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Guyer High School

Public | 9-12 | 2091 students

 
 
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Posted October 3, 2011

My daughter attended another high school in town but graduated from GHS. It is a large school with many opportunities, but feels like a family atmosphere. I appreciate the fact that the principal works to keep the class sizes as small as possible. The teacher and administrators really care about kids and are involved in providing an excellent, challenging, learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2011

Guyer is a great school with great teachers and coaches for all the students as i have seen. Keep up the good work!


Posted May 4, 2011

Parents: It is YOUR responciblity to provide a good kid to the school that will learn & not hinder other students. Don't throw off your responcibilty to the school to raise your bad child. If you don't like what the school is doing then get involved. Exchange studends, when local students are doing well them Ok other wise not at the exspence of local students just becouse you can host!. Sport should come second to good grade & real learning, not the other way around like most USA schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2011

Our family has the means to let an exchange student stay in our home and even applied and was approved but the principal will not allow us to enter one into this school. They say they don't have room. So this lead me to believe the school is over crowded or they just don't want any exchange students. If that is the case then the students are missing out on a learning experience that many other schools allow.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2009

Guyer, which is now finishing it's fourth year is a competitive school in all areas of academics, athletics, and fine arts. It has grown to be the best school in the city. The teachers are there for the students, and they are always understanding. The school really excels in the science program and fine arts department, with a quickly growing athletic program. The school is well run, the office always communicates with the staff, and in turn the students are more informed creating a calm environment.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 24, 2009

I transfered to guyer from ryan and guyer is wayyy better. The teachers help you when you need it and they always keep the students behaved. Iloveit!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 11, 2009

My son goes to school there. The administrators, counselors, and faculty are amazing. The teachers push the students to work hard and achieve. My emails and phone calls have been returned and teachers seem to truly care about their students. His coaches encourage him even though he's not the strongest athlete. They support the academics as well as their sport. We are truly lucky to have our son at such a strong and positive school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2009

This is a very good school. i've gone to aledo all my life and never have i passed with 80's or 90's in even one six weeks. i am now!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 9, 2008

I recently graduated from Guyer High School and I have nothing but excellent things to say. I am not enrolled in the Plan II Honors Program at the University of Texas @ Austin and I must say that my teachers prepared me well. The campus is beautiful. All of the resources (libraries, sports fields, weight rooms, class rooms, etc,) are new. Barbara Fischer, the principal, is in my opinion the best suited for her job in the Denton Independent School District. She is caring, compassionate, humble, and motivating. She leads by example and rarely is discouraged when others are. Although Guyer is relatively new (about 3 years old) it is a rising school. The location is also fabulous in an upper middle class suburban neighborhood. Guyer was great and it will continue to be a great High School.


Posted July 24, 2008

Guyer is a great school the facility is great for a good learning enviorment. The facilty is great and care about the students more then about they care about themselves A++ High School
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2008

My son just completed his freshman year and I have to give alot of credit to this teachers and this beautiful high school. He likes his teachers and has made numerous friends. He has maintained an A average and his coaches not only care about his growth in sport, but also his academics.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2008

Part of the problem is the teachers can't call long distance from the school and alot of us in the school district are in the 972, 817 area code and the school is in 940 area code. I've had that excuse from both the high school and middle school teachers for reasons they can't return phone calls.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 29, 2008

We are VERY displeased by this school. Although there are some good teachers, we've had more than our share of teachers who really don't seem to care about kids, who will not return calls or e-mails and who gossip about students to other students. The athletics are pathetic (boys athletics, that is). They don't seem to care about creating an environment that supports the development of young men. They care a great deal about winning, but have no idea how to do it. Our experience with the administration is that they seem to support their teachers, but will not investigate problems. We've been at the school since it opened, and our level of dissatisfaction has grown each year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2007

This is a great school and well run. Most of the teachers seem to care about their students and enjoy the opportunity to influence them. I would like more frequent communication from the teachers to the parents though.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2007

My son came to Guyer from Home School. It was a little different and a little scary, but everyone, students and faculty alike, made him feel welcome. The teachers are amazing and the school is beautifully designed. My son even looks forward to his day at school so much so that he hates having to stay home when he is sick. It is an awesome school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2006

Beautiful facility, top notch principal and assistant principals and teachers. Wish I had this when I was in high school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 30, 2005

This school is amazing. The design of the school is great, and students will have a lot of opportunities to express themselves.
—Submitted by an administrator


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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.

572 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

568 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

474 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

475 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

475 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

477 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

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 95% in 2011.

491 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

489 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

485 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
85%
Social Studies

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

487 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
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 Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black or African American70%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education26%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)32%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented99%

Reading

All Students96%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African American99%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education74%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
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 American93%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education76%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Black or African American63%
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Native40%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education47%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female86%
Male81%
Black or African American68%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Native60%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education53%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)19%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education77%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Students97%
Female98%
Male95%
Black or African American98%
Asian95%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education81%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)65%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students90%
Female91%
Male89%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education28%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American85%
Asian100%
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Native67%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education52%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented99%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 "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 59% 31%
Hispanic 25% 50%
Black 10% 13%
Asian 3% 3%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 23%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 42%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 26%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 19%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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7501 Teasley Ln
Denton, TX 76210
Phone: (940) 369-1000

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