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Galena Park High School

Public | 9-12 | 1916 students

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Posted April 13, 2009

Galena Park High school is an excellent place to learn. The teachers are above your expectations. They find the time for you to come after school and get help in certain topics of the curriculum. Our TAKS scores have improved highly thanks to saturday and afterschool tutorials. We are a proud exemplary school district as well. Our Fine Arts program indeed does thrive. As we are now have the best concert band in region 19.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2008

Unfortunately, Galena Park does not meet the standards of what should be considered good education. The school consistently scores below state average on the TAKS exam, which is by far one of the easiest standardized tests given in the nation. I had the chance to attend GPHS when many of its strongest teachers in the Social Studies and English teachers were still there. However, math and science is greatly watered down at this school. When I applied to some top-tier out of state universities, the guidance counselor told me not to because I wouldn't make and that I should go to community college even though I was ranked 11th in my class. (I did get accepted to all universities I applied to out of state, and am doing wonderfully). Fine Arts thrives tremendously at GPHS. That is something I was thankful to be a part of. Disappointing academics.


Posted December 13, 2005

GPHS is by far, an excellent place of learning, especially in the areas of English and History, as well as Fine Arts and Athletics. The Math and Science departments, however, are horrible. The level of parental involvement is lacking, and I feel this is part of the reason that students do not learn as well in math and science. There are no safety issues, and discipline issues are minimal. While some of the measures do not seem fair, I personally became a more responsible student as a result. It is, by far, a wonderful school. That is, of course if you plan to get by without knowing math or science. Also, the ROTC program is great!
—Submitted by Mercedes Garrette, a former student


Posted September 1, 2005

This school is really great the teachers are nice and some like to be involved. They are pretty good about their disipine but its nothing bad.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 13, 2004

I think it is a great school. The learning curriculim can be ranged as one of the most possitive and efficient in my opinion as a parent. As for the remodeling of the building, I love it! I give it two thumbs up! My son was being bullied around and I thank the lord that the school handled the situation with such care. This is an exemplary school.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

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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.

505 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

510 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

387 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

381 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

381 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
51%
Social Studies

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

385 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

395 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

391 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

392 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

395 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black or African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education24%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English74%
Migrant89%
Non-migrant68%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education38%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)52%
Proficient in English90%
Migrant67%
Non-migrant82%
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 Students91%
Female93%
Male89%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education66%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education54%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)59%
Proficient in English88%
Migrant60%
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education32%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English84%
Migrant80%
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American93%
Asiann/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education82%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)74%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant93%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education86%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English97%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students93%
Female96%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education95%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English96%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American83%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education70%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English92%
Migrant86%
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)90%
Proficient in English99%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant98%
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 "Exemplary".
  • 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 88% 48%
Black 7% 14%
White 4% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 14%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 72%N/A55%
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 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 27%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 21%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1000 Keene
Galena Park, TX 77547
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Phone: (832) 386-2800

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