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Wheatley High School

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Posted March 8, 2010

district policies are unfair dropout rate is and very little discipline.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 6, 2007

During the 06-7 school year, Phillis Wheatley High School has new leadership, increased enrollment, a new magnet program, and a brand new building. Look forward to hearing great things about Phillis Wheatley High School.
—Submitted by an administrator


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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.

268 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
66%
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.

213 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

200 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

199 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
29%
Social Studies

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

195 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
75%
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.

175 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

170 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
66%
Social Studies

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

166 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

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

Math

All Students29%
Female34%
Male24%
Black or African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged30%
Special education3%
Not special education32%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English32%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant29%
Gifted/talented88%

Reading

All Students67%
Female71%
Male63%
Black or African American66%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education26%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented89%
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 Students72%
Female83%
Male61%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Special education42%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)8%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented88%

Math

All Students57%
Female57%
Male56%
Black or African American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Special education26%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)9%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented88%

Science

All Students41%
Female38%
Male43%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic37%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged47%
Special education17%
Not special education44%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English44%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant41%
Gifted/talented75%

Social Studies

All Students78%
Female77%
Male80%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education54%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
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 Students79%
Female85%
Male74%
Black or African American85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Special education41%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)13%
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students77%
Female76%
Male78%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education27%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented90%

Science

All Students79%
Female76%
Male83%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education31%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented95%

Social Studies

All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Black or African American97%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education75%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
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 Unacceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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
Black 63% 13%
Hispanic 36% 50%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian 0% 3%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
White 0% 31%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 21%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 74%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 36%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 17%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 27%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr David Edgerson
Fax number
  • (713) 671-3951

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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4801 Providence
Houston, TX 77020
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