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W H Adamson High School

Public | 9-12 | 1380 students

 

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Posted April 23, 2012

The parents of W.H. Adamson HIgh School are proud of all the students and how well they respect the adults. The principal has welcome parents in her school to help motivate the students for succsessful future. Best schools in the country are when parents, teachers, adminstrators, staff and community works together to make sure that every student graduates and continues the path of higher education.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 20, 2011

This school is not very well maintained. Walking in there feels like middle school all over again.


Posted August 13, 2006

This school is the best!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 2, 2006

The best school in Oak Cliff by far, I don't know if that is saying much or not though.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 4, 2005

The school is in a very good location,its really nice to attend an antique building. Our sports department has its moments, on the fields or off. Parents have complimented on the improvements on our band, and art programs we have here at Adamsom High. Most of the cheers and joy(during the games)come from overzealous parents or fomer students that come to watch. Being a part of this school has better myself, in many ways. If you come to visit are school, we or any of are funture students will greet you and you company, with open arms.
—Submitted by Bella trevi, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.

357 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

352 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

332 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

332 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

320 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
47%
Social Studies

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

332 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

257 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

258 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

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 Students55%
Female57%
Male53%
Black or African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Special education20%
Not special education59%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English61%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talented89%

Reading

All Students80%
Female86%
Male74%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education17%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented98%
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 Students84%
Female87%
Male81%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented95%

Math

All Students55%
Female56%
Male54%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Special education14%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)37%
Proficient in English58%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talented79%

Science

All Students63%
Female63%
Male64%
Black or African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education18%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented86%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education64%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education56%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students82%
Female83%
Male82%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education24%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented94%

Science

All Students93%
Female90%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education88%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented97%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education94%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)97%
Proficient in English99%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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
Hispanic 95% 50%
Black 4% 13%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
White 1% 31%
Asian 0% 3%
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 6%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 78%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 27%N/A17%
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 18%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 12%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Evangelina Kircher
Fax number
  • (972) 749-1401

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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201 E Ninth St
Dallas, TX 75203
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