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Waxahachie Global High School

Public | 9-12 | 350 students

 
 
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Posted June 11, 2013

As a former student of Global High School and alumni from Class of 2011 for high school and junior college, I was more than prepared for University level academics and expectations. I flourished and thrived at Global because the teachers are phenomenal and care about their students. Global is on its way to becoming a national flagship school for Early College High School and success in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics curricula. I often go back to my school and visit with the students and teachers, because for a lot of the graduates, Global is more than just a school it is a family and a second home. For parents and future students, this is an world class education that opens so many opportunities for its students.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 18, 2013

Waxahachie Global High school is an amazing high school to learn, grow, and discover. The teachers at Global genuinely care about each student, and regularly push them to be better individuals. Global offers the chance of achieving your Associates degree at the same time you receive your high school diploma, which is a great start to begin your future. Global is a school of choice, your choice to begin your future today.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 30, 2011

Waxahachie Global High School has fantastic educators, corriculum, and the chance to complete an Associates degree at the same time as a high school dipolma.


Posted October 11, 2009

Because we are hardworking. We do work together. We are a smaller community school and we can make a difference. We are the students of Waxahachie Global High.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 10, 2009

I love my school because it is small, and the teachers will always help you. It seems like everyone cares about you, and they always want to help you:)
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 7, 2009

It is intresting for my child and she is getting a great education for the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

We have the most attentive, hard-working teachers I've ever known.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

The kids love the school, and I love what it does for the kids!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

We love Global High for its Great teachers and all it offers are children.And no over crowding !!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

The teachers and staff are so supportive and they truely foster our student's creative talents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

WGH is a school dedicated to meeting the needs of students looking for science, math, engineering, or technology. It's also an early college high school and allows students to attend college in high school at no cost. The small classes are awesome for student self esteem!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

I love Waxahachie Global High because they are truly a 'Global' school with students attending from all parts of Ellis county. They are stepping out of the norm & discovering new ways of learning that are inspiring growth in the students & in the community! Go Wolves!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

Because our grandson attends there and he is doing great in this school academically. He loves the school and we support him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

Global has an eclectic population of students, complimenting each other perfectly. Shaping their learning is the Global 'dream-team' staff. It's not just the terrific teachers, but the administartion, and support staff as well. Our kids are way ahead of the curve because of them.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

This has been a great learning experience for my son. He is learning academics and small group social skills. The opportunities it will make are endless!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 6, 2009

Waxahachie Global High School brings out the best in every student. Each student can and does find where they belong, whether it be Math, Engineering, Science, Art, Computer or any other subject. Each students fits in somewhere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2008

I go to Waxahachie Global high and it's a great school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 10, 2007

I am a parent of a global student, I see him engaged in his assignments, excited about attending school. and actively learning new things. The whole concept behind this school is awesome, I am gald Waxahachie was selected for this innovative and unique opportunity to bring education back into the schools.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%

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 91% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
n/a
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

58 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students91%
Female81%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White95%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students99%
Female100%
Male98%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged94%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special educationn/a
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
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

English Language Arts

All Students92%
Female94%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special educationn/a
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students84%
Female82%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special educationn/a
Not special education86%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students97%
Female94%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged95%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education97%
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

English Language Arts

All Students98%
Female100%
Male97%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students98%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Special educationn/a
Not special education98%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students93%
Female87%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
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 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

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • 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 68% 31%
Hispanic 25% 50%
Black 3% 13%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Asian 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 10%N/A8%
Economically disadvantaged 38%N/A55%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 0%N/A17%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 0%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 25%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 25%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

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602 Second St
Waxahachie, TX 75165
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Phone: (972) 923-4761

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