Teachers

Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Beginning teachers2%8%
1 to 5 years35%30%
6 to 10 years26%20%
11 to 20 years30%23%
21 or more years7%19%
Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
English2420
Foreign language2221
Math2220
Science2221
Social Studies2522
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White70%35%
Hispanic20%47%
Black7%14%
Asian or Pacific Islander2%3%
Native American<1%<1%
Student Subgroups
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
 This SchoolState Average
Economically disadvantaged14%55%
Special education12%10%
Gifted/talented students10%8%
Limited English proficient2%17%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,468$7,733
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional60%60%
Support services11%10%
School leadership11%11%
Other expenditures18%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 History
  • Art: Studio 2-D Design
  • Art: Studio Drawing
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Computer Science AB
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • French Literature
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Latin: Vergil
  • Music Theory
  • Physics C: Mechanics
  • Spanish Language
  • Spanish Literature
  • Statistics
  • U.S. History
  • World 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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