Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers2%8%
1 to 5 years21%30%
6 to 10 years21%20%
11 to 20 years35%23%
21 or more years21%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
English1420
Foreign language1221
Math1420
Science1521
Social Studies1722
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White63%35%
Black22%14%
Hispanic13%47%
Native American1%<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged32%55%
Special education19%10%
Gifted/talented students7%8%
Limited English proficient2%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,620$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Support services10%10%
School leadership11%11%
Other expenditures20%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • English Language & Composition
  • Spanish Language
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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