Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers7%8%
1 to 5 years30%30%
6 to 10 years16%20%
11 to 20 years26%23%
21 or more years21%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
English2320
Foreign language2221
Math1920
Science2321
Social Studies2422
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
Hispanic43%47%
White40%35%
Black16%14%
Asian or Pacific Islander<1%3%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged51%55%
Special education13%10%
Gifted/talented students5%8%
Limited English proficient6%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,144$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Support services9%10%
School leadership12%11%
Other expenditures22%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Calculus AB
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • French Language
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • 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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