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Big Sandy High School

Big Sandy ISD · Upshur County · 401 WILDCAT DR, Big Sandy, TX 75755

(903)636-5287

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3/10
#973
Rank 973 out of 1,276
English Language Arts5/10 · #799 · 42nd percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1194 · 7th percentile
Science5/10 · #755 · 40th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Big Sandy High School sits in a small East Texas town where Friday night football still draws the whole community together, and families here tend to value that tight-knit, everybody-knows-your-name feel. Math stands out as a genuine strength for a school this size, which is worth noting for families with kids who lean toward STEM. It's a rural setting through and through — think pine trees, quiet roads, and a slower pace of life that appeals to families looking to raise kids outside of city noise.

Student Demographics

126 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
76 (60%)
African American
19 (15%)
Other
31 (25%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged76 (60%)
Students with Disabilities21 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

188
Enrollment
21.2
Teachers (FTE)
8.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2.2
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

100%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

1
AP Courses
offered
1.6%
AP Participation
of students
3
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1130 · 29th percentile

6 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.