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William B Travis High School

Public | 9-12 | 2312 students

 
 
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Posted July 21, 2011

Best high school in houston!! Academics,Extracurriculars, and Athletics are the best in the distict. I am proud to call this my school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 29, 2009

Travis excels in areas of academics, extracurricular activities and sports. There are many opportunities for students like myself to get involved. When Travis first open, there were so many opportunities for me to create the environment that I desired in a school. The administrators and teachers go out of their way to ensure that we grasp the material that is being taught. If looking for a great school with wonderful diversity, Travis is the answer.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 28, 2008

Travis is a great school and especially as my job as a student i know how much my education is valued and this school knowing that keep that in mind and also their sport programs are terific i am currently in one and the coaches are fabulous at helping the atlethes understand character and class and at the same time kick another schools tail on either the field the court or even in the rink. [[also we're raw[good] at sports]] trust me you won't regret it.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 2, 2007

Travis is a wonderful school my son is attending it this year he is in the athletic program which is wonderful and the teachers keep me informed by email or phone on whats going on with my child so i know he is in a good school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 1, 2007

My child attended Travis last year and she loved waking up in the morning to attend her classes. They have an impressive athletic program and are one of the best in the district.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2007

My child attended travis last year and thought it was excellent! He had awesome teachers that really kept me informed about what is going on in class!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 2, 2007

Great school!!!! Good Teachers!!! overall the sports teams are sick(good)!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2007

I think Travis is a horrible school, especailly the lack of enthuiasm from the students, is a disgrace. The only good thing about Travis is the athletics, witch are by far one of, if not the best, in the district.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

580 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

580 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

560 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
92%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

549 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

552 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
76%
Social Studies

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

549 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

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.

485 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

490 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

489 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Social Studies

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

492 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

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 Students75%
Female77%
Male74%
Black or African American61%
Asian95%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Special education14%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students95%
Female97%
Male94%
Black or African American92%
Asian99%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education81%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 American92%
Asian98%
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education75%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students82%
Female82%
Male81%
Black or African American68%
Asian96%
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education38%
Not special education84%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
Black or African American69%
Asian94%
Hispanic71%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education25%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female94%
Male95%
Black or African American86%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
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 Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Black or African American95%
Asian98%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education90%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students96%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American90%
Asian99%
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education60%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Black or African American91%
Asian97%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education82%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African American98%
Asian99%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)92%
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 33% 31%
Black 28% 13%
Asian 19% 3%
Hispanic 18% 50%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 13%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 21%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 3%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 28%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 24%N/A23%
21 or more years 15%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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11111 Harlem Rd
Richmond, TX 77406
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