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Hirschi High School

Public | 9-12 | 723 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 23, 2012

I loved this school! I had some of my best years at HHS. At this school your a name instead of an ID number. You make close relationships with your teachers and can get a lot of individual attention if you need it. Another great thing is that you have the opportunity to participate in as many extra curricular activities as you want. I was in IB classes, choir, played varsity sports, a PAL, etc. The IB experience helped me tremendously when I went to college too.
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 13, 2008

Hirschi is the ONLY high school in Wichita Falls I would let my children attend. I am an educator and have pretty high standards. My oldest graduated from Hirschi in 2007. He was a very bright child but didn't like paperwork. Hirschi teachers recognized his strengths and gave him opportunities to excel and grow. We were very pleased with curriculum and teachers. They are not just teaching to the test they are creating life long learners. We were very involved with band which is an excellent program. Our second child will start here this year. We wouldn't have her any where else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 17, 2007

Hirschi is the best kept secret in Wichita Falls. The atmosphere at Hirschi is family oriented, school spirited, and all around incredible. The building is in better shape than the other high schools in the district and the programs/extracurricular activities they offer fits just about any child's personality and personal strengths. I absolutely love Hirschi and would recommend it to any prospective student.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 4, 2007

this school was the best 4 years of my life...all the teachers were always there for me pushing me to excell and become whatever i wanted to be...I became a nurse because of the medical program in this school and all the teachers are the best...Thanks for everything!!!!!!


Posted August 28, 2007

I love the smallness of the classes...more individualized attention if and when needed...The halls are never overly overcrowded, the parking is wonderful and the staff is great!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2007

I had one son graduate from Hirschi. I also have a senior this year as well as a freshman just starting at Hirschi... I think Hirschi is a wonderful school and would not want my kids attending another school in this area.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 21, 2006

My son is a senior at Hirschi High School. I have been very pleased with everything at Hirschi high. The IB program is wonderful. The teachers are awesome! I love the student-teacher ratio. My son's counselor is always there with good helpful information. I highly recommend Hirschi High School. B.Reed
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

The highest quality of education is available for your child at HHS, if you and your student are up for the challange. The school has a dedicated staff and are available at any time for guidence.
—Submitted by Paul & Donna Buckingham, 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.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

144 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
79%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

140 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
53%
Social Studies

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

139 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
95%
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 Students55%
Female54%
Male55%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Special education30%
Not special education58%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant55%
Gifted/talented90%

Reading

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
Black or African American86%
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education78%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English90%
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 Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black or African American84%
Asiann/a
Hispanic98%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education83%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)80%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students59%
Female49%
Male69%
Black or African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education18%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English59%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant59%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students63%
Female56%
Male70%
Black or African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Special education27%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)60%
Proficient in English63%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant63%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black or African American80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White96%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education73%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)100%
Proficient in English90%
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 Students96%
Female93%
Male99%
Black or African American98%
Asian83%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged97%
Special education88%
Not special education97%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English98%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant96%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students86%
Female82%
Male89%
Black or African American79%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education59%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant86%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female84%
Male92%
Black or African American86%
Asian67%
Hispanic83%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Special education71%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Black or African American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged97%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education94%
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

  • 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 "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
Black 38% 14%
White 36% 34%
Hispanic 23% 48%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 20%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 8%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 2%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 58%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 3%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 25%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 23%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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3106 Borton St
Wichita Falls, TX 76305
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Phone: (940) 235-1070

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