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Canyon High School

Public | 9-12 | 1196 students

 
 
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Posted March 22, 2010

Great School lots of opportunities.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2008

Great teachers, principal, but not enough sporting events to choose from.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2006

We recently moved to Canyon in 2004. Academics are well above most districts. I am very pleased with the advancement of my children. Although if you are not a native to Canyon forget about participating in extra curricular activities. You will be reminded that you are not part of their community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2005

I think that Canyon high school is a great school to attend in general. There are no major safety issues or gang related activities. The quality of education is great for the middle 50%, but for the top and bottom tiers, not so good. The school lacks high educational standards for the students that are in higher level courses such as AP and duel credit. Although duel credit classes are a step in the right direction. The advanced course teachers don't really hold students accountable for really learning the material giving students many opportunities to make the A in the class even though one didn't really earn it. As a former student I know I was not very well prepared for university level courses even though I was in all AP classes while I was there and finished in the top 10% of my class.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted July 29, 2004

I not a Parent but I am a ex-student (1997) I think the faculity is the best that you can have. The teachers are very nice and helpful.
—Submitted by a former 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.

331 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

282 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

294 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

292 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
98%
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.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
89%
Social Studies

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

231 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education33%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education75%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education71%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education36%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female84%
Male84%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education36%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education74%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education64%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education94%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
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 "Recognized".
  • 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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 81% 31%
Hispanic 15% 50%
Black 2% 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 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 16%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 27%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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1701 23rd St
Canyon, TX 79015
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