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Public | PK, 9-12 | 2493 students |  

PHONE: (281) 245-3000

FAX: (281) 331-3053

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802 S Johnson St

Alvin, TX 77511

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Alvin Independent School District

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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers5%8%
1 to 5 years31%30%
6 to 10 years24%20%
11 to 20 years26%23%
21 or more years14%19%
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Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
English (middle and high school)2120
Foreign language (middle and high school)2121
Math (middle and high school)2220
Science (middle and high school)1721
Social Studies (middle and high school)1822
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic51%34%
Hispanic42%48%
Black, not Hispanic4%14%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged37%55%
Special education12%10%
Gifted/talented students6%8%
Limited English proficient4%17%
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,312$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%60%
Support services8%10%
School leadership10%11%
Other expenditures25%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2008-2009 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • European History
  • French Language
  • German Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Music Theory
  • Physics B
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2008-2009

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2008-2009 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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