Advertisement

GreatSchools Rating

Pilot Point High School

Public | 9-12 | 443 students

Last modified
Community Rating

2 stars

Community Rating by Year
2013:
No new ratings
2012:
Based on 1 rating
2011:
No new ratings
2010:
No new ratings

Teacher quality

Principal leadership

Parent involvement

Rate this school

Click on stars to rate
Please select a star rating for this school.
    Helpful reviews answer questions:
  • What do you think others should know?
  • What do you like?
  • How could your school improve?
    Review Guidelines
    GreatSchools won’t post reviews that contain:
  • Inappropriate language
  • Allegations of criminal conduct
  • Names of students, teachers or staff
1200 characters remaining
Please indicate your relationship to the school.
Please read and accept our Terms of Use to join GreatSchools.
Indicates a required field

7 reviews of this school


Sort by:
Show reviews by:
Posted March 5, 2012

I've been to a lot of schools and did not like any of them my grades were terrible and when I started at pilot point high my grades went up to passing and really enjoyed going there.


Posted January 30, 2009

My son is getting a great, well-rounded education at PPHS. His teachers are great and I find the office and administration to very supportive and helpful. PPHS has a great athletic tradition, and it has a lot to offer academically as well. We wouldn't want to be any where else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2008

All this school worries about is sports, not a lot for the academic side of things, they do alot to put more burdens on the parents here than help, i agree with the ones before me.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 29, 2008

Both of my children have attended school in Pilot Point since first grade. Over the last few years it is sad to see what has happen to the school system. I felt it was in the best interest of my children to remove them from Pilot Point schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2008

There is a great atmosphere a PPHS. We have a lot of challenges facing us now and more in the near future, but everyone is working together to make the best of what we have.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 24, 2006

this school is not very good
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 7, 2006

Unless your child plays football or girls basketball, don't expect much support for the other sports offered here.
—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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

90 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
85%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
75%
Social Studies

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

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

99 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students76%
Female79%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education33%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education50%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
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 Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female87%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education0%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Science

All Students86%
Female82%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education20%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talentedn/a

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female96%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education83%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Students95%
Female98%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students97%
Female100%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 "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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 34%
Hispanic 24% 48%
Black 3% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 11%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 9%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 34%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 15%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 11%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 29%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
Notice an inaccuracy? Let us know!

1300 N Washington
Pilot Point, TX 76258
Website: Click here
Phone: (940) 686-8740

ADVERTISEMENT

Compare this school
to nearby schools

Compare schools »

Compare

Add this school to compare
ADVERTISEMENT