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Canadian High School

Public | 9-12 | 206 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted May 15, 2013

this school is really cool ! hour lunch, we get to get out and go home to eat or we have the chose of eathing at the school cafeteria. also we dont have to wear uniforms. the teachers are super cool and they are really good at teaching they are aslo really frendy and kind.what i dont like about this is that the school starts really early at 7:50 and that we have to walk to the elementary school to go eat but anyways the school isnt very far. i would recomend this school to evryone and also when school beggins you get a free cumputer so you can do your work at school or home but you have to turn it in at the end of the school year
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 6, 2005

I loved going to school in canadian- they helped me graduate on time and learn what skills I needed to make it in the world today- thank you.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 18, 2004

I graduated from Candian High School with the class of 2003. I am currently attending West Texas A&M University. I can definitely assure you that Canadian High is one of the best, if not the best, school in Texas. It definitely teaches you how to be prepared for college and college right now, isn't as hard as I expected because the teachers were excellent and pushed us until we were the best and knew we couldn't be anything but the best. While several students are struggling with their grades and keeping up with homework, I'm far from struggling. Canadian High has made me become a disciplined student. The teachers taught me how to write a great essay, how to actually STUDY for a test or maybe an occasional pop quiz, and how to read your assignments for the pop quiz. I can never repay the teachers and faculty in Canadian for making me be the best that I can be.
—Submitted by Neysia Smith, a former student


Posted January 28, 2004

My name is Reese Talley. I graduated from Canadian High School in the class of 2003. I now attend Midwestern State University. CHS pushes its students much more than other schools. Which is why a majority of its graduates attend some of the best universities in the state. Because of all the essay writing, upper level math, and the constant homework pressure that I recieved at this school has made my college experence thus far a breeze. Writing papers, and dealing with loads of different coarse work is much easier for me than it is for most other students. I do owe that to the excellent teachers at CHS.
—Submitted by Reese Talley, a former student


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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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

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 91% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
100%
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 Students83%
Female80%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged69%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English100%
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

English Language Arts

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students89%
Female90%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a
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 "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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 62% 31%
Hispanic 36% 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Black 0% 13%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 29%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/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 8%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 46%N/A23%
21 or more years 24%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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621 S 5th St
Canadian, TX 79014
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Phone: (806) 323-5373

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