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Fox Technical High School

Public | 9-12 | 587 students

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7 reviews of this school


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Posted April 16, 2010

This Is A Really Good School, They Have Inproved On Alot And Are Still Going!!![:
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 9, 2009

it is a good school. i like my teachers and friends there.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 25, 2005

I attend this school and would say it is ok. I dont feel challenged here everything is on basic level. Don't get me wrong the teachers are great and they work hard, but it is the students. the students are not motivated to try hard. everyone seems to set for second best.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 1, 2005

Would definitely recommend. Each child is treated fairly. Great teachers.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 1, 2005

Good teachers. All students are treated fairly
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 11, 2004

Best School in San Antonio. My Grand-daughter Ivanka went here and now my other Grand-daughter Shirley is attending.Great School.
—Submitted by Jerry Leonard, a parent


Posted December 8, 2003

THANK YOU Teachers at FOX TECH My Daughter would have not gotten this far without your help! I really want to THANK Mr. Robert's & Mr. Horn For everything.
—Submitted by Rose Moreno, 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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

158 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
46%
Social Studies

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

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

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 95% in 2011.

179 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
92%

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 Students88%
Female86%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education88%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented94%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education100%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students91%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education86%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)64%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students76%
Female81%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged64%
Special education40%
Not special education77%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students63%
Female58%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education40%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)25%
Proficient in English67%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented94%

Social Studies

All Students88%
Female92%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education30%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)73%
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
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%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education80%
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)78%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)87%
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students95%
Female93%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic95%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)86%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female99%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
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 "Academically Acceptable".
  • 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 94% 48%
Black 4% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
White 1% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 14%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 11%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 91%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 4%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 22%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 29%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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637 N Main Ave
San Antonio, TX 78205
Phone: (210) 226-5103

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