Big Sandy High School
School Overview
Big Sandy High School is a public school located in Big Sandy, Texas. It is a school in Big Sandy Independent School District (Upshur and Wood Counties) district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 47% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 219 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1 where a total of 24 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 219 students are attending Big Sandy High School. By gender, there are 133 and 86 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Big Sandy High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 18 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 15 | 6 | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 18 | 8 | 10 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 24 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Big Sandy High School and the students to teacher ratio is 9 to 1. All teachers are certified. 91.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 24 | Students per teacher: 9 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 24 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 4.2% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 4.2% |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 219 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 1,363 Households |
| Population | 3,946 |
| Male | 1,863 |
| Female | 2,088 |
| Child Population | 978 |
| Total Housing Units | 1,766 Units |
| Average House Value | $149,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $697 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.50% |
| Average Household Income | $41,506 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 81.17% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Big Sandy High School offers 4 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 30 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 14 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Big Sandy High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 4 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 30 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 10 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 19 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 16 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 14 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Big Sandy Independent School District
In Big Sandy Independent School District, 3 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.