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Venus High School

Public | 9-12 | 514 students

 

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Posted June 11, 2013

The most unprofessional staff I have ever had to deal with. What a nasty little school and school district. From the school board all the way down to first grade. Do not expect your children to get an education. You MUST stay on top of it. From the principal to the teacher they do not want to see parents (they are professionals) who know what they are doing and frankly will tell you it is none of your business. Avoid at all cost.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 19, 2013

It's real easy for a teacher to get on here and blame the incompance of teachers on the lack of parental support. The truth, however, is this is one of the worst schools I have ever regretfully had my children attend and I am ecstatic about pulling them out and sending them to a much better district. There is no structure, incompetent and untrained as well as unskilled teaching staff, contribution to bad behavior from students do to lack of moral, professional behavior from staff, poor communication skills, limited teaching materials, and the list goes on. I have met few teachers in this district who honestly care about the education of their students. Instead of making improvement though, they would prefer to come to this sight and point blame at parents like a child playing the blame game. If you live in this district you would probably get farther with your child's education of you homeschooled them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 30, 2010

This rating is absolutely meaningless. You might have a few disgruntled parents, but those usually are parents who aren't involved in their children's lives anyhow. They expect the school to be a 'miracle worker' while they contribute nothing to the success of their kids. In fact, some probably couldn't tell you the names of their children's teachers or what grade their children are in. When we have open house at the high school and I have 10 parents show up (and I teach 130 students), that tells you something about parent involvement. So parents, quit complaining unless you can truthfully say you are involved in your kids' lives. You can't blame the teachers for the things you've never taught your children such as respect, follow-through, honoring commitment, and basic manners.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 2, 2008

The worst school I've seen. Drug activity, poor teachers, poor leadership. I see no desire for the school wanting to improve. They seem satisfied to be a total failure.
—Submitted by Elizabeth, a parent


Posted February 25, 2004

The reason we moved here was because of the school. Less violence, drugs, gang activity, etc.... no metal detecters, smaller class size, more individual attention. We do not regret our desion. Had 3 children attend. High school only.
—Submitted by jeff d., 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.

137 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
90%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
54%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
56%
Social Studies

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

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

111 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
92%
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%
Female67%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian40%
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Special education29%
Not special education67%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students89%
Female90%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Special education64%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant89%
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 Students79%
Female84%
Male75%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic76%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education54%
Not special education82%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant81%
Gifted/talented88%

Math

All Students52%
Female43%
Male63%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White52%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Special education0%
Not special education56%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant53%
Gifted/talented88%

Science

All Students65%
Female51%
Male82%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education0%
Not special education72%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant66%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students83%
Female75%
Male92%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education54%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant83%
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 American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special education63%
Not special education96%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant94%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students82%
Female87%
Male78%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic78%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education71%
Not special education83%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students86%
Female85%
Male88%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education86%
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged99%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
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 "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
White 53% 31%
Hispanic 38% 50%
Black 4% 13%
Asian 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 21%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 55%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 4%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 6%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 21%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 21%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 22%N/A23%
21 or more years 30%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Juan Castaneda
Fax number
  • (972) 366-8919

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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#12 Bulldog Dr
Venus, TX 76084
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