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Borger High School

Public | 9-12 | 788 students

 
 
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Posted June 3, 2010

We have had children in BHS for almost a decade and have watched our school decline, especially in the last 2 yrs. The administration is condescending, rude, and treats the parents as "outsiders" instead of partners in the educating of their children. The AP program is in danger of being eliminated as the administration wants to move all the teachers down to regular classes in hopes of raising TAKS scores! Electives are weak-if a student is a teenage parent, or raising a cow or a pig, they will in good shape!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2010

I have a freshman at BHS. My child is in mostly Pre AP classes and has excellent teachers. They do now offer PreAP Biology and newly completed science classrooms should help. Concerns: Limited choice in Advanced classes and scheduling does not facilitate students being able to take all advanced classes (they schedule them across from each other.) Language program is weak. Only Spanish and French I & ii are offered. III is currently offered but is at risk of being cut. Administration does not support language program although 3rd year is required for Distinguished Achievement diploma. Administration very defensive and dismissive about parent involvement. Advanced teachers are excellent. They work very well with parents and students who care about their education. Band program is fabulous. Debate/drama/choir also excellent. Beautiful new auditorium/choir/band halls. College Prep very weak. School needs to increase focus on college bound kids and academic achievement/scholarship.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2009

Schools were a deciding factor in my move to Borger. My three children have thrived in an atmosphere of trust and acceptance. One has a learning disability, but her teachers are generous with their time, ready to modify and individualize, enabling her to be successful with the regular-ed curriculum--They come in early, stay late--several teachers even eat lunch with students who want to come in for extra help. My children's teachers, coaches, and music directors have all been excellent role-models, as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2008

Borger High School is the worse school in the state of Texas.There is no help for the parents no concern for the students. These people that run this school are only concerned with their paycheck more than educating our children.Do not put your child in these peoples hands they will destroy your kid just run run away as fast as you can.Take them to fritch or stinnett. They are real and care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 23, 2006

We lived in Borger for 4 years and had a very positive experience with the schools. My child was in all Honors classes and had no problem transferring to a much more competitive high school in her junior year with one exception. The science classes really were not on the level with high schools that are able to offer pre-AP biology and chemistry. I hope the faculty will consider adding these classes in the future. We found the teachers to be very accessable and since it is a small community it was easy to get to know other parents and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2004

This school has a great collection of teachers from all walks of life. The athletic department on the other hand, is lax. This school needs better coaching.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

181 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%

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 91% in 2011.

189 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

168 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

158 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

166 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
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 Students50%
Female54%
Male45%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education16%
Not special education54%
Limited English proficient (LEP)22%
Proficient in English52%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant50%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education50%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)22%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students58%
Female70%
Male45%
Black or African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education16%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)10%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented92%

Science

All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education21%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)11%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented92%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female97%
Male89%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education72%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students94%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education68%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students86%
Female88%
Male84%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education25%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female84%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education38%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female96%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education85%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 60% 31%
Hispanic 32% 50%
Black 5% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 28%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
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 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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600 W 1st St
Borger, TX 79007
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