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Teacher Experience
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Average years teaching1611
Beginning teachers6%8%
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Average Class Size
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
English2820
Foreign language2421
Math2920
Science2921
Social Studies3022
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White40%36%
Hispanic28%46%
Asian/Pacific Islander18%3%
African American14%14%
Native American<1%<1%
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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 education6%11%
Gifted/talented students33%8%
Limited English proficient6%16%
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Attendance
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Source: TX Education Agency, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate95%96%
Mobility rate13%n/a
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  Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,472$8,818
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Support services10%7%
School leadership10%12%
Other expenditures21%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 Drawing
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Chinese Language & Culture
  • Computer Science A
  • Computer Science AB
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Environmental Science
  • European History
  • French Language
  • French Literature
  • Geography: Human
  • German Language
  • Government & Politics: Comparative
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Italian Language and Culture
  • Japanese Language & Culture
  • Latin: Catullus Horace
  • Latin: Vergil
  • U.S. 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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