the recent track record. SANTO H S's enrollment has rose 18% since 2018, when it stood at 256 (now 302). Over the same period, the White share edged down from 80% to 76%.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the SANTO H S community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Palo Pinto County at a glance

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Population
29,295
Census ACS
Median income
$67,674
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
7,087 students

Quick facts

School name
SANTO H S
District
SANTO ISD
Address
406 FM RD 2201, SANTO, TX 76472
Phone
(940) 769-3847
County
Palo Pinto County
Level
High
Grade range
06–12
Total enrollment
302
Teachers (FTE)
26
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Free/Reduced lunch
122 (40%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
483939004482
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About SANTO H S
How many students attend SANTO H S?
SANTO H S enrolls approximately 302 students in grades 06-12.
What grades does SANTO H S serve?
SANTO H S serves grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at SANTO H S?
The student-to-teacher ratio at SANTO H S is approximately 11.5:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at SANTO H S?
At SANTO H S, the student body is approximately 76% White, 21% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is SANTO H S public or private?
SANTO H S is a public K-12 school, overseen by SANTO ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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