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Southwest High School

Charter | 9-12 | 214 students

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Posted October 11, 2009

i'm very impressed with the teaching skills that you all have displayed in my children. Thank you, Diane Morgan
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2009

Great school all around. Teachers need to give more homework. Education used to continue on into the evenings.We have left that culture. Kids go home and completely disconnect from studying. They go home and play video games and watch tv. Minds should be more active and more aware of the reasons need they show up to school the next day.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 22, 2007

This school is much safer than others in the area. Smaller student-teacher ratio means students get more personal attention. Communication is consistent between teachers and students' families.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 20, 2005

Its a good school, but they must work to raise the ability of students to score higher on the grass root level.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 13, 2005

As a whole, the school would be better off under state management. It is a revenue stream for the founder primarily, and as such, administrative decisions are made without respect to the culture or the needs of the students. There is an extremely high rate of atrition, so consistency for the campus is a non issue unless consistent low performance and dysfunction is desirable. Something significant needs to happen for the students. There are a few highlights, but there seems to be no desire whatever on behalf of the board to resolve the design problems with the program.
—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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

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.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

50 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
23%

2008

 
 
31%
Social Studies

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

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
65%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

45 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
56%
Social Studies

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

44 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
84%
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 Students56%
Female47%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)27%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students89%
Female88%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education60%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)76%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students87%
Female91%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female72%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students54%
Female48%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged40%
Special educationn/a
Not special education56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)15%
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students84%
Female81%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special educationn/a
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
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 Students82%
Female93%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female92%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students64%
Female69%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special educationn/a
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female100%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English97%
Non-migrant91%
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 Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "AEA: Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "AEA: 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 88% 48%
Black 7% 14%
White 3% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 0%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 24%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 71%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 29%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 6%N/A23%
21 or more years 7%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6400 Southwest Fwy
Houston, TX 77074
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Phone: (713) 954-9528

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