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Edison High School

Public | 9-12 | 1684 students

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Posted April 26, 2010

i think edison high school is the best because teachers know how to teach us, but there some theachers that dnt, i like alot edison high school n it has teach me alot of stuff this 4 years n im proud of graduating from edison this 2010
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 3, 2009

i love Edison im a freshmen and i love it there edison has an awesome magnet program for health professions
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 10, 2007

Edison High School is a very good school. I was a part of the magnet program (health professions)and the teachers and curriculum were great. So many great opportunities opened up for me because of it. Year after year the overall curriculum at Edison gets better with so many great opportunities for students to get ahead through AP classes and Dual Credit. My mother was very involved at school which helped a great deal and now that I have graduated and my sister is a freshman I am now very involved with PTSA.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 27, 2006

Well the school has great teacher's and is a good learning enviornment. It has a great magnet program as well. Where the students are taught everything medical. Great for if you want to be a doctor or pharmacist or anything like that. In junior and senior year the teacher's are allowed to take the student's to volunteer and go to the hospital's to help out. Thay have a whole new music building. Which is really beautiful. They have good sports including softball, football, soccer, swimming, tennis, basketball, golf, water-polo and a cheer leading squad. Which also includes the dance team. And all the sports can be for both boys and girls. So that should be much fun. The teacher's are friendly. They have a great principal. ALways on track. Overall the school is great, the enviornment is great. And the school is recognized and is moving it's way up to exemplary.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 11, 2005

I want to start off by saying Edison is a good school. There are lots of things that could be improved, like the safety and discipline actions. Edison is an on campus lunch but everyone knows you can leave and they will not tell you anything. The principle is the best I have ever known and works to better the kids education. There is not that much parent involvement within the school or the community. the teachers are some of the best I have ever meet but it is hard for them because they are trying to get there students ready for TAKS. I think that is wrong, there job is not only teach us about some state test but to get us ready for what is to come in our future.
—Submitted by David, a former student


Posted April 22, 2004

I am making this review as a former student of Edison HS. The teachers really prepared me for college. They also really cared about us. They made sure we suceeded. I have recieved my BA in History from UTSA and a few hours from completing my masters at OLLU. I would say you guys did a great job. Thank you Coach Williams, Canales, Nalley, Mrs. Martin, Rodriguez, Castillo, and Mrs. Graham.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 24, 2004

The great principal's experience, his leadership, and person interaction with the students give a personal feeling of acceptance in the school.


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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.

476 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

484 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

362 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

353 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

359 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
57%
Social Studies

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

353 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
87%
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.

325 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

321 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

315 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
69%
Social Studies

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

317 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

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

Math

All Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
Special education3%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)40%
Proficient in English57%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant54%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students81%
Female80%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education32%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)54%
Proficient in English85%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
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 Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education32%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)55%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students60%
Female59%
Male62%
Black or African American88%
Asiann/a
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Special education8%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)31%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented98%

Science

All Students62%
Female59%
Male65%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged60%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education8%
Not special education68%
Limited English proficient (LEP)17%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant62%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female91%
Male90%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education54%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
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%
Female97%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education76%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)72%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education52%
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant85%
Gifted/talented97%

Science

All Students87%
Female85%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Native67%
White71%
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education46%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Native100%
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

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 94% 48%
White 3% 34%
Black 2% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 11%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 10%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 84%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 7%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 22%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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701 Santa Monica St
San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (210) 733-9147

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