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Princeton High School

Public | 9-12 | 891 students

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Posted February 23, 2012

As a former student, I have mixed feelings about Princeton. I was 4th in my graduating class, but I wasn't often challenged. Science courses are severely lacking; I made good grades, but was completely unprepared for college. There are some really excellent teachers, but also very bad ones who don't seem to care (coaches posing as teachers, I'm looking at you). UIL program is excellent! Debate, Theatre, and Band win A LOT and develop wonderful life skills. The best part for me was probably the size of the school- I knew almost everybody. Because of this I developed really close friendships and never felt excluded. It is a very conservative school which sometimes hindered individuality and I do sometimes wish I would have had the opportunities of a larger school, but my overall experience was good.


Posted October 9, 2009

Princeton High School is a very good school. I don't know if the other parents confuse it for another so let me tell you this High School is the one in Texas, and has very good qualities. Teachers really care about their students, our UIL has been one of the most recognized in the state, and last year's test scores were above average. Like any other school there are some issues to be taken cared of but the faculty do seem to have everything under control. This a very traditional southern school, and I expect many great things out of it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

My children attend this school and we have been very pleased with how things are turning out. The teachers really care about the students and the discipline does exist. My son has detention frequently whenever he forgets to turn in his work. I believe my children are getting a quality education - both due to the teachers and our efforts as parents.
—Submitted by Michelle, a parent


Posted July 19, 2005

There is no leadership or disipline in this school. The Children run the school. The teachers are incompetent along with the adminstration personal, they are also completly bias to the students and parents. I would recommend anyone thinking of moving to Princeton School District to strongly reconsider this or think about home/private school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

The dropout data given to the state was false. An audit found many errors. If correct information was given to the state, the school would not be exemplary.
—Submitted by a former 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.

219 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

225 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

212 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

211 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

211 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%
Social Studies

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

207 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

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

English Language Arts

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

163 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

162 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
91%
Social Studies

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

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%

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 Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Special education20%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)14%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education60%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
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%
Female98%
Male91%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education65%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students72%
Female69%
Male74%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education6%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)20%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant72%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female73%
Male76%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Special education6%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English77%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male97%
Black or African American94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education88%
Not special education98%
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

English Language Arts

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education90%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African American92%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged89%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education75%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education89%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English100%
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 70% 34%
Hispanic 23% 48%
Black 5% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 32%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 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 37%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 11%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1000 E Princeton Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
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Phone: (469) 952-5400 x4005

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