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Canyon Lake High School

Public | 9-12 | 878 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 25, 2012

I don't believe students from any high school only submit a one sentence comment. With that said, every high school needs improvements. I would like to know what improvements Canyon Lake High school will spearhead in next years educational goals? Students, speak honestly about your school and don't let your parents talk for you. You do it anyway on your Facebook site so why not here. Your honest comments are important for the teaching staff and future students at Canyon Lake.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2011

Excellent School...Great principal, teachers, coaches, curriculum!!! I'm very happy my kids go to Canyon Lake...Go Hawks!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 13, 2010

Canyon Lake High School has an extraordinary student body. They have grown together and weathered the first years of competition as a new, small, starting to grow school. In sports, music, dance, voice, theater, military - they have stuck by each other dispite their differences, supported each other and raised each other up as no other I have ever seen.In their first full, varsity year, they have won and accomplished things no one could have imagined. Always there for each other. They are building the bones of a great school to come.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 21, 2009

i love this school so much. no school could ever compare.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 7, 2009

This is a great school with excellent teacher and staff that care for the sudents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2007

Awsome place to be to be a Hawk
—Submitted by 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.

190 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

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 91% in 2011.

213 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

211 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

209 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

181 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

182 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

183 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students75%
Female80%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White75%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education29%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant75%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students94%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education94%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
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 Students87%
Female97%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education42%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented97%

Math

All Students78%
Female77%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education19%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female90%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education56%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education78%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
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 Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education62%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education69%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education85%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

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 education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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 81% 34%
Hispanic 17% 48%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 42%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 27%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 18%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8555 Fm 32
Fischer, TX 78623
Phone: (830) 885-1700

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