Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers44%8%
1 to 5 years50%30%
6 to 10 years6%20%
11 to 20 years0%23%
21 or more years0%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Grade 61621
Mixed grade (elementary and middle)n/a22
English (middle and high school)2120
Foreign language (middle and high school)2321
Math (middle and high school)2020
Science (middle and high school)2121
Social Studies (middle and high school)2122
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic38%47%
Black27%14%
White19%35%
Asian or Pacific Islander16%3%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged69%55%
Special education2%10%
Gifted/talented students52%8%
Limited English proficient8%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,061$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%60%
Support services1%10%
School leadership22%11%
Other expenditures22%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
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Spanish Language
  • U.S. History
  • World History
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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