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Son is a graduating senior and could have learned more this past year by watching the history or discovery channel - this includes three AP classes - the teachers here show very little interest in actually teaching the students...especially in AP classes - also - the principal will only listen to parent concerns if you are actively "invovled" in the school (stay at home mom who can spend many hours volunteering or have money to give). Investigate this school and don't rely on the past reputation - it has taken a nose-dive!
—Submitted by a parent
Paschal is the Highland Park (Dallas) of Fort Worth. If you compare National Merit Finalists and AP scores - Paschal is always among the elite DFW schools. GO PANTHERS!
—Submitted by a teacher
Our two children graduated from Paschal after spending their K-8 years at private schools. We were nervous about public schools, but we quickly discovered that our fears were unfounded. Paschal is great. There is a place for everyone there. Both of our children have gone on to attend top colleges, and they were very well prepared. We feel blessed that our children were able to attend Paschal.
—Submitted by a parent
I graduated in Paschal in 2008 and am now a senior in college and I can attest that I received an excellent education. When I got to college it was obvious that I had received a better education than many of my peers. I am now majoring in Secondary Education - Social Studies and I plan to use the teachers I had in high school as models to help my future students achieve the same academic success that I was able to so that they may continue their education and be successful in whatever endeavors they may undertake. Go Panthers!
—Submitted by a student
Paschal High School is one of the best academic schools in Fort Worth. Children that have spent their entire education in magnet programs will choose Paschal over the magnet high schools, just because the academics are so much better. My daughter graduated from Paschal in 2006 and she and all of her friends all pursued higher education. Not one of them stopped at high school. Although the "home students" -the students that live in the surrounding area- may not be as successful as the students that have transferred in, it is not a failure of the school, but rather a failure of those parents that don't seem to realize the potential of their own children. I would recommend Paschal High School to any family in the Fort Worth area.
—Submitted by a parent
We win academically. Girls soccer has won back-to-back district championships. Orchestra, choir, and band have great programs. I absolutely love my teachers, they all put in an amazing amount of outside work and provide tutoring hours. There are many extracurricular activities to get involved in; everyone can find a place to belong at PHS. Plus we have the most national merit semi-finalists in the area.
—Submitted by a student
This school will help you child succeed This school will help you child succeed Very good extra curriculum.
—Submitted by a parent
Paschal H.S. has an advanced academic program designed to reach out to all students.
—Submitted by a parent
I attended Paschal and was graduated in 1963. The education that I acquired at Paschal most certainly prepared me for the world ahead of me. My daughter also graduated from Paschal. I am now retired and have been for several years. In addition to my daughter and myself being graduated from Paschal, my mother and my uncle, who is now a retired dentist, both graduated form Paschal. If you are considering a high school for your child or yourself, Pascal should be placed at the top of your list.
This is a very strong academic school. In the latest Newsweek High School Ranking, Paschal was ranked #171 in the nation. This puts Paschal in the top 1% of all public high schools in the U.S. Whiz quiz has won 6 consecutive years, more National Merit scholars than any other high in North Texas. #I state in computer programmimg competition. State competition in Chemistry and physics. District champions: girls soccer team x3 years, boys soccer , the swim team has several state ranked (1,3, 5) swimmers. Wrestling team went to state. The baseball team has gone to regional play offs 3 years straight. The rifle team won team gold at Jr Olympics and gone to Nationals 5 straight years. 22 orchestra students advanced to All Regionals. In Arts 3 students went to state for Reflections
—Submitted by a parent
Paschal is the one and only Rad School, sure it has it fall outs like certain sport terams and such but it has great promisein educating nad preparing our children for the future!
—Submitted by a student
Sports here dont have much spirit, but the learning is on a very good, high level!
—Submitted by a parent
I graduated in '03 and had 2 aunts, brother and now little sister to graduate from here. This is hands down one of the best schools in Fort Worth. Not only are the teachers the best but so is the atmosphere. The school is very proud to be nationally recognized not only in academics but in athletics as well. I would definately recommend this school to any parent.
—Submitted by a student
Excellent School. My son along with several other graduates were accepted to the Texas A@M business honors program
—Submitted by a parent
Paschal is the best school I've ever been. The teachers are the best because they're challenging. I'm a bit lazy to do my work buy the teachers helped me to get back on track. I love it! I love it! I love it!
—Submitted by a student
I went to Paschal ('83) and now my son goes to Paschal, and I would not have him at any other Fort Worth High School. Paschal is #90 on Newsweek's Best U.S. Public High Schools list. We have more National Merit Scholars than all the other Fort Worth high schools combined. Paschal is the first school that has challenged my son. He is in all honors and AP classes. Any student can take these classes if they choose to - it's open to every student. What this school accomplishes is all the more amazing considering the demographics of the school. Yes, we have students from wealthy families, but we also have many first-generation students who have limited English skills. Dr. Meng is an incredible principal, and John Hamilton is our Academic Coordinator and a legend in education.
