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Hillsboro High School

Public | 9-12 | 463 students

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Posted May 19, 2012

I am about to graduate from Hillsboro High School. I can honestly say that I will miss my teachers and all staff in general. They've always cared about the students. I am so proud to be able to graduate from this High School! All students are really close and I don't see many fights at all... maybe like two or once a year, but that's not the faculty's fault. They do their job which is give them a well deserved punishment... I as a student will one day come back and teach in this very same town! I recommend this High School to all parents looking for a school for your children. I don't think a student would lie about the school. Many students just talk, but I want to be honest and fair here so I'm writing nothing but the truth... I'm done and... Congratulations to me and my whole class! <3 2012!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 13, 2009

After teaching in a large city school for more than ten years, Hillsboro HS was a refreshing change. Fewer discipline problems over all and, most importantly, fewer discipline problems that endanger the safety and welfare of the students. The teachers here do care about students, but expect students to adhere to class rules and school rules. Unfortunately, accepting responsibility for behavior is something that most students have a hard time learning -- that's one of the biggest and hardest lessons we encounter in life. So, students will blame teachers, administrators, parents, etc., for behaviors that can only be changed by their own effort. Overall, HHS state test scores have improved significantly at all levels. The classes are small, and that factor alone makes it a better place to get an education. The environment is safe and caring and is an excellent place to send your children.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 6, 2008

I went to this school up until my Tenth grade year. I had a hard time learning most of my subjects. The teachers never showed that they cared in my grades. They tried helping me but just gave up on me early. The students were mostly bad mannered and there were always fights. The teachers also favored some students over others.


Posted April 29, 2008

Hillsboro High School is a good school to send your students to. It is becoming increasingly better in discipline and academics, and has a staff that cares. No need to think twice about sending your son/daughter here. It is a friendly and education environment.


Posted August 10, 2007

I was very dissapointed as a parent of the lack of parental support for school activitys, and for the un-friendly staff. The teachers have very little to do with the students and the kids themselves are clearly not well taught nor have very many manners toward the teachers. The Principal seems to be very unintrested in the school. I'm sorry to say this but overall Hillsboro High is very rough and would advise parents to think twice before sending there children there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2005

As a parent coming from a much larger school District, i can honestly say that a smaller school is a better school. I am fairly sure that H.H.S. does not grade out as well academically as the larger district. Although my son has maintained his high B average in both districts. I believe the main factor that we like is the smallest amount of flexability with the students. 'Zero Tolerance' is a crying shame of a policy that the larger districts must adhere to in an unjust manner. Thankfully the smaller towns remain people friendly. Even in the schools. A sane dress code, i.e. no uniforms, also enhances this schools benefit to the students, who are allowed, to an acceptable level, to show some individuality. H.H.S. has a great campus and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

107 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

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 Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education88%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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%
Female91%
Male98%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female84%
Male90%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female78%
Male88%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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 Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)29%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/a

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 education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
Gifted/talentedn/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.

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 Unacceptable".

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 49% 48%
White 31% 34%
Black 19% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 16%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 63%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 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 24%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 23%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 32%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1600 Abbott Ave
Hillsboro, TX 76645
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Phone: (254) 582-4100

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