Boys Ranch High School is a public high school located in the Texas Panhandle, 37 miles northwest of Amarillo, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. The school is a part of the Boys Ranch Independent School District located at Cal Farley's Boys Ranch.
Serving 93 students in grades 9-12, Boys Ranch High School ranks in the bottom 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 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boys Ranch High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Boys Ranch High School's student population of 93 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Boys Ranch High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boys Ranch High School is 0.61, 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
#5186 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)40-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
22%
13%
White
56%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)≥90%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Roughrider
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boys Ranch High School's ranking?
Boys Ranch High School is ranked #5186 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boys Ranch High School?
The graduation rate of Boys Ranch High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Boys Ranch High School?
93 students attend Boys Ranch High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Boys Ranch High School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boys Ranch High School?
Boys Ranch High School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boys Ranch High School offer ?
Boys Ranch High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Boys Ranch High School part of?
Boys Ranch High School is part of Boys Ranch Independent School District.
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