William C. Zappa
University of St. Thomas
Graduate School of Education
Administrative Internship II
EDUC 6331
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
History
• Founded as the Houston Academy- 1878 to 1881
• Clopper Institute- 1881 to 1886
• Houston Normal School- 1886 to 1895
• Houston High School- 1895 to 1926
• Central High School- 1926 to 1955
• Sam Houston High School – 1955 to 2008
• Closed and Reopened as Sam Houston Math, Science &
Technology Center – 2008 to Present
*Mascot is the Bengal Tigers
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**Lyndon B. Johnson taught English and Speech at Houston
in the 1920’s.
website: http://schools.houstonisd.org
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
School Profile
SY 2010-2011
Student Enrollment
2588
Grades 9-12
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Vision & Mission
Vision Statement: To create students to become educated and
Responsible participants and leaders in a democratic society,
by taking part in mainstream activities of the school and completing
a rigorous college preparation program.
Mission Statement: Sam Houston Math, Science and Technology Center is
committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment in which all learners
can develop their teamwork efforts, instill integrity, know the power of generosity,
be fully engaged in their creative potential in preparation to learn and be rigorous
in the learning process and ensure lifelong success.
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Values
Teamwork
Generosity
Integrity
Values
Success
Rigor
Engagement
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Student Demographics
African American
145
White
44
Hispanic
2392
Asian
4
Pacific Islander
1
American Indian
2
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Demographics by Programs
3000 2588
2319
2500
2102
2000
1236
1500
1000
616
409
399
356
500
129
129
0
Student Enrollment
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Learning Data
Subject
School Year
Reading/ELA 2011
2010
Mathematics 2011
2010
Science
2011
2010
Social Studies 2011
2010
State
District
Group
Campus
90%
90%
84%
84%
83%
82%
95%
94%
87%
83%
81%
80%
79%
94%
94%
93%
88%
89%
74%
71%
77%
74%
94%
93%
85%
82%
73%
70%
68%
65%
92%
90%
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
SAT/ACT Test Results
For Class 2010
Tested: 54.6%
At/Above Criterion: 4.8%
Average SAT Score: 811
Average ACT Score: 17.1
College-Ready Graduates
Eng Lang Arts: 52%
Mathematics: 53%
Both Subjects: 37%
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Teacher Data (percentages)
African American
42
Female: 63%
Male: 37%
Hispanic
19
White
29
American Indian
0
Asian
9
Pacific Islander
0
Two or More
Races 1
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Teacher’s Education and Experience
Over 20 years
11-20 Year
6-10 Years
1-5 Years
Beginning
0
20
40
60
Number of Teachers
Advanced Degrees
Masters: 23%
PhD: 0%
80
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Career & Technical Programs
• Information & Technology (Computer Repair and Website Design)
• Biomedical Classes
• Plumbing
• Cosmetology
• Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
• Human Resources
• Career Preparations
Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Extra Curricular Programs