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Hargrave High School

Public | 9-12 | 964 students

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Posted January 7, 2009

This school owns I don't know why it just does an example as most big schools have genres and are at each others throats us band people and jocks can get easily along as they are the most population of students who play WoW or Xbox live it's just incredible!Also about the school's teacher's theres about some of them who just completly reject's the students need for help and writes them up automatically for 'throwing a fit' and will not slow down their lessons so students who are struggling can actually get some help and catch up but luckily those teachers are few in numbers that us students go for the more fair and outgoing teachers!other teachers are neat and help us anyway they can and we also have laughs throughout the whole school day.we have these new students who came from kingwood and Barbers hill and they changed automatically!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 26, 2008

This is a very good small school. The teacher are engaging and really work hard. The size of the school gives a good community feel, unlike some of the larger local schools like Kingwood. The student get out of this school, exactly what they put in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2008

Ok any way there this is a fun shcool and every day any student cant help but to laugh but it also can be seruios as i am this is a tough shcool it has all these fun extracreicular activiteies and those in them want to pass so they can play so it is important to get thos grades up!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 28, 2007

My Son has gone to only Huffman Schools and is now a Jr. This is his worst year and I really have to push him to go. The Teachers are fast paced and do not want to slow down for a student that has a question or a problem understanding. I am very involved in my son's grades and continue to have problems with homework and class work problems. Teachers take forever to reply to phone calls or emails. Same goes for the Vice Pres. Mr Murray. As far as I am concerned this school gets a low rating from me until the school can get more teachers/tutoring and transportation after school if the student needs after school tutoring. We have the highest school taxes in the area and our kids suffer. Not fair!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 20, 2006

Hargrave was a very pleasant surprise for my wife and I - it was not the 'country school' we anticipated. The school has a great disciplinary code, a small town feel, great parental involvement, and teachers who can relate to their students needs. Our son blossomed here, being involved in marching band, orchestral band, and jazz band (you will not find a better set of band directors anywhere, as well as drama (great new drama teacher as well). This school just this year moved from AAA to AAAA status; hopefully, as the school grows, it will retain the small town feel and effectiveness. The school has now outgrown its football stadium and will need very soon to build a new one. Go Falcons!
—Submitted by Stan, a parent


Posted October 19, 2006

I have attended this school and as it is beautiful on the outside, the inside is a mess. Although many of the teachers may try to reach the students on their level that is not what is needed. Availability of extracurricular activities was fine, as long as you could get students interested in them. I'm not a parent, just a concerned older sibling.
—Submitted by Concerned Sibling, a former student


Posted June 19, 2006

The new school is beautiful. I'm excited to see all the ROTC equipment.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 29, 2005

The academic quality is the best it can be for the size and budget for the school. I had a great experience and was invovled in many extracurriculars and learned a lot. Parent involvement is high.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 14, 2005

Hargrave High School, though wonderfully proud of its academic programs, actually falters on many levels. To begin, the math program is incredibly poor. The department fails to prepare students for college and fails to provide students with the necessary skills to perform on standardized testing (SAT, ACT, Calculus AP tests). However, on a good note, the english department at HHS has no match in any surrounding 3A school. The AP and Pre-AP english teachers should be commended for their excellent work and their preparation of students. All other departments fall into the mediocre category with individiual teaching standing out above the rest. The extracirricular programs, most crucially, the arts, are underfunded and underappreciated. Like most Texas schools, the center is on the average football team. All in all, HHS is scarily average.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 3, 2005

I teach in a neighboring district but chose to move here for the schools. There is a 'small school' atmosphere where every student can receive the attention they need.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 13, 2005

This is a small school but the size is what makes it feel safe. Everyone pretty much knows everybody else and the teachers are friendly. The male vice principal is a nice guy as well. There are a multitude of extracurricular activities too.
—Submitted by a student


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About these ratings

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.

224 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

225 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
65%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

204 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

203 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

238 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

233 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
83%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

235 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
99%

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 Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Native80%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education38%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students93%
Female93%
Male93%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White94%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education78%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 Students96%
Female99%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education67%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students74%
Female82%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Special education18%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education38%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education71%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education75%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female88%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

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
White 84% 34%
Hispanic 12% 48%
Black 3% 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 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 17%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 34%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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25400 Willy Ln
Huffman, TX 77336
Phone: (281) 324-1845

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