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Carrizo Springs High School

Public | 9-12 | 610 students

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Posted April 28, 2009

I think this school has improved from my Freshman year to my Senior year. I had a major problem with math and my grades went low because of it. When I started paying attention in my math class I learned lot. I passed my math Taks. Now I'm going to gradurate with my friends and go on to college. -LLS
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 25, 2006

The leadership in Carrizo Springs High has greatly improve since 2004, with the exit of the previous superintendent, The New Leadership has greatly improve the education and are in the process of creating a winning athletic programs in hiring new head coach and staff. The School Board has a new vision for the School District and are striving to hold the administration accountable. Eleazar Salinas
—Submitted by Eleazar Salinas, a parent


Posted June 29, 2006

My children are receiving a good education at this school. My daughter graduated with 21 college hours due to the dual credit classes she took at CSHS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2006

The best part of CSHS is the UIL program. It really allows kids to be challenged beyond their classroom requirements and prepares them for college. The band is fantastic and has a long streak of winning. The AP teachers really care about the students but in all honesty overall college preperation is not much of a concern for most teachers.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted November 4, 2004

Carrizo Springs High School may not be the best school academically in the state, but it is the best place for students of the area to come together and bloom into the people they are going to be for the rest of their lives. Teacher/student relationships are outstanding and I know this from experience. The best friends that I have for the rest of my life were made in that school. It's because of Carrizo Springs High that I'm enrolled in Texas A&M University and I'm on the right road to success. When a student is having trouble at home or in school, the faculty and students pull together in support, which is an attribute I've seen no where else. Politics are one thing, but the quality of the people and school are world class. My heart goes out to Carrizo Springs High. Keep up the great work.
—Submitted by Parker Taylor, a student


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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.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

128 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

126 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

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

English Language Arts

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

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
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%
Female64%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education40%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Migrant47%
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students83%
Female88%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education44%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrant76%
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 Students79%
Female94%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education14%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Migrant71%
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented91%

Math

All Students57%
Female65%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Special educationn/a
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Migrant33%
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented82%

Science

All Students45%
Female49%
Male41%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged51%
Special educationn/a
Not special education47%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English46%
Migrant31%
Non-migrant47%
Gifted/talented91%

Social Studies

All Students82%
Female90%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education57%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrant67%
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 Students96%
Female98%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education60%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students89%
Female93%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education40%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education50%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrant100%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 91% 48%
White 8% 34%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 5%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 76%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 14%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 18%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 14%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 31%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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286 Fm 1557
Carrizo Springs, TX 78834
Phone: (830) 876-5237

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