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  Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Students per FTE teacher1714
 
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  Students

Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic79%73%
Black, not Hispanic9%8%
Hispanic8%12%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%1%
Student Economic Level
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Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This SchoolState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program13%39%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,877$9,305
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%62%
Student and staff support9%6%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures17%21%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 
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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
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science A
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Language & Composition
  • English Literature & Composition
  • European History
  • Government & Politics: Comparative
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Physics B
  • Psychology
  • Statistics
  • 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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