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George Bush High School

Public | 9-12 | 2099 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 15, 2010

My son graduated from George Bush High School and I must say that it is definitely a diamond in the rough. It is one of Fort Bend ISD's hidden jewels that you don't hear very much about. It has excellent teachers, an award winning basketball team, diverse student body and great academic credentials. The only area that I would suggest a need for improvement in is the area of parental involvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2009

George Bush H.S is O.K. But its not one of the best schools around. I personally would rather choose to go to Sharpstown if I had the chance. The fact that Bush makes students pay 'class dues' is unusual. Sharpstown doesn't even make the students pay for credit recovery, unlike Bush, who charges 100 dollars for a session. Its like they think everyone has money to waste...
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 18, 2008

This a great school for academic and social success. Caring teachers and supportive administrators make sure the environment is ready for learning on a higher level. They even go so far as to spend extra for your student to get the tutorials they need.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 7, 2008

I went to GBHS all four years, and i have to say it is a unique school. There are some excellent teachers who really want you to learn and be more scholarly, and of course there are other teachers who are not that great. But overall I have to say that it is a school that has hidden potential. I think that if a student really wants to get the best out of their education they would be fine at Bush with the AP program. Go Broncos!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 6, 2008

GBHS is a great school, it is really diverse and it has a lot of great teachers. I only went one year to the school and i thought it was great, we had very good track, soccer and basketball teams. The students are not all good student, it is a school with a lot of discipline and most kids show a lot of class and character. I played football and we where a small team with a lot of heart and potential thanks to our coach. Even though we never had a winning season i was always proud to play for the school as a Bronco and i always believed in the possibilities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 29, 2008

i will be a proud senior this year at George Bush and at first i wasn't to fond of the school but now i realize our principal is trying to get us prepared for the real world she is a very strong working lady and i wouldn't ask for another principal. I really have nothing to complain about at bush except for i wish we had more school spirit everyone gives up so easily because we do not win every game but i think no matter if we win or loose you should still be proud of your school!! I am very proud to be a BRONCO!!! And Ms. Rose(principal) has really help me learn to believe in the possiblities!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 19, 2008

This is my fourth year at this school and I'd say it's way below average. Its not the worst school in the world, but it could be a lot better. Most of the teachers are good, but the students are terrible. Most of them don't want to learn so they end up skipping classes regularly. Overall, Id say if your child 'zoned' to this school...move.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 5, 2008

Mediocre school, Won't say don't go. School environment is not so good because of the people who don't want to learn. Some teachers in this school are great teachers! The principal is mediocre.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 16, 2008

I am a freshman in GBHS. Half of the year is almost over, in two days in fact. My prior expectations on how it was going to be was way different than what I have experienced so far. Ms. Rose, is such a positive, friendly, and energetic principal. Many of the Administrators are friendly as well. The teachers are good as well although there are a few who are not that great of a teacher and some who are exceptionally excellent teachers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 6, 2007

I am a freshmen at George Bush and I think it's an O.K. school. The teachers are great, its just that many students do not try learning and often slow down the teaching enviorment.
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 23, 2007

I am a junior at George Bush High School and I think it's a great school. We are very diverse and we have some very ambitious students. Theres been rumors that bush is not a disciplined school but that was 2004 this is 2007 and our principle is awesome! she has brought us up and i would hate for students to talk about george bush high school as anything less. We have an excellent Basketball team, dance team , cheerleading squad, and Band. At george bush high school we Believe in the possibilities and expect success. Go Broncos!
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 4, 2007

Overall, this school has a great learning environment and even greater teachers. Students could be a little better diciplined though.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 18, 2007

I'm going to be a senior at BHS this 07-08 year and my sophomore year, the school got a new principal. She has done a lot to make the school better, but we still have a long way to go. Overall, I would say its a safe school because I hear in other districts its a lot worse, but in the hallways people are rude and obnoxious. The school is diverse, which I think is a good thing. The teachers are okay, some are wonderful, but there are still many that aren't very good teachers, whether it be inexperience, first time teaching, or just not knowing the material. The sports aren't very good, except for ROTC and sometimes track and basketball. Overall, I wouldn't say not to come Bush, but I think Austin or another nearby school would be better.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2007

This school has dramatic change since I came here on August 2003.The school got more involve with education and the students are more into the educational experince. I just graduated last week And see this school has change me as a better person. The principal is a great woman and she listens for what the student says. People view this school is ghetto but is not this school is just diverse with many people and that is the advantage to great education. This has top extracurricular activities. It show that this school makes great changes so student will have a great high school life.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted April 16, 2007

I happen to know that the Band Directors are incredible. They put long hours and hard work into everything they do. The students' individual needs are the first priority. Go Band!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2007

As a student of this school, I will definitely say that the school is getting better and is trying it's hardest to improve. The principal is always encouraging us to our best and even if what she does over the announcements is corny sometimes, it helps in a way cause it shows that she cares. It really bothers me that people see the school as ghetto because we are so diverse. Those certain stereotypes are just a sign of ignorance. I think that being a diverse school is great because we learn from many different people with different backgrounds and get along just fine.
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 9, 2007

I am a proud student of George Bush High School and I am angered by the fact that many individuals scorn the school as 'ghetto' because of its diverse population, which is predominately African-American and Hispanic, but in actuality being around such diversity fosters tolerance and understanding of the different beliefs, cultures, and traditions that are present in the world. One other criticism of Bush High School is that it does not receive high test scores, be that as it may, this does not hinder the learning experience, for many of the teachers have a great passion for educating their students. Moreover, a school with high test scores does not necessarily cultivate intelligence and character within each individual student, it is the teacher that becomes instrumental in the education of the child and as I have stated earlier, the teachers at Bush are zealous and gifted.
—Submitted by Allen Ramirez, a student


Posted September 17, 2006

This is our second year at Bush. The staff is very accomodating and made me and my family feel most welcomed. This is a wonderful school. The teachers are very interactive with students and parents. They Are strict and insist that the rules be followed. Students are very respectful of one another and teachers. I am extremely pleased with my childs performance and the friends that they have made. Bush High gets 5+ stars. Great Job!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 13, 2006

I graduated from Bush and I made alot of friends, learned alot and am currently in college, voluteer fireman, army reservist, and employeed full time. I want my kids to go Bush. I have 2 siblings at Bush and they are doing great. I would recommend Bush to anyone.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 12, 2006

Wonderful! Best High School Ever! Everyone is so nice and friendly. Teachers are very motivated buy strict. You have to follow the rules. Best rule of thumb ... talk to the teacher first before you take sides. Love the international feel. World peace begins at Bush. Great kids, great teachers/coaches, solid principals.
—Submitted by 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.

539 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

544 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
84%
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.

451 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

443 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

451 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
59%
Social Studies

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

447 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

401 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

397 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

400 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
77%
Social Studies

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

398 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
98%

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

Math

All Students62%
Female62%
Male63%
Black or African American57%
Asian81%
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaska Native67%
White65%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education28%
Not special education64%
Limited English proficient (LEP)24%
Proficient in English66%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female91%
Male87%
Black or African American91%
Asian93%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Native75%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education48%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English92%
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 Students93%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African American93%
Asian98%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Native94%
White90%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education56%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
Black or African American71%
Asian86%
Hispanic65%
American Indian or Alaska Native68%
White86%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education22%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant71%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female74%
Male75%
Black or African American75%
Asian83%
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Native77%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Special education0%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)35%
Proficient in English78%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students94%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African American92%
Asian98%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Native92%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education36%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American98%
Asian96%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Native93%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education60%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black or African American90%
Asian94%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native97%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female93%
Male94%
Black or African American91%
Asian100%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White91%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education33%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White96%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
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 42% 48%
Black 36% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 14% 4%
White 8% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 7%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 5%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 6%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 42%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 42%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 24%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 13%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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6707 Fm 1464
Richmond, TX 77407
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