1. University of St. Thomas Graduate School of Education
William C. Zappa
University of St. Thomas
Graduate School of Education
Administrative Internship II
EDUC 6331

2. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
History
Founded as the Houston Academy to 1881
Clopper Institute to 1886
Houston Normal School to 1895
Houston High School to 1926
Central High School 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
**Lyndon B. Johnson taught English and Speech at Houston
I in the 1920’s.
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3. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
School Profile SY
Student Enrollment
2588
Grades 9-12

4. 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.

5. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Values
Teamwork
Generosity
Integrity
Values
Success
Engagement
Rigor

6. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Student Demographics

7. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center Demographics by Programs

8. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Learning Data
Subject
School Year
State
District
Group
Campus
Reading/ELA
2011
90%
87%
88%
85%
2010
83%
89%
82%
Mathematics
84%
81%
74%
73%
80%
71%
70%
Science
79%
77%
68%
94%
65%
Social Studies
95%
92%
93%

9. 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%

10. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Teacher Data (percentages)
Female: 63%
Male: 37%

11. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Teacher’s Education and Experience
Number of Teachers
Advanced Degrees
Masters: 23%
PhD: 0%

12. 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

13. Sam Houston Math, Science & Technology Center
Extra Curricular Programs