La Porte High School
School Overview
La Porte High School is a public school located in La Porte, Texas. It is a school in La Porte Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 31% of students are proficient in Math learning and 48% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,162 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 148 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,162 students are attending La Porte High School. By gender, there are 1,148 and 1,014 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
La Porte High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 242 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 90 | 46 | 44 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| Black | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| White | 127 | 60 | 67 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IDEA program | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 242 | 114 | 128 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 148 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for La Porte High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 87.2% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 148 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 148 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 11 | 7.4% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 8 | 5.4% |
| School counselors | 5 | Students per counselor: 432 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 2 | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 15,057 Households |
| Population | 43,191 |
| Male | 21,588 |
| Female | 21,731 |
| Child Population | 13,291 |
| Total Housing Units | 16,045 Units |
| Average House Value | $156,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,121 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.10% |
| Average Household Income | $80,880 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 85.90% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
La Porte High School offers 22 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 603 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 446 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at La Porte High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 22 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 603 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 33 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 176 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 559 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 446 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in La Porte Independent School District
In La Porte Independent School District, 14 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.