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Rossview High School

Public | 9-12 | 1495 students

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Posted April 9, 2009

I'm very pleased with Rossview School my son has been a member for 2 years now and they are great. It gives you the impression that as if it was a private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 22, 2008

As a junior here at Rossview High I can't say that I have much to complain about. However, I do know there are a few teachers who have probably been teaching just a little too long. It'd be nice to get some active teachers teaching my classes. If the teachers had a true intrest in the subject, I know I will. Other than that I'm happy with the way things are run. Highschool for me is not all that bad and honestly sometimes I prefer being here than at home.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 8, 2008

As a mother to a freshman who loves this school, I have no problems with teachers and can only speak well of them, and the office staff, i just think they are wonderful, now the active VP, that is another storyBut overal the school is wonderful , and great teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2007

i am a student here at RHS and i think this is a well kept school, also a well organized facility
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 6, 2007

This school doesn't even deserve one star. I just graduated from RHS this past year and honestly, it was the worst four years of my life. The teachers there are more concerned with making sure the football players are passing than the average student. It seemed that they also played favorites with the more priveleged student. I faced a lot of prejudice there and in my opinion dont think i received a quality education. If you are and average class student i would suggest moving to another zoning area.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 3, 2007

I have been a Rossview High parent every year from the opening. The administration, faculty and staff are outstanding and focused on student achievement. The academic programs continue to grow to challenge our students and prepare them for the future. This focus on academics has been rewarded with wonderful test scores (ACT and SAT) for our students and RHS graduates attending the top universities. The extra-curricular activities are successful and well supported. Rossview High is a great school! I commend everyone in the RHS community, including students and parents, for contributing to RHS's outstanding reputation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2007

I have one child attending Rossview and the past few years have been wonderful. I can not speak for other parents but Rossview has turned out to be a welcome challenge for my child. It also boasts a variety of top ranked sports, and some of the best faculty in the county. It also offers many AP and Honors classes. For the college prep path i can not think of another school in the area i would recomend. It also boasts a good variety of technical classes, as well as outstanding leadership and extracurricular activites
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2006

Hi I am A Rossview High School Student. Im very pleased with this school's academic choices and how the teachers teach. I am a Freshman there and I think the upperclasmen showed me around very well and felt like I was welcomed! I give this school a thumbs up! Im also in an 2 extracurricular activites which are Choir and The Step Team! To let You guys know,I am doing wonderful in both subjects!
—Submitted by Charmaine Foster, a student


Posted December 9, 2005

The only school in Montgomery county with a strings group. Students consistently place high in local and regional music contests.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 3, 2005

I have had 2 kids at RHS and despite the vast differences in them in gifts and personality they have each recieved good care and guidence, frequently when the kids themselves were less than helpful. The Staff know them and me by name and always bent over backwards to contact me for IEP meetings. My son has ADD and bless his heart, is just a low academic acheiver but they NEVER stop trying to help him.
—Submitted by Kimberly Haynes, a parent


Posted April 1, 2005

I am sorely disappointed in this school. The administrative staff does not even take the time to listen to your concerns. I have been at the school wanting to speak with a principal and told he was too busy to see me but would talk to me on the phone from the reception area! I have complained to no avail. Their only concern seems to be their athletics and parents and students of their chosing. Once they label a student, there is no help for them. They just give up and move on.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2005

I have been sadly disappointed with Rossview High since moving here this fall. I have a 15 yr. old son with ADHD who has fallen through the cracks of their 'special education' program. No one even tries to make contact with me regarding my son's lack of academic success, but let him get a detention and the phone doesn't stop! No child left behind? I beg to differ!!
—Submitted by Doreen Judd, a parent


Posted January 24, 2005

Rossview High School is wonderful! I can't say enough good things about the principal and all the staff at Rossview. They truly care about the students and provide a safe learning environment for everyone. I've always felt 'welcome' by both the office personnel & faculty. Rossview's facility is awesome - the building and equipment are 'state of the art.' The academic programs are great and the test scores are some of the best! Parents are very involved in the school, including sports and extracurricular activities. I've had one child graduate from Rossview and have another currently attending. I've been completely satisfied.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Algebra I was 62% in 2012.

297 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
56%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 66% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
80%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 23% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
21%

2011

 
 
29%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 2% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 67% in 2012.

367 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 19% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%

2011

 
 
17%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 55% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

283 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
77%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 63% in 2012.

352 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 10% in 2012.

22 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
23%
English I

The state average for English I was 27% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 20% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 27% in 2012.

239 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 49% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
40%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 46% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 40% in 2012.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%
English I

The state average for English I was 21% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
U.S. History

The state average for U.S. History was 97% in 2010.

2010

 
 
99%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 90% in 2010.

2010

 
 
94%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 24% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
30%
Algebra II

The state average for Algebra II was 14% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
5%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 34% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
58%
English 2

The state average for English 2 was 32% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English 3

The state average for English 3 was 17% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students70%
African American49%
Hispanic58%
White78%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

Biology I

All Students67%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Students21%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English I

All Students80%
African American72%
Hispanic76%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students5%
African American0%
Hispanicn/a
White9%
Economically disadvantaged0%
Students with disabilities0%

Algebra II

All Students75%
African American30%
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students61%
African American32%
Hispanic45%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities29%

English 2

All Students78%
African American50%
Hispanic77%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities20%

English 3

All Students23%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White27%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students36%
African American22%
Hispanic7%
White41%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Students78%
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Students58%
African American34%
Hispanic65%
White64%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities6%

English I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

Algebra I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Algebra II

All Students5%
African American6%
Hispanicn/a
White5%
Economically disadvantaged10%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a

English 2

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

English 3

All Studentsn/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Tennessee used the Gateway/End-of-Course (EOC) exams to test high school students in language arts, math, science, and social studies upon completion of relevant courses. Students must pass the algebra I, English II, and biology I tests, called the Gateway exams, in order to graduate. This year, Tennessee introduced two new exams in algebra II and English III, and those results are included on the GreatSchools profile as well. The Gateway/EOC exams are standards-based tests that measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Tennessee Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Tennessee's state standards

Source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 68%
Black 23% 25%
Hispanic 5% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 23%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1237 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
Phone: (931) 553-2070

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