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Coronado High School

Public | 9-12 | 2787 students

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Posted May 13, 2011

This school is probably the best school to send your kids to in the El Paso area. Even people from the other side of the border in Mexico send their kids here. It has a great learning environment and the students are really nice. Everyone talks to each other and everyone has enormous school spirit. Best school ever!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 8, 2010

I think this school is the best school you can ever send your child to its progressed by far what it had been i really like this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2010

We are from Germany and my son attends the IB program. I am very happy with this school. The IB coordinator is great and very nice. I really recommend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 3, 2010

Im a current student at Coronado High School. Coronado is a good school but it is not great. There is a lot of students who dont even try and the standard has gone down. Im a member of the IB program and it is an excellent program. Discipline at Coronado is a joke, there is a lot of what we call 'cholos.' There are many great teachers and many of them have a masters degree which is outstanding. The one thing I love about Coronado is that there is really no cliques, everyone hangs out with everyone and it is a really friendly environment. The new additions of D and E buildings are very nice and the principal is excellent but the school does need a higher standard on discipline.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 3, 2009

Im so proud to be CHS parents, they are great staff, teacher, worker and the students. Thanks for the opportunities that you give to the students and also the programs that the School have. Thanks, Thanks, Thanks CHS
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Love the teachers, and people there. Everything seems to be a great balance there. The teachers seem to like teaching.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 8, 2008

I m a CHS graduate who has started college and I am proud to have gone to such a well-rounded school. Thanks to Coronado s diversity (due to Westside El Paso s demographics) I have had a smooth transition into the cultural diversity at my college. For the most part, teachers there are good and if not good at least caring. I know very few people in college who had high school teachers with master s degrees, while most of mine did. I went to Coronado after 10 years at a prestigious private school, and I can say with certainty that it was a great choice to continue my education. The AP and IB programs are excellent, but I know kids that took regular courses and still made it into respectable universities. Thank you, Coronado.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 8, 2007

this school has always had a good histroy of academics, and athletics. expecially the fine arts department
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 15, 2007

The school is over-crowded and it caters mostly to the upper crust and lower tier students. The truth is,average students receive mediocre support. I can count on one hand the really good teachers and some of them are gone now. Discipline and attendance checks are a joke. I had to have my son finish elsewhere because of the lack of teacher support and administrative apathy. Don't get me wrong, the principal is great, but her underlings undermine her.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 17, 2006

Only school in the city with an IB program. CHS emphasizes discipline, balance between extra-curricular activites and college-level curriculum. Teachers are caring and dedicated,as are the parents. Great overall!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2004

Great school with a great tradition in west el paso, great academics and spirit, also good learning environment with great AP program
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 22, 2003

I'm in the IB program at Coronado. There's no doubt that Coronado is the best school. There are many clubs such as student council, fencing, debate, mock trial, sports, and much more. The teachers are qualified and genuinely care about their students. I give coronado 2 thumbs up and 5 stars.
—Submitted by Daniel Vicario


Posted August 10, 2003

Coronado's academic excellence is noteworthy. It provides the opportunity for students to participate in the International Baccalaureate Program. Its High-Q teams have competed nationally and its Academic Decathlon Teams have consistently gone to state competition. This year Coronado was the only local school to have two National Merit Scholars.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

This school is possibly the best in El Paso. College almost seems easy at times for me after the preparation my teachers gave me. The fine arts program is undersupported, yet the most succesful in the area. The orchestra, band, and choir have all preformed worldwide with high honors. The academics are also incredible. It is the only IB school in El Paso. Although over crowded, this school is definitely above the rest in El Paso.
—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.

826 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

835 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

540 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

530 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

532 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

530 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

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.

560 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

550 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

557 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

556 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

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 Students74%
Female72%
Male77%
Black or African American55%
Asian100%
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education41%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English77%
Migrant56%
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented99%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education73%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English97%
Migrant67%
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 Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant50%
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education54%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)56%
Proficient in English88%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented99%

Science

All Students84%
Female81%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education40%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English86%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented99%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female96%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education73%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English98%
Migrant83%
Non-migrant97%
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%
Female96%
Male94%
Black or African American83%
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students95%
Female93%
Male97%
Black or African American67%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)71%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female91%
Male94%
Black or African American71%
Asian100%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education53%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education95%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
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 "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 73% 48%
White 22% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 19%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 35%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 10%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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100 Champions Pl
El Paso, TX 79912
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Phone: (915) 834-2460

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