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  Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1413
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic93%72%
Hispanic3%13%
Black, not Hispanic<1%8%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%5%
Unspecified2%n/a
Student Economic Level
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Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program10%29%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,877$12,808
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%63%
Student and staff support12%10%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Physics B
  • Spanish Language
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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