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Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1615
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic97%75%
Hispanic1%6%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%2%
Black, not Hispanic<1%16%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program10%31%
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,431$9,675
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%62%
Student and staff support6%8%
Administration8%10%
Other expenditures25%21%
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:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • 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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