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Sulphur Springs High School

Public | 9-12 | 1156 students

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Posted October 9, 2010

I am a 1989 graduate of Sulphur Springs High School and have had 2 of my kids graduate from there as well. I have another child in that school now. They have good teachers that care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 18, 2010

Sulphur Springs High School was the best school I have ever attended. The teachers, with a few exceptions, are very good at what they do. They are very attentive to each student.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 21, 2009

I think that the school is okay. Some teachers are very good at what they do although some shouldn't even be a teacher. The school puts more effort into the sports when they should be spending it on academics since that is what should be more important. The sports is really good especially the football team, but the academics like UIL and BPA should be looked into more and put more money into that fund than all the money going to sports.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 6, 2007

In August new science and fine arts buildings opened to modernize facilities. Over 60% of students participate in extra-curricular activities which are open to all students. Last year the 24 year district academic champion ended with 2nd place finish. Several students advanced to state.


Posted August 1, 2007

The long and short of it is that the High School is overcrowded and needs updating. My son will be a junior this year and he has mentioned many times that he wished there were a wrestling team. The main focus of this school is football, so, if your children don't play football, well then there is not much else to do. I have had 2 other children graduate from this high school, a son who loved theatre (Mrs. Magness is great) and a daughter who was in drill team. My youngest would love if there was a wrestling team, they have powerlifting, why not wrestling?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2006

The classes here are generally overcrowded, and students are not given adequate attention due to this problem. SSHS employs some amazing teachers, but they're stretched far too thin and can only do the best job possible with what they're given. I have to specify that it is the school setup that bothers me, not the teachers.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 25, 2005

Strong English and science departments; also fine arts
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 13, 2005

My son is a sophomore at SSHS and so far I have had no problems. The teacher seem to care and help when possible.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2005

I think the teacher really care about the students.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted January 14, 2005

The theater group here is amazing! These children went far in last years One Act Play! Their teacher is also a wonderful lady. They love each other as an family! If your child is into theater they would love here!
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 5, 2004

My children had a great experience at SSISD. Sulphur Springs is a great community to raise a family and the schools are excellent and provide a great base for your children. The faculty and staff honestly strive to make school a great experience for every child there. There are many great organizations and extracurricular activities for your child to get involved in. I would most definetely recommend Sulphur Springs schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2004

I think that all the SSISD schools need to be torn down. If you were to go in you would see how overcrowded they were, how they need better equipment, how the schools are falling apart and so much more. Also, all the good teachers aren't getting paid enough, they have too many coaches that are teachers who complain about not getting enough money but yet all their classes do is sit down and talk. SSISD needs to provide more activites for the kids so they aren't geting in trouble with bigger people in Sulphur Springs.
—Submitted by a student


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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.

285 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

290 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

274 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

263 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

268 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
65%
Social Studies

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

268 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
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.

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

235 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

239 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
94%
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 Students69%
Female73%
Male66%
Black or African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education25%
Not special education73%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English72%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant69%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education42%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)38%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
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%
Female96%
Male85%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education25%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students78%
Female79%
Male77%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education15%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)22%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant78%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students76%
Female76%
Male76%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education6%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)22%
Proficient in English80%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant76%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students91%
Female92%
Male91%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education59%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)44%
Proficient in English94%
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%
Female96%
Male92%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education65%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students91%
Female89%
Male92%
Black or African American68%
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education54%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students92%
Female90%
Male95%
Black or African American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education67%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female97%
Male97%
Black or African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White99%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education74%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English97%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant97%
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 Unacceptable".

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 66% 34%
Hispanic 18% 48%
Black 15% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 15%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 6%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 40%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 5%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 26%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 26%N/A23%
21 or more years 23%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1200 Connally
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482
Phone: (903) 885-2158

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