Teens of the Concho Valley: Reminders and TEA ratings
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — With April over and May underway, life at Lake View High School continues. From reminders for seniors to comments on Texas Education Agency ratings and more, Teens of the Concho Valley provides insights into the latest at the school.
San Angelo ISD is slated to conclude its 2024-2025 school semester in May, meaning that seniors will have plenty of things to do as they finish off their time as students at Lake View High School. Exams, prom, fee and equipment turn-in deadlines as well as other events await graduating students.
The student news outlet also spoke with school officials to learn more about Lake View High School's 2023 TEA accountability rating that was released on April 24. The high school received an 'F' rating while SAISD as a whole received a 'D' rating, with the district citing a reporting error as a contributing factor for the scores.
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The outlet was told that several statistics are taken into account when the TEA determines what a school's accountability rating will be. It stated that fellow students can help improve ratings by attending school, continuing to learn and completing CTE courses.
The outlet shared job suggestions for those looking for work once the school year comes to a close. Restaurants, certain stores and the YMCA of San Angelo were listed as potential employers.
The outlet also discussed the upcoming May 3 mayoral election, providing a summary of each of several candidates and their campaigns.
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