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Burk Horizon Southwest Sunset High School

Public | 8-12 | 269 students
 

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Posted October 18, 2009
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this school is one of the best schools anyone can be at.I have learned a lot of life skills and im getting a great education
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Posted May 6, 2009
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I am currently a student and i love this school everyone is polite, teachers reallyl try to help student, and if it wasnt for burk i wouldnt of caught up and be finally graduating this year, also palms casino really helps our group of community of caring.
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Posted March 13, 2008
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Burk is a school that is net for those students who fall through the cracks at other schools. We welcome the student who needs a second chance! The entire staff, from the Principal to the custodians, have stepped up to help all students to become successful, responsible adults. I am proud to work at Burk. I love the kids and the people I work with.

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Posted November 16, 2007
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I was once a student for Burk and I can not ask for a better school. Caring teachers, councelors, staffs, and students that are there to succeed for a better future. Teachers were there to help any students who needed help. Students learn to appreciate education in this school. =)
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Posted November 8, 2007
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I go to Burk. Its a great way to make up credits. I applied for full time student and they denied me saying I was too late and then I saw other students getting full time and they just applied....aggravating. The teachers their are amazing! I love them.
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
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In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

66 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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62%
Science

The state average for Science was 62% in 2009.

64 students were tested at this school in 2009.

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28%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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34%

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52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 94% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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83%

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92%
Science

The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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49%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.

71 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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68%

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79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students34%
Female30%
Male39%
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Hispanic33%
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Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
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Students without disabilities38%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English44%

Reading

All Students83%
Female68%
Male55%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch60%
Full price64%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities85%
Students with limited English proficiency58%
Proficient in English53%

Science

All Students28%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
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Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch34%
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Students without disabilities30%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English39%

Writing

All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch71%
Full price63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities68%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, writing, math and science. The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement. The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 55% 37%
White 23% 42%
Black 15% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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