Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III School District

sec_grade Frequency Percent
9 297 31.16
10 253 26.55
11 220 23.08
12 183 19.20

What is your sex?
sec1 Frequency Percent
MALE 481 50.47
FEMALE 472 49.53

Which best describes you?
sec2 Frequency Percent
White (not Hispanic) 910 95.49
African American (not Hispanic) 4 0.42
Asian 9 0.94
American Indian 12 1.26
Hispanic 18 1.89

How far in school did your mother
go?
sec3 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 8 0.84
FINISHED 8TH 65 6.83
H.S. GRAD 272 28.57
POST SECONDARY 213 22.37
COLLEGE GRAD 267 28.05
DON'T KNOW 127 13.34

Frequency Missing = 1


How far in school did your father
go?
sec4 Frequency Percent
UNDER 8TH 14 1.48
FINISHED 8TH 76 8.01
H.S. GRAD 290 30.56
POST SECONDARY 174 18.34
COLLEGE GRAD 221 23.29
DON'T KNOW 174 18.34

Frequency Missing = 4


How many days of school did you miss
last month?
sec5 Frequency Percent
NONE 413 43.43
1 OR 2 DAYS 364 38.28
3 OR 4 DAYS 112 11.78
5 TO 10 DAYS 52 5.47
MORE THAN 10 DAYS 10 1.05

Frequency Missing = 2


How many hours of television do you
usually watch each day?
sec6 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 329 34.74
TWO HRS. 269 28.41
THREE HRS. 165 17.42
FOUR HRS. 102 10.77
FIVE HRS. 36 3.80
SIX + HRS. 46 4.86

Frequency Missing = 6


How many hours a day do you spend
playing on the computer or with video
games?
sec7 Frequency Percent
ONE HR. OR LESS 607 64.03
TWO HRS. 127 13.40
THREE HRS. 88 9.28
FOUR HRS. 51 5.38
FIVE HRS. 19 2.00
SIX + HRS. 56 5.91

Frequency Missing = 5


What is the one thing that is likely to take the largest share of your time in the year after you leave high school?
sec8 Frequency Percent
WORK FULL-TIME 125 13.13
TWO YEAR SCHOOL 221 23.21
FOUR YEAR SCHOOL 453 47.58
MILITARY 52 5.46
OTHER 101 10.61

Frequency Missing = 1


Which of the following best
describes your grades so far
in school?
sec9 Frequency Percent
A 212 22.27
A & B 248 26.05
B 116 12.18
B & C 190 19.96
C 74 7.77
C & D 78 8.19
D 23 2.42
BELOW D 11 1.16

Frequency Missing = 1


How much time do you usually spend
on homework each day?
sec10 Frequency Percent
NONE ASSIGNED 160 16.79
DON T DO IT 128 13.43
1/2 HR. OR LESS 252 26.44
ONE HOUR 279 29.28
TWO HOURS 95 9.97
MORE THAN 2 HRS 39 4.09

About how many hours per week do you usually work in a part-time job during the school year.
sec11 Frequency Percent
NONE 601 63.40
UNDER 6 HRS. 51 5.38
6 TO 10 HRS. 62 6.54
11 TO 15 HRS. 44 4.64
16 TO 20 HRS. 68 7.17
21 TO 25 HRS. 55 5.80
MORE THAN 25 67 7.07

Frequency Missing = 5


How would you describe the quality
of education available to you in
this school?
sec12 Frequency Percent
EXCELLENT 144 15.22
GOOD 442 46.72
AVERAGE 295 31.18
BELOW AVERAGE 29 3.07
POOR 36 3.81

Frequency Missing = 7


How many hours each week do you usually spend in extra-curricular activities associated with school? - excluding sports?
sec13 Frequency Percent
NONE 461 48.58
1 TO 2 HRS. 138 14.54
3 TO 5 HRS. 103 10.85
6 TO 10 HRS. 88 9.27
11 TO 15 HRS. 81 8.54
16 TO 20 HRS. 43 4.53
MORE THAN 20 35 3.69

