Overton High School

111 East Mckay St, Overton, TX 75684 | (903) 834-6143
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Student Enrollment: 285
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: P O Box 130, Overton, TX 75684
  • Principal or Admin: Mr Jim Fenton
  • Fax: (903) 834-6146
  • Website: www.overton.esc7.net
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: 285
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 30.7
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 9.3
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 151 (53.0%)
  • Females: 134 (47.0%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 29 (10.2%)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 99 (34.7%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 128 (44.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Overton High School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black3913.7%
Asian10.4%
Hispanic155.3%
White23080.7%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Overton High School
  Number Percent
6th Grade3713.0%
7th Grade3612.6%
8th Grade4114.4%
9th Grade4515.8%
10th Grade3311.6%
11th Grade4816.8%
12th Grade4515.8%
Breakdown of College Ready Graduates (2009)
Percent Ready For College in Reading
School:
82.0%
District:
82.0%
State:
62.0%
Percent Ready For College in Math
School:
65.0%
District:
60.0%
State:
60.0%
Graduation & Dropout Rates (2009)
Graduation Rate
School:
72.4%
District:
72.4%
State:
80.6%
Dropout Rate
School:
13.8%
District:
13.8%
State:
9.4%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$68,416
District:
$65,701
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$41,307
District:
$39,875
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$34,406
District:
$33,665
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$37,553
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$37,778
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$46,513
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$51,297
State:
$58,427
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
9.5
District:
9.2
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
30.3%
District:
33.1%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
13.1%
District:
16.5%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
27.3%
District:
27.6%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
13.1%
District:
10.3%
State:
18.3%
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

School Ratings and Reviews

Overall Rating: 5

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2 reviews for Overton High School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on December 20, 2008
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  • the teachers are very good with the kids
  • Reviewed by Former Student on May 27, 2008
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • I love Overton ISD. I loved going to sports events to support the Mustangs and still do! I miss going to Overton ISD so much. I loved Overton Elementary. I loved the parties. They had parties for every holiday even the last day of school.

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