Guiding Red Devils from high school to their future success.
At Rankin High School, Mrs. Skaggs provides academic advising to help students successfully navigate their high school years and prepare for life after graduation. She assists students with creating four-year plans, selecting courses that meet Texas graduation requirements, and understanding how to read and track their own transcripts. Mrs. Skaggs also guides students through TSI testing, dual credit opportunities with Odessa College, and supports them with scholarship applications, financial aid, and college and career planning. Academic advising at Rankin is more than scheduling—it is about empowering students to recognize their strengths, set meaningful goals, and build a clear pathway to future success.
CTE Programs of Study
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Other Work-Based Programs (Secondary Grade Levels Only)
The district offers career and technical education programs in the following areas: Welding Digital Communications (AV Production) Robotics Patient Care Technician (Health Science) Certified Medical Assistant (Health Science) Cosmetology Teaching & Training (Secondary Education) Early Learning (EC – 6th Education) Admission to these programs are open to all high school students.
The district offers other work-based programs in the following areas: Certified Medical Assistant Teaching & Training (Secondary Education) Early Learning (EC – 6th Education)
Credit by Examination for Advancement/Acceleration
If a student plans to take an examination, the student or parent must register with the school counselor no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled testing date.
Students in Grades 6-12 A student in grade 6 or above is eligible to earn course credit with:
A passing score of at least 80 on an examination approved by the board;
A scaled score of 50 or higher on an examination administered through the College Level Examination Program (CLEP);
A score of 3 or higher on an AP examination, as applicable. A student may take an examination to earn high school course credit no more than twice. If a student fails to achieve the designated score on the applicable exam before the beginning of the school year in which the student would need to enroll in the course according to the school’s high school course sequence, the student must complete the course.