Ira High School or Ira School is a public high school located in unincorporated Ira, Texas and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is part of the Ira Independent School District located in southwestern Scurry County. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Ira School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ira School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ira School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
284 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Ira School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira School is 0.40, 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
#978 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Black
n/a
13%
White
73%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ira School's ranking?
Ira School is ranked #978 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Ira School often compared to?
Ira Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermleigh School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ira School?
The graduation rate of Ira School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ira School?
284 students attend Ira School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ira School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ira School?
Ira School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ira School offer ?
Ira School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Ira School part of?
Ira School is part of Ira Independent School District.
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