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  Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1512
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic96%95%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic1%2%
Hispanic1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program52%34%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,390$12,284
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional70%65%
Student and staff support4%5%
Administration7%10%
Other expenditures19%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2006-2007 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Spanish Language
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2006-2007

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2006-2007 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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