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Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1519
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic78%46%
Hispanic13%34%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%7%
Black, not Hispanic2%11%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program14%41%
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$8,819$11,078
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Student and staff support11%6%
Administration9%15%
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:
  • Calculus AB
  • Chemistry
  • English Literature & Composition
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2006-2007

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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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