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Charter | 9-12 | 322 students

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Posted November 2, 2012

This school has helped my daughter 100%. They go above and beyond HISD! She was behind, but they caught her up in 1 year. Now she is scheduled to graduate on time.
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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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
15%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
6%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
54%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
54%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

48 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
14%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
24%

2010

 
 
20%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
28%
Social Studies

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

46 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

24 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

40 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
6%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

39 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
18%
Social Studies

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

37 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
71%
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 Students29%
Female31%
Male27%
Black or African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic29%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Special education0%
Not special education32%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Proficient in English32%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant29%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female65%
Male41%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic49%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education18%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)11%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
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 Students58%
Female71%
Male47%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Special education33%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students17%
Female13%
Male20%
Black or African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged10%
Special educationn/a
Not special education17%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English18%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant17%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female23%
Male25%
Black or African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic26%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged20%
Special educationn/a
Not special education25%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English24%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant24%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students59%
Female67%
Male52%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
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 Students67%
Female80%
Male57%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Special educationn/a
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students45%
Female56%
Male36%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special educationn/a
Not special education49%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English47%
Non-migrant45%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant67%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female94%
Male86%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant89%
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 "AEA: Academically Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: 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 68% 48%
Black 30% 14%
White 2% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 13%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 82%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 17%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 22%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 6%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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9020 Gulf Fwy
Houston, TX 77017
Phone: (832) 379-4226

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