—Submitted by a parent
We have relocated to Fort Worth from the northeast and found that Paschal was the best choice our family ever made. The academics are as good as the private schools, and the variety of courses and activities available to the students are amazing. They are extremely welcoming to new students. There is a wide variety of socioeconomic groups that attend Paschal which is an important life lesson as well! We couldn't be more pleased to see how our teens are thriving!
—Submitted by a parent
Paschal is hands down, the best high school in fort worth. All of the people there are down to earth and ready to help you succeed in all that you do.
—Submitted by a student
I would say that this school is the best, number one that contrubutes great teachers.
—Submitted by a student
Paschal is a great school to get an education at. The school as an academic coordinator who really knows what he is doing. He frequently checks up on the students, to help them choose the right classes, or even just to chat about how their classes are going. Paschal is a great school to go to if you want to be involved and proactive about your childs education.
—Submitted by a parent
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The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.
662 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.
674 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.
610 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.
607 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.
605 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.
602 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.
567 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.
564 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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2010
2009
2008
The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.
564 students were tested at this school in 2011.
2011
2010
2009
2008
The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.
562 students were tested at this school in 2011.
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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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 71% |
| Female | 72% |
| Male | 69% |
| Black or African American | 51% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 61% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 90% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 61% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 82% |
| Special education | 14% |
| Not special education | 73% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 26% |
| Proficient in English | 74% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 71% |
| Gifted/talented | 98% |
| All Students | 88% |
| Female | 91% |
| Male | 85% |
| Black or African American | 91% |
| Asian | 94% |
| Hispanic | 82% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 83% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Special education | 37% |
| Not special education | 90% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 46% |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 88% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 91% |
| Female | 97% |
| Male | 86% |
| Black or African American | 84% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 89% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 96% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 88% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 95% |
| Special education | 58% |
| Not special education | 93% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 55% |
| Proficient in English | 94% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 91% |
| Gifted/talented | 99% |
| All Students | 78% |
| Female | 81% |
| Male | 76% |
| Black or African American | 67% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 91% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 69% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 87% |
| Special education | 27% |
| Not special education | 81% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 50% |
| Proficient in English | 81% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 78% |
| Gifted/talented | 99% |
| All Students | 76% |
| Female | 79% |
| Male | 74% |
| Black or African American | 64% |
| Asian | 94% |
| Hispanic | 68% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 93% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 67% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Special education | 24% |
| Not special education | 79% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 36% |
| Proficient in English | 79% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 76% |
| Gifted/talented | 97% |
| All Students | 95% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 93% |
| Black or African American | 90% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 92% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 91% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 98% |
| Special education | 80% |
| Not special education | 95% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 68% |
| Proficient in English | 96% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 95% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
| All Students | 96% |
| Female | 96% |
| Male | 96% |
| Black or African American | 97% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 93% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 99% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 94% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 97% |
| Special education | 60% |
| Not special education | 97% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 46% |
| Proficient in English | 98% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 96% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
| All Students | 90% |
| Female | 92% |
| Male | 88% |
| Black or African American | 88% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 83% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 99% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 86% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Special education | 40% |
| Not special education | 91% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 42% |
| Proficient in English | 91% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 90% |
| Gifted/talented | 99% |
| All Students | 90% |
| Female | 89% |
| Male | 92% |
| Black or African American | 91% |
| Asian | 94% |
| Hispanic | 84% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 98% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 85% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 93% |
| Special education | 53% |
| Not special education | 91% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 31% |
| Proficient in English | 92% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 90% |
| Gifted/talented | 99% |
| All Students | 99% |
| Female | 99% |
| Male | 99% |
| Black or African American | 100% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 98% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | n/a |
| White | 100% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Not economically disadvantaged | 99% |
| Special education | 87% |
| Not special education | 99% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 92% |
| Proficient in English | 99% |
| Migrant | n/a |
| Non-migrant | 99% |
| Gifted/talented | 100% |
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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.
Source: Texas Education Agency
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| Ethnicity | This school | State average | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55% | 48% | ||
| White | 35% | 34% | ||
| Black | 7% | 14% | ||
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3% | 4% | ||
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 0% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | 5% | N/A | 10% |
| Gifted/talented students | 29% | N/A | 8% |
| Limited English proficient (LEP) | 8% | N/A | 17% |
| Economically disadvantaged | 36% | N/A | 55% |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per FTE teacher | 16 | N/A | 15 |
| This school | District average | State average | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning teachers | 6% | N/A | 8% |
| 1 to 5 years | 20% | N/A | 30% |
| 6 to 10 years | 22% | N/A | 20% |
| 11 to 20 years | 29% | N/A | 23% |
| 21 or more years | 22% | N/A | 19% |
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