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Northbrook High School

Public | 9-12 | 2027 students

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4 stars

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Posted October 16, 2012

I heard many rumors about Northbrook before attending but as I started going realize that is was not how they described it. The staff is really good, Teachers are very helpful to students not only in what they need but also to succed towards a brighter future. I graduated from Northbrook High in May 2008 and thanks to the teachers and programs they have help me to go to college and help me keep focus on my studies.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 11, 2012

This school administration has no teachers and students development program. school administrators have poor leadership skills. They select teachers and students based on what they like. They don't even communicate to rest of the school about their selection criteria.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 7, 2011

Am currently a freshman and this school is amazing! The teachers really work with students and they try to get to know every single student as an individual not just as a class. The students are very nice to each other, and everyone is accepted regarding their race, orientation, gender, etc. There are lots of collage ready programs available and teachers always encourage students to participate in them. The only thing that the school lacks is parent participation. But other than that its great.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 5, 2010

For what this school deals with in regards to it's student population, it does a good job. Northbrook has a a large Hispanic student body, but it's testing reflects that they are above average in regards to other schools with similar population demographics. Spring Branch ISD has done a admirable job for what changes it has gone through over the past 20 years. The only negative is the lack of parental involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2008

Northbrook didn't have the best reputation for several years. Honestly, I was concerned for my son's safety at the school. After visiting the school, my opinion started to change. The principle and the teachers are wonderful. They really work with the students to help them achieve. Overall I am impressed with the staff. The one thing I see lacking is the parent participation at school events. The staff is going the extra mile for our kids. We as parents have to step up also!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2008

Northbrook has really changed and i really like the fact that it has a more secure campus
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2007

Academically Northbrook currently has great programs. AP classes are available in large numbers. Many of these teachers have been working for years and even decades. From the highest colleges to the local ones, the staff and faculty are qualified to teach students from any school. Sports, fine arts, adn other extracurricular activities have taken center hold of the environment. Studens join many activities and hands full of them stay almost daily. Competitiveness and quality wins in different areas are up there with other schools in our area. The current problem is the lack of parent involvement one sees in Other high schools. Lack of english and legal abilities by parents in our area, have held back the real potential parents can make. Low levels of violence and crime are seen. Clean environment compared to other schools is felt and visible. Great school for anyone.
—Submitted by Henry Hemmer, a student


Posted May 7, 2005

The school is going through changes. It was a school where no one wanted to go and work but now with the new principal is doing great things there.
—Submitted by a teacher


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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.

508 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

512 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%

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 91% in 2011.

439 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

436 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

435 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
50%
Social Studies

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

433 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

357 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

344 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

351 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

354 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

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 Students57%
Female59%
Male55%
Black or African American58%
Asian57%
Hispanic57%
American Indian or Alaska Native71%
White55%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Special education15%
Not special education60%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Black or African American85%
Asian86%
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Native83%
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education23%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)42%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
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 Students83%
Female87%
Male78%
Black or African American89%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native67%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education50%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Black or African American56%
Asian86%
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Native50%
White68%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education7%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)27%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented92%

Science

All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black or African American45%
Asian100%
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Native47%
White82%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education10%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant57%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Native73%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education58%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)75%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students83%
Female91%
Male76%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Native73%
White84%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education64%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)34%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Black or African American78%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education50%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)46%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
Black or African American89%
Asian88%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education62%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education100%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 "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
Hispanic 87% 48%
Black 7% 14%
White 5% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 2%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 28%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 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 16%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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