DEER PARK HIGH SCHOOL

School Profile Data collected by Rosa Ramos

LOCATION
Deer Park High School is located in the southeast region of Texas. The school is in the heart of the city of Deer Park. The population of Deer Park is 32,995.

LOCATION

TEAM DEER PARK

Video production presented at the 2013 Deer Park Independent School District Convocation at the beginning of the school year. The video describes the area and the school district.
ON-LINE VIDEO LINK:
http://vimeo.com/73879077

STUDENT DATA - GENDER

Category

Percentage

Total students

Gender

Girls

50.58%
2836 students

Boys

49.42%

STUDENT DATA ETHNIC DISTRIBUTION

Two or more races
Pacific Islander Hispanic Asian American Indian White African American 0.00% 2.60% 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 1.60% 0.20% 42.60%

Ethnic Distribution

1.80%
1.10% 50.10%

Total students: 2836

STUDENT DATA MORE STUDENT INFORMATION

Category Percentage Total students

More student information

Economically disadvantaged Limited English Proficient (LEP) Alternative disciplinary placement At-Risk Transient (mobility) Dropout rate

37.5 % 3.4% 3.4% 2836 students 35.9% 11.8% 2.4%

FACULTY DATA GENDER

Category Percenta ge Females 61.3% Total faculty

Gender

Male

38.7%

194 faculty members

FACULTY DATA ETHNICITY

Ethnic Distribution
Two or more races Pacific Islander Hispanic Asian American Indian White African American 3.30% 0.00%

9.20%
0.80% 0.40% 84.70% 1.60%

0.00% 10.00%20.00%30.00%40.00%50.00%60.00%70.00%80.00%90.00%

Total faculty: 194

FACULTY DATA EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

DEGREES
Bachelor's Master's Doctorate 0-8 9-16 17-24 34-41 4% [CATEGORY NAME] [PERCENTAG E]

YEARS OF SERVICE
25-32 34-41

25-32 12%

0-8 38%

Master's 47%

Bachelor's 53%

17-24 18%

9-16 28% *There were no faculty with 33, 37-40 years of service.

SPECIAL CURRICULUM PROGRAMS AVID

Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) is a college-preparation program. AVID is an elective. The students can enroll in junior high and continue through high school. The students benefit from tutorials, guest speakers and colleges visits. DPHS is working towards being a demonstration (exemplary) AVID school.
DPHS-AVID Video Link: http://vimeo.com/54636295

SPECIAL CURRICULUM PROGRAMS CULINARY ARTS

The culinary arts program is an elective program. This program has been very successful in preparing students for the restaurant industry. The school has a fullcommercial kitchen and students serve the DPHS faculty and cater to the district. The group competes nationally and has been very successful under the direction of Chef Reginald Vincent.

SPECIAL CURRICULUM PROGRAMS ADVANCED ACADEMICS

The school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses that follow a national curriculum. Students take an exam and are can earn college credit courses. Students can also enroll in dual credit courses at the local community college. Students enroll as college students and receive credit for high school and college. See courses offered: Click here.

SPECIAL CURRICULUM PROGRAMS ADVANCED ACADEMICS: DUAL CREDIT & AP COURSES

World History* U.S. History** Sociology** Psychology** English I-III* English IV*** U.S. History*** Economics*** College Algebra** Trigonometry** History*** Automotive Technology** Cosmetology** CATE as approved** Government*** Economics** Micro/Macro Economics* Calculus BC* Calculus AB* Statistics* Biology* Chemistry*

Physics* Studio Art* French Language* Spanish Language* German Language* Computer Science I* Computer Science II*
* AP ** Dual *** Both

SPECIAL CURRICULUM PROGRAMS LIFE SKILLS

Life Skills is a Special Education curriculum for students with multiple handicaps and health issues. They have a practicum/functional curriculum. The students have personal care services and special transportation if needed. The students raise money to fund activities and gain practical skills by maintaining a school-wide recycling program, selling tacos and managing the on-campus clothing and school supplies stores.

RESOURCES
http://www.deerparktx.gov - City logo http://www.dpisd.org -AEIS Report 2012 -Vimeo video links -Curriculum Programs