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Clark High School

Public | 9-10 | 1513 students

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6 reviews of this school


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Posted September 18, 2009

They are wonderful with helping out my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 13, 2008

I really like this school. The teachers are all very helpful and dedicated. The office staff is friendly. My daughter loves Clark HS.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 10, 2007

My Brother, Sister and I are all former students. Good Teaching staff, but crowded student to teacher ratio. Worst of all, a lot of gangs and drugs are easily bought and sold before, during and after school. Just drive by after school gets out and you easily spot the gangs.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted November 15, 2005

The academic program is ok. It is good. The most popular sport is football but they have basketball teams, soccer teams, baseball team, dance team available.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 1, 2005

This is a good school if your child is in advanced academic classes or in need of special education classes. If your child is an average student, this is not the place to be. Average students tend to get lost in the shuffle here. Many of the teachers here are neat, dynamic people who enjoy teaching. Unfortunately, there are also teachers here who have been at this school for decades and are still giving the exact same quizzes and tests that they have been giving for decades - no originality, no creativity, no changing with the times.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 20, 2003

I have a daughter that attends Clark High School. I think that Clark High School gives students a great experiance in all academics. The teachers make sure that the parents are involved and know what's going on in the classrooms.
—Submitted by Mendi Green, 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.

611 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

631 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
96%
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.

596 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

582 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

572 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
82%
Social Studies

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

574 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

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 Students89%
Female90%
Male87%
Black or African American77%
Asian97%
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education56%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students97%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American98%
Asian98%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education90%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American93%
Asian99%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education79%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American67%
Asian97%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education75%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black or African American64%
Asian98%
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education53%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Black or African American97%
Asian100%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education81%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
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 "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 54% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 17% 4%
Black 15% 14%
Hispanic 14% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 18%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 40%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 17%N/A23%
21 or more years 14%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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523 Spring Creek Pkwy
Plano, TX 75023
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Phone: (469) 752-7200

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