Frequency Missing = 4


Which one of the following career clusters best describes your four year plan of study?
sec14 Frequency Percent
Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources 14 1.47
Architecture & Construction 68 7.15
Arts, A/V Technology & Communications 79 8.31
Business, Management & Administration 72 7.57
Education & Training 38 4.00
Finance 2 0.21
Government & Public Administration 4 0.42
Health Science 62 6.52
Hospitality & Tourism 6 0.63
Human Services 81 8.52
Information Technology 3 0.32
Law, Public Safety & Security 54 5.68
Manufacturing 11 1.16
Marketing, Sales & Service 10 1.05
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics 90 9.46
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics 7 0.74
Other 201 21.14
Have not selected a career path 149 15.67

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk to one of your parents about
your experiences in school.
sec15 Frequency Percent
Not at all 88 9.25
Rarely 221 23.24
Occasionally 343 36.07
Regularly 299 31.44

Frequency Missing = 2


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for high school.
sec16 Frequency Percent
Not at all 102 10.75
Rarely 272 28.66
Occasionally 362 38.15
Regularly 213 22.44

Frequency Missing = 4


Talk to one of your parents about
your plans for after high school.
sec17 Frequency Percent
Not at all 77 8.13
Rarely 193 20.38
Occasionally 342 36.11
Regularly 335 35.37

Frequency Missing = 6


Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III School District

  Regularly Often Occasionally Rarely Not at
all		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
18 - I am taught effective note-taking skills 65 6.8 225 23.6 348 36.6 243 25.5 71 7.5 1
19 - My teachers place students in small groups 57 6.0 184 19.3 419 44.0 239 25.1 53 5.6 1
20 - I am asked to present new content through pictures, graphs, maps, or charts 56 5.9 150 15.8 366 38.6 282 29.7 95 10.0 4
21 - I am asked to summarize new material 63 6.6 241 25.4 359 37.9 210 22.2 75 7.9 5
22 - I am asked to revise or correct errors in my work 134 14.1 250 26.4 321 33.9 184 19.4 58 6.1 6
23 - I am asked to identify similarities and differences 80 8.4 255 26.9 404 42.6 162 17.1 47 5.0 5
24 - I am given opportunities to construct and work on my own long-term projects 101 10.7 227 24.0 306 32.3 236 24.9 77 8.1 6
25 - I am asked to relate what I already know to new material 109 11.5 258 27.2 328 34.6 191 20.1 63 6.6 4
26 - I am given opportunities to present what I have learned to other students 61 6.5 121 12.9 336 35.7 300 31.9 123 13.1 12
27 - My graded assignments are returned to me before I am tested on the information 229 24.2 253 26.7 258 27.2 153 16.1 55 5.8 5
28 - Teachers enforce the rules fairly 192 20.3 294 31.0 246 26.0 130 13.7 85 9.0 6

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007

 

Cycle 4 Advance Questionnaire - Secondary Students (9-12)
Frequency Distribution Report
HILLSBORO HIGH, HILLSBORO R-III School District

