Carthage High School
School Overview
Carthage High School is a public school located in Carthage, Texas. It is a school in Carthage Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, about 62% of students are proficient in Math learning and 56% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 792 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1 where a total of 67 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 792 students are attending Carthage High School. By gender, there are 437 and 355 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Carthage High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 26 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 21 | 15 | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 26 | 18 | 8 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 67 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Carthage High School and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 98.5% of teachers are certified. 98.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 67 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 66 | 98.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | - | - |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.5% |
| School counselors | 2 | Students per counselor: 396 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 6,228 Households |
| Population | 15,930 |
| Male | 8,259 |
| Female | 8,112 |
| Child Population | 4,549 |
| Total Housing Units | 8,169 Units |
| Average House Value | $103,600 |
| Average Rent Cost | $751 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.90% |
| Average Household Income | $52,274 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 82.85% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Carthage High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 131 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 132 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Carthage High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 12 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 131 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 18 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 41 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 119 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 132 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Carthage Independent School District
In Carthage Independent School District, 5 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.