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Clark High School

Public | 9-12 | 2690 students

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Posted September 17, 2009

great band, teams, educators, admin, support staff, and especially students!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

I'm a parent of 2 girls. One goes to Clark and the other will enter Clark next year. I had to tranfer my daughter from Marshall to Clark for the ed. I have just recentlly move into the clark district so my younger daughter can go to clark. My rent will be more but it all worth it. Love Clark High School. The ed & teachers & students are great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2008

I was a student of Clark H.S., I graduated in 2006. I had the most awesome experience there. I attended my full four years of high school. Clark has the best teachers of all. Especially Mrs. Jennifer Johnson who teaches BCIS I & II. She was a great help for me and all the students that took her. I still keep in touch. Thank you Clark for my best four years of high school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 6, 2006

I am a former student of Clark H.S., and I graduated in 1985. I had the most wonderful experiences at Clark. The teachers were great. I now have a son who attends Clark and he really likes it. He has excelled and is an honor student -- Thank you Clark -- You have done a wonderful job. The support from your teachers is outstanding. Unfortunately, we will not be at Clark next year (we'll be at o'Connor). I just hope my children experience the same level of excellence that Clark has provided.
—Submitted by Louise C., a parent


Posted August 26, 2006

I am happy to report that this is my second child at Clark High School and the staff is wonderful and always involved and keeping me up to date on progress with my children. My daughter graduated 2006 and my son will be graduating 2008. I look forward to another productive year with the staff of Clark High School. The faculty is to be commended for their continuous support. I am always well informed about my son's progress. My son is participating in Football and Band and would not be taking all AP classes if it wasn't for AVID. Thank you staff and keep up the good work! Go Cougars!
—Submitted by Alice Mann, a parent


Posted June 19, 2006

very nice campus beautiful facilties. not very diverse but kids are nice. The academics are top. If your child wants to specailize in one field they can find the tools to do that at Clark.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 16, 2006

My experience with this High School has been excellent.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 6, 2006

Clark offers a great varity of academic programs from ESL to Duel College Credit Courses. They offer Band, Choir, ROTC, Orchestra, woodshop, metal shop. They also have a great number of parents who are very involved in the school.
—Submitted by a staff


Posted September 17, 2005

I am a student in the school and I find it to be a great school so far with a few problems. They issue you a locker in the beginning of the school year but it is impossible to go to your locker then to your next class unless ure locker and your next class is next to each other.
—Submitted by mark, a student


Posted September 14, 2005

I recently had the chance to do a walk thru at the clark high school campus and was extremely please with the knowledge and professionalism that the staff exzumed. I was also impressed with how well be haved the student were at this campus.
—Submitted by Cathy mason, a administrator


Posted July 11, 2005

Academic programs are excellent!! Students are tops in AP scores and MANY students go on to college. Not only are sports second to none, but the journalism, art, science and music depts. win numerous awards every year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2005

A good, quality education in a safe environment is offered in this public high school. As much individual attention is given as possible due to poor state funding.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 15, 2004

I wouldn't begin to send a child to Clark. The kids are disrespectful and act like monsters. If your child is a middle of the road student teachers pay little attention to helping in anyway thus paving the road for peer pressure!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 27, 2003

I am very pleased with the involvement of the faculty as well as the principal. Great parent paticipation with the Marching Band. Great journalism teacher. There are many extracurricular activities. Much more than when I was in high school. I do believe the teachers had a great impact on my sons motivation, participation and education. We recieved reports every six weeks to inform us of grades and attendance. If you needed to clarify anything with school participation or the student, the school office was very helpful.
—Submitted by Josephine Scardetta Stevenson, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

not a parent but I use to go to this school... they helped me graduate with my class of 98...when I had trouble catching up...thanks yall i appre....it


Posted August 10, 2003

I feel the principal doesn't familiarize himself with the student body as much as he should. As a former student, I was not aware of what Mr. Schmidt looked like until my junior year there, nor did I recognize any familiarity between him and the students. As a principal, Mr. Schmidt has a responsibility to interact with the pupils and make them feel at ease with him. Furthermore, the student population is much too large to control and maintain good care of. I attended a different high school my freshman year and went on many memorable field trips, yet, in the three years I attended Clark, I experienced none. Students have a lot of trouble getting from class to class with the amount of 'traffic' in the hallways and going to their locker seems to be impossible, when in fact, it's quite necessary, considering the amount of books they carry. However, the academics are, in my opinion, very good. Many of the teachers were very familiar with the material and taught it well.
—Submitted by a former 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.

630 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

650 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
93%
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.

624 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

598 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

602 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Social Studies

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

605 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
97%
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.

577 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
97%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

567 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

570 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
95%
Social Studies

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

569 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

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 Students86%
Female85%
Male86%
Black or African American58%
Asian89%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education68%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English87%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented99%

Reading

All Students94%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African American84%
Asian89%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education78%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English96%
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 Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education75%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black or African American69%
Asian86%
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education69%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented99%

Science

All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black or African American66%
Asian82%
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education84%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)67%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African American95%
Asian100%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education95%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)89%
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

English Language Arts

All Students98%
Female97%
Male98%
Black or African American97%
Asian90%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education81%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)62%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students95%
Female95%
Male94%
Black or African American74%
Asian95%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education71%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)77%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American90%
Asian90%
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education96%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female99%
Male100%
Black or African American97%
Asian95%
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)85%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant100%
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 44% 48%
White 43% 34%
Black 8% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 4%
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 12%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 25%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 8%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 28%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 19%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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5150 De Zavala Rd
San Antonio, TX 78249
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Phone: (210) 397-5150

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