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Collinsville High School

Public | 7-12 | 253 students

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8 reviews of this school


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Posted July 9, 2009

C.H.S. is a great school! Ive gone there for three years now and I haven't had any acedemic problems.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 27, 2008

The current administration at the high school and lack of knowledge about NCLB has caused a serious decline in the quality of the teaching staff. The turnover rate is alarming and the children leaving the district is at an all time high.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 12, 2006

Just FYI: Collinsville High School as well as the Elementary ratings have been Exemplary or Recommended-academically the past 5 years. Turnovers occur in a smaller school when you have a motivated faculty or administration that wants to move to a larger school where the pay scale is higher. This is a normal characteristic of the school world. Moving to Collinsville from the city has provided an incredible lifestyle for my children. I knew no one before we moved and was welcomed to this town with open arms. My children have teachers with high expectations but willing to help when needed. There is always room for improvement but it takes everyone pulling together not putting others down. Make a positive stand for the school by getting involved!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 18, 2006

Well this may seem a little different coming from a gentleman's point of view! But, I think partly what the other nice people said Is partially true. Let's start with the Elementary. Grades 1-4 have a few very good teachers with Individualism that really stands out. The Middle School 5-6 has an excellent Math and Science teachers. The Science teacher has a doctorate in Science which I consider outstanding. And the other teachers are ok as well. Also, the new principle for grade school is outstanding. This principle is working on her doctorate and has been a Superintendent in North Dallas. The Jr.High and High Schools are all together and it's outrageous from there. The people in this town are very stuck up. If you didn't go to school and wasn't raised here Stay Away Its For Your Own Good!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2006

There are plenty of extracurricular activities--so many in fact that the academic program is negatively affected. Parents have been very involved in the sports program but have helped cause instability in the school itself. High staff turnover and poor administrative leadership have resulted in a somewhat below-average high school. However, a new principal in 2004--2005 has brought better discipline and increased focus on academics. Under his leadership, the school is definitely improving. However, parents who want a top-notch academic school should probably go elsewhere.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 12, 2005

I am a student at this school so I know a bit about it. We have a band and flag corp. We have an okay athletic program. Our girls volleyball team is pretty good, and the basketball and softball is'nt to shabby either. We also have a few tracksters and powerlifters. This year we also got cross country. The boys have football, basketball, baseball, powerlifting, and track. The football team is'nt the best, but its still fun to watch them. We have some nice teachers. Most are willing to tutor you if your having trouble.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 23, 2005

Athletics are above everything and no other activities are very well funded or available. It has a bad atmosphere. Many teachers are fanactics about the required state testing, teahing to pass the test and not original in their teaching techniques. Fits all bad sterotypes of a small school and none of the good. My child is in another school now and is flourishing. This school was a nightmare experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2005

This schoollacks leadership required to make a small school perform. My child was told in elementary school that she was 'gifted and talented' yet she was never given any coursework that was gifted and talented or accelerated. The school 'reinstated' their Honor Society just last year, but has no 'honor' courses programs. They do offer 'dual' courses in high school that allow for college credits, but the only electives offered at the school for 7th grade are drama or band. They has slipped academically the last two years - exemplary to recognized for TAKS scores.
—Submitted by a parent


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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 81% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 94% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
100%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2011.

38 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 85% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Science

The state average for Science was 79% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 95% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
89%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

30 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%

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

English Language Arts

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

33 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

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 95% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
95%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%

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 Students74%
Female83%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female94%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Writing

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

Math

All Students87%
Female89%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female90%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students83%
Female81%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female95%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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

Math

All Students87%
Female85%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students91%
Female100%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students85%
Female93%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special educationn/a
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students98%
Female100%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students96%
Female94%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students96%
Female100%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 34%
Hispanic 4% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Black 2% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 27%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 35%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 15%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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202 Broadway St
Collinsville, TX 76233
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Phone: (903) 429-6164

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