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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching2011
Beginning teachers0%8%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
English1920
Foreign language1921
Math2220
Science1821
Social Studies2122
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White42%36%
African American29%14%
Hispanic26%46%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%3%
Native American1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program27%47%
Special education3%11%
Gifted/talented students30%8%
Limited English proficient<1%16%
Attendance
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate96%96%
Mobility rate4%n/a
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,821$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Support services11%7%
School leadership10%12%
Other expenditures19%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:
  • Art History
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio 3-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • French Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Music Theory
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Psychology
  • Spanish Language
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World 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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