Calhoun High School

201 Sandcrab Blvd, Port Lavaca, TX 77979 | (361) 552-3775
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Student Enrollment: 1,231
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Principal or Admin: Mr Edward Presley
  • Fax: (361) 551-2620
  • Website: www.calcoisd.org
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 1,231
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 81.9
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 629 (51.1%)
  • Females: 602 (48.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 91 (7.4%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 510 (41.4%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 601 (48.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Calhoun High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian30.2%
Black262.1%
Asian856.9%
Hispanic62250.5%
White49540.2%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Calhoun High School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten80.6%
9th Grade31225.3%
10th Grade31525.6%
11th Grade33026.8%
12th Grade26621.6%
Breakdown of College Ready Graduates (2009)
Percent Ready For College in Reading
School:
69.0%
District:
65.0%
State:
62.0%
Percent Ready For College in Math
School:
55.0%
District:
52.0%
State:
60.0%
Graduation & Dropout Rates (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
93.8%
District:
92.3%
State:
80.6%
Dropout Rate
School:
1.2%
District:
1.0%
State:
9.4%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$79,837
District:
$75,728
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$47,601
District:
$45,987
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$40,531
District:
$38,832
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$39,009
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$44,374
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$50,778
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$53,996
State:
$58,427
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
14.4
District:
13.1
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
20.7%
District:
24.3%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
15.9%
District:
18.9%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
36.3%
District:
29.8%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
22.7%
District:
22.2%
State:
18.3%
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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  • Reviewed by Former Student on November 14, 2011
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • Leadership, achievement and teachers are excellent. Great sports programs and fine coaches. A all the way!

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