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Nacogdoches High School

Public | 9-12 | 1683 students

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Posted August 20, 2006

As a senior at Nacogdoches High School my opinion on the school is not a nice one. Some of the academic programs are sufficient, but only because some of the teachers actually care about where their students are heading after high school. Others just seem to follow the handbook and 'do their jobs'. Extracurricular activities are really what make the school fun. Sports have gotten better every year, but the best extracurricular activity is band because they work hard and keep up their reputation. Also there's tons of parental involvement. It's pretty much a requirement in that activity. Throughout the school though, there's not much to see of parents except when they're checking their kids out of school for doctors appointments. The administration thinks that enforcing a strict dress code is going to make our grades and level of activity better, but in the end it's going to raise riot.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 17, 2006

NHS suffers from trying to be too much to too many people; you simply cannot cater to individual parents and custom-make different standards for each student. NHS actually discourages teachers from assigning homework, and then holds them responsible for students who are 'left behind.' Our students need limits and need to be held accountable for both behavorial problems and their apathy.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 14, 2005

Quality of academic programs is low. This school has a difficult because of a very low budget. The Advanced Placement classes are good..with a a good group of teachers that teach them. Music program is the best in all of East Texas. Parent involvement is overall poor. However, parents living in the north side of town are very involved.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 11, 2005

The quality of the academic programs is lacking. I know of several children how graduate in the top 25% of there class yet when they get to college - University of Texas, TExas A&M, SFA, Angelina Jr COllege who return and say that they were not prepared becuse the teachers at the High SChool did not hold the Academic Standards high enough to cause them to learn how to study.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 24, 2004

I am a student at Nacogdoches High School and it is a wonderful school! I am involved in many extracurricular activities such as: Campus Crime Stoppers; National Junior Honor Society; Class Officer Board, and Key Club. Nacogdoches High School has many extracurricular activities for students. I also love my teachers. They want to help you make good grades, but they don't want to help too much because this could keep a child from learning. The teachers, in my opinion are excellent at their jobs. I currently have all A's and always have since entering the Nacogdoches School System. I have learned so much in this school and have done great. I have been commended on all my state required tests and i am also in the top 1% in my class ranking. This school also has great police officers who protect the school. Nacogdoches High is a wonderful place to learn.
—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.

435 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

448 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

410 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

399 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

403 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
62%
Social Studies

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

401 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

355 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

351 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

358 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
Social Studies

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

360 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
95%

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 Students71%
Female70%
Male71%
Black or African American56%
Asian100%
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education30%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)47%
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented97%

Reading

All Students87%
Female89%
Male85%
Black or African American84%
Asian100%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education38%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)66%
Proficient in English89%
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 Students89%
Female91%
Male86%
Black or African American82%
Asian100%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education50%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
Black or African American59%
Asian100%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education25%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)39%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female72%
Male80%
Black or African American55%
Asian100%
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education22%
Not special education79%
Limited English proficient (LEP)39%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education48%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American89%
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education27%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students93%
Female95%
Male90%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education17%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education15%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female96%
Male99%
Black or African American96%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education73%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English98%
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 Acceptable".
  • 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
White 37% 34%
Hispanic 33% 48%
Black 29% 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 9%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 12%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 7%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 50%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 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 28%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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4310 Appleby Sand Rd
Nacogdoches, TX 75965
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Phone: (936) 564-2466 x2224

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