Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Aransas Pass High School

Public | 9-12 | 445 students

Last modified
Community Rating

3 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
Based on 1 rating
2011:
No new ratings
2010:
Based on 1 rating

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

7 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted May 1, 2012

Very unsatissfied, the school has lost so many students it is now a 2A school. The principle and superintendent are horrible, would give them zero stars if that was an option. We have good teachers though, but lost many good teachers this past year. I do not recommend this school at all until there is an overhaul of the new administration.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 12, 2010

Greatest students, teachers, and academic leaders


Posted October 1, 2008

Aransas Pass High School is not up to standards. As you can see, they are only academically acceptable. I graduated from Aransas Pass on a skate. Their curriculum only covers the knowledge base of Bloom's Taxonomy. It is truly amazing that I managed to find my way to college, because I wasn't provided with any guidance from that school. I don't believe they put enough effort into reaching every individual child. They need to raise the bar to get all students, not just the favorites actively learning, serving the community, and seeking goals for their future.


Posted May 14, 2008

This school needs to revamp there disciplinary guidelines and be consistant with diciplining all students for the same offense the same way. Unfair favortism is practiced quite often.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2007

Wow...it is a great place for the kids to learn their accedemics needed to work in todays world. This is true, but as for the other opportunities to excell and gain scholarships in athletics is lacking. I do not believe that it is the Aransas Pass High School coaches, they have a great staff that care about the kids trying to reach their dreams. Most of the fault could be the parents envolement or the town itself. I have been here a year and I have not seen many Aransas Schools fund raisers and for me that is different.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2005

A great place to raise children but lacking in some key departments. The band has gone downhill greatly since Don Karnes left. School spirit has been running low. Needs some new teachers that will actually stay.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted December 21, 2004

Aransas Pass High School is a place where every student is important. The administration and faculty are willing and eager to give as much individual attention as a student needs to succeed. Aransas Pass High School is a credit to the entire community.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
85%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
61%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
70%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students63%
Female77%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education11%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female88%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education23%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students84%
Female90%
Male80%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education36%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education0%
Not special education74%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented92%

Science

All Students63%
Female64%
Male63%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Special education15%
Not special education70%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented92%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education73%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education75%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students85%
Female86%
Male83%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education36%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented83%

Science

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education58%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented92%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education92%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 50% 34%
Hispanic 43% 48%
Black 5% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 54%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 15%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 33%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

450 S Ave A
Aransas Pass, TX 78336
Website: Click here
Phone: (361) 758-3248

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT