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Houston Heights High School

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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1125 Lawrence Dr
Houston, TX 77008
Harris County
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PH: (713) 868-9797
FAX: (713) 868-9750

  • Grades 9-12
  • 239 students
  • 1 school

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 TAKS Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9

Reading
 75% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2009.

Math
 46% (2009)
 24% (2008)
 22% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10

Social Studies
 87% (2009)
 89% (2008)
 52% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 90% in 2009.

Science
 42% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 24% (2007)
 15% (2006)
The state average for Science was 66% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 82% (2009)
 88% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 88% in 2009.

Math
 69% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 23% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Social Studies
 95% (2009)
 79% (2008)
 83% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 97% in 2009.

Science
 89% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 31% (2006)
The state average for Science was 85% in 2009.

English Language Arts
 87% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for English Language Arts was 92% in 2009.

Math
 81% (2009)
 31% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the tests

  • In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 TAKS Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 9
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male73%
African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education29%
Not special education80%
Not limited English proficient75%
Non-migrant75%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female45%
Male46%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
Native Americann/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged25%
Not special education48%
Not limited English proficient45%
Non-migrant45%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 10
Social StudiesThis District
All Students87%
Female84%
Male90%
African American76%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Not special education90%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

ScienceThis District
All Students42%
Female31%
Male58%
African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Not special education42%
Not limited English proficient42%
Non-migrant42%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students82%
Female81%
Male85%
African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Not special education85%
Not limited English proficient82%
Non-migrant82%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female66%
Male74%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education69%
Not limited English proficient69%
Non-migrant69%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

Grade 11
Social StudiesThis District
All Students95%
Female89%
Male100%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education100%
Not limited English proficient94%
Non-migrant94%

ScienceThis District
All Students89%
Female83%
Male95%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education88%
Not limited English proficient89%
Non-migrant89%

English Language ArtsThis District
All Students87%
Female79%
Male95%
African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Not special education91%
Not limited English proficient87%
Non-migrant87%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female76%
Male84%
African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Native Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Not special education79%
Not limited English proficient80%
Non-migrant80%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Tests

  • In 2008-2009, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11.
  • TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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 Accountability Rating



In 2008-2009 this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency. In 2007-2008, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable". In 2006-2007, this district was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
Source: TX Education Agency, 2008-2009

About the Accountability Ratings

  • Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district.
  • The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12.
  • Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable.
  • Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

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 Gold Performance Acknowledgments

No acknowledgment data was reported for this district.

Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

About the GPA

  • Texas uses the Gold Performance Acknowledgments (GPA) to recognize schools and districts for performance on a range of indicators including, among others, test results in specific subject areas, college admission test results and attendance rates.
  • To be considered for the GPA, schools must have an Accountability Rating of "Academically Acceptable" or higher and must meet the acknowledgment criteria for one or more of the indicators. For example, to receive a GPA for attendance, Academically Acceptable high schools must meet the state's minimum acknowledgment threshold of 95% attendance rate.

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 ACT Results


Composite
 This District1State Average1National Average2
Graduating class of 2006 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2005 n/a2021
Graduating class of 2004 n/a2021
1Source: TX Education Agency
2Source: ACT

About the Tests

  • The ACT is a national college admission and placement examination.
  • ACT scores range from a low of 1 to a high of 36. The composite score is an average of the English, math, reading and science scores.

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Beginning teachers23%8%
1 to 5 years32%30%
6 to 10 years28%20%
11 to 20 years11%23%
21 or more years6%19%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
English1820
Foreign language1021
Math2020
Science1521
Social Studies1322
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic65%47%
Black26%14%
White9%35%
Native American<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Economically disadvantaged74%55%
Special education9%10%
Gifted/talented students10%8%
Limited English proficient0%17%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,536$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional66%60%
Support services9%10%
School leadership10%11%
Other expenditures15%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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