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Port Neches-Groves High School

Public | 9-12 | 1416 students

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Posted April 17, 2011

As a current student of this school and PN-G band member, I couldn't be happier with it. This school's staff goes to great lengths to ensure that each student is accomadated to the best of their abilities with their resources. The school focuses on a continuing "tradition of excellence" and maintains incredibly high standards for its students. Community support is unmatched by any other school anywhere. Although some believe that funding is unevenly distributed, when compared with other districts, PN-GISD actually funds its programs more evenly than other districts (one neighboring district, Nederland, actually spends twice as much on athletics as PN-G, and actually sees less success in general). Academics is unmatched in the area, and the PN-G academic team has taken the last eleven consecutive academic district championships. The current principal has taken great strides to promote discipline in the school, and the school's TAKS ratings have shown an upward trend for the last five years. Extra-curricular participation is greatly encouraged, and PN-G programs boast more participation and generally more success than most schools could hope for. PN-G also has an excellent faculty.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 6, 2010

I am a former student of this school. Unfortunately, this school does not deserve any of the higher rankings it receives. This school focuses on two or three main groups (football, cheerleaders, other athletes) and largely ignores everyone else. It funnels funding to these rather unimportant areas, leaving other, more critical ones(school upkeep, textbooks, actual academic things) to suffer. The teaching staff, however, is excellent. It has one of the best English departments in the state, and it's computer systems are taken care of by student and teacher team that can't be beaten.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 2, 2007

If you are not from the area it is very hard for your child to fit in, even if they begin at Kindergarten. Very closed minded, clickish community who are not very receptive to others who are originally not from the general area. My student is doing ok, but my husband and I look forward to the day that he will be transfered somewhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 13, 2006

Wonderful school! Great neighborhood with excellent teachers that often came from attending this school. Very tradition oriented with values.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 3, 2005

Port Neches-Groves High School has one of the best High School marching bands in the whole Southeast Texas. The honor, pride, and tradition involved in seeing the band exit the field while performing the 'Marching I' is something that cannot be explained, You just have to experience it for yourself.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 19, 2005

Great quality high school. Most parents are actively involved. Most graduates go to four year universities, such as A&M and UT. The music program is very good. The football and volleyball programs are exceptional. The soccer and baseball programs are growing. There is an abundance of extracurricular activities, although the art program is not very strong.
—Submitted by Brittney, a former student


Posted October 10, 2004

Very Political! If you want your kids to be recognized for their achievements you (the parent) must be very active in the PTA, Drill team, booster clubs etc. Your child will not be recognized for their own achievements!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2004

PN-G is the best school in this area, probably one of the best schools in Texas. They normally have an award winning extracurricular program. Including their band, football team, indianettes, cheerleaders, and so on. The teaching staff is excellent as well as the principals. I couldn't have graduated from a better school.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 30, 2004

This is one of the best school districts ever! The teachers are great along with the schools students. I am currently a freshman there and I plan on graduating at PNG, and plus PNG has the best English teachers that will teach you everything you will need to know about college! Ask any area college and they will tell you PNG.
—Submitted by Kris, a student


Posted February 4, 2004

This school is probably the best school in the Golden Triangle! High achieving! Extra-curricular activities are of the highest ranking.
—Submitted by Tamra


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.

336 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

342 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
90%

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

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

342 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

334 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

331 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
71%
Social Studies

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

334 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

332 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

317 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

326 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
88%
Social Studies

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

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

2008

 
 
99%
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 Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black or African American80%
Asian100%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education25%
Not special education76%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male91%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education73%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
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 Students94%
Female98%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian93%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education86%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian93%
Hispanic70%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education32%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female73%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian80%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education55%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education86%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
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 American100%
Asian79%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education65%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asian84%
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education57%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students94%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American91%
Asian84%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education75%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian95%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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
White 82% 34%
Hispanic 11% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
Black 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 19%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 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 13%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 30%N/A23%
21 or more years 31%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1401 Merriman St
Port Neches, TX 77651
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Phone: (409) 729-7644 x1102

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