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Sweetwater High School

Public | 9-12 | 519 students

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3 stars

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Posted November 15, 2011

Compared to the schools I had recently attended in Florida, I would easily say this school was above average. Friendly staff, fun environment.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 19, 2007

It's great if you are a football player. If your not you are going to have a tough time fitting in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 19, 2006

I attended Sweetwater High in the late 80's now I have a child that is attending. Unfortunately time has not fixed problems plagued by the small town school. Parent do not interact unless it involves football. Teachers since of discipline has slowly eroded over the years due to the upper supervision including the superintendent. The quality of course material is still good, not exceptional unless you are in the Honor courses. The school system needs improvements and it is just not coming do to the status quo! Yet, the same problems occur at larger school districts Sweetwater should be able to change and be the best do to the relatively small size.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 13, 2006

My daughter graduated from this school in 2003 and let me just say that this school is all about football. That's great if you have sons or are interested in football, but they dont give great credit to the arts. I wished we had lived in a bigger city so that she could have excelled using her talents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 29, 2005

I personally went to Sweetwater High School as did my entire family. My child attends now and we absolutely love it. She is involved in the many activities they offer and she loves her teachers. Your children will love it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 14, 2005

Great school. Small country town setting with a wonderful academics program. Of course, West Texas football. Baseball has recently been added.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted June 13, 2004

I am a parent of a student in this school. I feel that a great majority of the teachers don't do their best to teach the students. You might find one or two who truly cares about the students. To the others it's just an job.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 19, 2003

my overall opinion on this school is that this school supervision level is not one of their strong points!
—Submitted by a former student


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.

142 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

125 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
93%

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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

105 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
86%
Social Studies

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

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
98%
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 Students63%
Female65%
Male60%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education18%
Not special education71%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male83%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education52%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
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 Students89%
Female95%
Male81%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education43%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students65%
Female69%
Male60%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged52%
Not economically disadvantaged76%
Special education27%
Not special education69%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students74%
Female70%
Male78%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Special education17%
Not special education80%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant74%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students95%
Female95%
Male96%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic96%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education83%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant95%
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 Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education58%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students86%
Female87%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Special education45%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special education27%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant87%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Unacceptable".
  • 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
White 56% 34%
Hispanic 35% 48%
Black 9% 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 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 1%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 46%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 2%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 13%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 27%N/A23%
21 or more years 33%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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1205 Ragland
Sweetwater, TX 79556
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Phone: (325) 235-4371

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