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Lake Worth High School

Public | 9-12 | 724 students

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3 stars

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Posted June 9, 2011

This school needs to have more interest in after school activies. Lake Worth is a growing area and needs to keep the young kids busy with academic activies.


Posted June 2, 2011

I had attended Lake Worth High School in 2001. I attended my entire 12th grade year, after moving to TX from WI. I experienced somewhat of a culture shock, having to adapt and learn about the Texas History and as a mandatory graduation required class. I learned a lot about the history of Texas and was indeed grateful for the opportunity. Granted, the alumni was small, although the teaching staff was remarkable.


Posted December 11, 2008

I am a Parent with a son who attends Lake Worth High School. I want to mention a few things about the new Principal John Lindsay. Out of all the administrators I have ever worked with to educate my son who has Autism, Mr. Lindsay is the most educated, knowledgeable, compassionate and understanding administrator I have ever met. His knowledge and understanding of both the academic and emotional needs of special needs children's including Autism and other learning disabilities as well as the needs of regular education students is just amazing. I truly believe with his leadership in his new role at Lake Worth High School that this school 'WILL' become an exceptional school in the near future. Submitted by: Parent & Special Needs Advocate
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 14, 2008

I agree with the student rating and comments. This school is less than adequet in its acedemics, athletic program, and teacher/ leadership areas. While there ar ea few teachers and parents that are truly there for the students, wanting to see them at their best, a few is not enough. There are more students there that are trying to make it better for themselves but with lack of concern from their superiors. It is disheartening to kno wthat the students feel this way about their Alta Matar. When you here them make comments like 'I hate the mentality that it is ok to be stupid or a looser because I go to Lake Worth'. There should be more listening and action being taken. Submitted by a proud Aunt and friend of many.


Posted July 5, 2006

I believe this school is just trying to get by and believes that there students are not wanting to go to a nice college but they are wrong.
—Submitted by Baron Yarborough, a student


Posted February 16, 2006

I think the quality of the academic programs are great at LWHS. The classes are challenging for my son with the option to move up to AP classes for further challenge. The sports program is excellent. The level of parent involvement seems adequite.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

187 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

146 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

142 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

145 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

152 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

151 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

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 Students56%
Female56%
Male56%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education25%
Not special education57%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant56%
Gifted/talented89%

Reading

All Students80%
Female82%
Male79%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Special education38%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
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 Students82%
Female88%
Male77%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education18%
Not special education87%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students58%
Female53%
Male62%
Black or African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education10%
Not special education61%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant58%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students59%
Female53%
Male65%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Special education8%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education42%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
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 Students90%
Female93%
Male87%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education86%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students80%
Female80%
Male81%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education50%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education57%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)88%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
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
Hispanic 50% 48%
White 39% 34%
Black 10% 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 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 4%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 8%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 69%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 48%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 13%N/A23%
21 or more years 12%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4210 Boat Club Rd
Lake Worth, TX 76135
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Phone: (817) 306-4230

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