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Hallettsville High School

Public | 9-12 | 318 students

 

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Posted September 15, 2011

This high school has some major issues to deal with. They are getting new academic classrooms and have a new auto shop and ag facilities which will all look outstanding. But this new facade will be the pleasant face to what goes on inside. The school has some very vocally dissatisfied teachers who have been taking their issues outside the school into the community. These same teachers are spending their valuable instructional time discussing their grievances with the students. My child seems to come home with more school gossip learned in the classroom than actual academics. My advice, find another public school to attend or send your children to the private school in town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2011

As a former student of this school, I can honestly say that this school needs A LOT work. It was once a wonderful school with wonderful people working in it. Then, it took a turn for the worst about 10 or so years ago. They got rid of every GOOD program they had (i.e. PAL). You can be the smartest, most beautiful/handsome, coolest, nicest person on Earth, but if you and/or your family are not originally from this little village, you will never be truly accepted at this school. Advancements in education levels, athletics and pretty much everything else is solely based on what your last name is. Go back years and years and you will always see that the star ball player, valedictorian, most beautiful/handsome, etc. is always directly related to either the coach, one or more teachers at the school, or whose family has a pretty significant name in the area. If you're from out of town, you're better off living out in the country and attending another school nearby. Better yet, send your kids to Sacred Heart School. It's great. :)


Posted March 24, 2009

Having moved here from a great district in central Texas and assuming that a small country school can't possibly compete against what we had, I've found that my kids will be better coached, better instructed and better loved here than in our former district or anywhere else. The facilities are in need of an update though. Only one school can match what we left in our previous town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

In my experience no matter how talented or academically inclined a student, no matter how hard the student works to achieve their goal, or how hard a parent complains, if you don't have the correct Surname your efforts are worthless. Our administrators are not fair to our students. When confronted with the issues and guidelines, suddenly a concerned parent becomes a problem parent.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 12, 2006

Hallettsville High School has just been reclassified to a 2A school, which means that its students can compete on a more level playing field, both academically and athletically.
—Submitted by an administrator


Posted January 10, 2006

I realize that our school is a small 3A school district. I don't believe they offer enough variety of classes - foreign language shouldn't only be spanish - I think the english classes are outdated. Classes shouldnt be catered to the super smart kids - all should be treated equally
—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.

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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
97%

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.

70 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

66 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
Social Studies

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

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
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 Students86%
Female94%
Male80%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female100%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students81%
Female82%
Male79%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented80%

Science

All Students89%
Female82%
Male95%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented80%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education86%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

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 educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female94%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education80%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education100%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
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 "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 78% 31%
Hispanic 11% 50%
Black 10% 13%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 24%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 14%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 33%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Russell Kowalik
Fax number
  • (361) 798-9297

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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200 N Ridge St
Hallettsville, TX 77964
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