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  Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1211
Beginning teachers7%8%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
English2420
Foreign language2321
Math2220
Science2521
Social Studies2622
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
African American38%14%
Hispanic27%46%
White22%36%
Asian/Pacific Islander12%3%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program40%47%
Special education12%11%
Gifted/talented students28%8%
Limited English proficient5%16%
Attendance
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate95%96%
Mobility rate21%n/a
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$6,833$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%60%
Support services9%7%
School leadership8%12%
Other expenditures18%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
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • European History
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Physics B
  • 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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