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Calhoun High School

Public | 9-12 | 1127 students

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Posted August 8, 2008

Calhoun tends to focus only on certain activities, and has no regards for others. Football seems to be a huge distraction at times for students, more so than say leggings under a skirt. Although they do care about academics, but it seems to come after football. For example, the fine arts are slowly degressing within this school and is sad to see with as much talents as we have. Focus is what needs to be directed in other various places, to make this school better.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 26, 2008

Calhoun High School tends to focus a lot on sports and how to make students life hard. I believe that the school should be focusing on academics rather than some ridiculous rules. For example, why is it a big deal to wear a skirt with leggings under it? Sometimes they get to carried away with making up all of these insane rules student just seem to focus on how they can break it. As a former student I don't think they have prepared me well for college which is what we tend to go to school for to learn....Calhoun does have some good teachers, just the way the school is ran needs work.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 30, 2007

Calhoun is maybe at the high end of mediocre schools. The rules and level of strictness is normal, especially considering the highly conservative community. There are a few great teachers in this school that are far too underapreciated and undervalued. There are oppurtunities for students that apply themselves. However, there is not much academic or extracurricular competition, which hinders a striving student's growth. It is definately laking in many ways, but is pretty good for the area. The school administration, however, makes very poor use of it's finacial resources and unfairly gives little attention to advanced students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 21, 2007

This school is great, espeacially the AP class teachers and coaches.. but they have definitely too many rules.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 23, 2007

Well, This high school is very good. I think that if the faculty and staff wouldn't worry about all these 'rules' then we can shift our focus on academics. I believe that instead of trying to get rid of all these 'distractions' we are just making a bigger deal about it.


Posted July 22, 2007

As a student of the school, I have to say that it is not a good place to learn and grow. Yes, it is a good school for the area. Most teachers don't really care about you, and the six weeks tests make learning information hard because you have to study to pass the test, rather than learning at your pace or the teachers pace.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 20, 2007

I believe that the school has a lot of potential ,but it just doesn't show. Compared to other schools it is pretty good. The teachers here are very helpfull and help foward your education. The school is very strict though. Some of the rules are just plain stupid if you ask me. The security guards are always on your case and you can't just be yourself. The education is good though if you are willing to learn and pay attention.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 1, 2007

This is an ok school. Compared to the other high school in this area, it is the best. They do have great math and english teachers, but some of the faculty dont really care about the students.
—Submitted by a former student


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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.

275 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

284 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
89%

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 91% in 2011.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

260 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

259 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
67%
Social Studies

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

254 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
86%

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.

236 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

232 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

235 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
85%
Social Studies

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

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
98%

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 Students80%
Female81%
Male79%
Black or African American67%
Asian91%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education42%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)50%
Proficient in English81%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant80%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black or African American82%
Asian73%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education69%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)0%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian69%
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education74%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students77%
Female74%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian69%
Hispanic75%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education33%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female67%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian69%
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education28%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English75%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female87%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian69%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education65%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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%
Female98%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian62%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education86%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students93%
Female93%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian79%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education53%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female88%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian71%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education59%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian93%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education95%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
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 "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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 51% 48%
White 40% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 4%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 14%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 40%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 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 16%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 20%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 42%N/A23%
21 or more years 20%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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201 Sandcrab Blvd
Port Lavaca, TX 77979
Phone: (361) 552-3775

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