About This School
Preschool | Grades 9-12 | Wichita Falls ISD
Hirschi High School is located in Wichita Falls, TX and is one of 4 high schools in Wichita Falls Isd District. It is a magnet school that serves 705 students in grades 9-12.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Hirschi High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hirschi High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hirschi High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hirschi High School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Hirschi High School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Texas in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Hirschi High School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Hirschi High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Hirschi High School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
3106 Borton St, Wichita Falls, TX 76305
(940) 235-1070
High Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| City View Junior/Senior High School 1.5 miles |  |
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| Wichita Falls High School 2.8 miles | |
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| Notre Dame Catholic School 3.4 miles | n/a | |
| Agape Christian School 3.8 miles | n/a | |
| Bible Baptist Christian School 3.9 miles | n/a |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 705
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Hirschi High School had 61% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Texas had 50% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
Black
35%
White
32%
Hispanic
26%
Two or More Races
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
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Wichita Falls ISD District Spending
$8,080Per Pupil
The Wichita Falls ISD spends $8,080 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 34% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Wichita Falls ISD District
11:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Hirschi High School had 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Texas average is 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the TAKS
What is it?
The TAKS is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in Grades 3 through 9 in reading, in Grades 4 and 7 in writing, and in Grades 10 and 11 in English language arts. Math skills are assessed in Grades 3 through 11, and students are assessed in Grades 5, 8, 10, and 11 in science, and in Grades 8, 10, and 11 in social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of two ratings: met standard or commended performance. The goal is for all students to meet the state standard. Students must pass the TAKS tests in grades 3, 5, and 8 in order to be promoted to the next grade, and in grade 11 in order to graduate from high school.
About the ACT
What is it?
The ACT is a national college admissions test used to assess student performance in high school curriculum areas.
Which Grades and Subjects?
The ACT Composite score is an average of English, math, reading, and science scores. The scores reported are for 12th grade students who have taken the test in grades 10, 11 or 12.
How is it Scored?
ACT scores range from a low score of 1 to a high score of 36.
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4 out of 10
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