  Strongly
Agree		 Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly
Disagree		  
Question N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. N Pct. Number
Missing
29 - My opinion is valued by teachers and administrators. 40 4.2 202 21.2 393 41.3 184 19.3 132 13.9 2
30 - My teachers let me know when I am doing a good job. 94 9.9 410 43.2 275 29.0 118 12.4 52 5.5 4
31 - Teachers connect what students are learning with the real world. 63 6.6 300 31.5 357 37.5 159 16.7 72 7.6 2
32 - During our classes we stay focused on learning and don’t waste time. 48 5.1 228 24.0 389 40.9 199 20.9 86 9.1 3
33 - Being successful in school today will help me in my future. 456 48.1 301 31.8 114 12.0 41 4.3 36 3.8 5
34 - Differences among students and their families are respected in this school. 98 10.3 257 27.1 359 37.8 149 15.7 87 9.2 3
35 - I can do well in school. 402 42.3 370 38.9 125 13.1 26 2.7 28 2.9 2
36 - I learn a lot in this school. 181 19.1 363 38.3 278 29.3 82 8.6 45 4.7 4
37 - I like reading. 154 16.2 156 16.4 219 23.0 160 16.8 262 27.5 2
38 - There are students from my school that belong to street gangs. 143 15.1 113 11.9 286 30.1 200 21.1 207 21.8 4
39 - My teachers help me understand my mistakes on assignments. 75 7.9 351 37.1 310 32.7 152 16.1 59 6.2 6
40 - In our community people tend to trust each other. 33 3.5 234 24.8 375 39.8 188 19.9 113 12.0 10
41 - My school building is in good condition. 267 28.2 434 45.9 153 16.2 57 6.0 35 3.7 7
42 - Most of my teachers inform me about my progress in their class. 105 11.1 393 41.6 285 30.2 117 12.4 45 4.8 8
43 - There is a feeling of belonging at my school. 105 11.1 277 29.3 341 36.1 130 13.8 91 9.6 9
44 - Teachers in my school really care about me. 83 8.8 244 25.8 373 39.4 140 14.8 106 11.2 7
45 - The classes I have at school cover material that is important to me. 96 10.2 252 26.8 342 36.3 162 17.2 90 9.6 11
46 - My teachers make clear what I'm supposed to learn. 76 8.1 331 35.3 362 38.6 106 11.3 64 6.8 14
47 - The classes I took last year prepared me for this year's subjects. 101 10.7 305 32.4 317 33.7 147 15.6 72 7.6 11
48 - Our classes are often interrupted. 92 9.8 163 17.3 366 38.9 249 26.5 70 7.4 13
49 - In most classes, if I am having trouble learning something, my teacher usually finds another way to help me understand. 74 7.8 313 33.1 317 33.5 158 16.7 84 8.9 7
50 - Most of my teachers are organized and well prepared to teach. 94 9.9 399 42.2 291 30.8 123 13.0 39 4.1 7
51 - In my school, all students are given a chance to succeed. 187 19.8 405 42.8 231 24.4 72 7.6 51 5.4 7
52 - My teachers want me to contribute my thoughts in class. 94 10.0 372 39.6 326 34.7 87 9.3 61 6.5 13
53 - There is good communication between teachers and students. 55 5.8 260 27.5 371 39.2 178 18.8 82 8.7 7
54 - I feel safe at school. 130 13.7 357 37.7 293 30.9 103 10.9 64 6.8 6
55 - My school provides me with the textbooks and learning materials I need to learn. 254 26.8 426 45.0 186 19.7 55 5.8 25 2.6 7
56 - Most teenagers around here drink a lot. 317 33.5 246 26.0 264 27.9 67 7.1 52 5.5 7
57 - I like going to this school. 162 17.2 305 32.3 255 27.0 96 10.2 126 13.3 9
58 - This community is a good place to grow up. 155 16.4 335 35.5 311 33.0 72 7.6 70 7.4 10
59 - I am treated fairly at school. 105 11.0 383 40.3 267 28.1 112 11.8 84 8.8 2
60 - If a student has a problem there are teachers who will listen and help. 113 11.9 373 39.1 288 30.2 116 12.2 63 6.6 0
61 - My parents have a good idea of what goes on at school. 132 13.9 333 35.0 264 27.8 129 13.6 93 9.8 2
62 - The community is proud of this school. 135 14.2 367 38.5 350 36.7 62 6.5 39 4.1 0
63 - Drug use is common among teenagers in this community. 274 28.9 270 28.5 284 30.0 60 6.3 60 6.3 5
64 - I know how to find information I need to complete class projects. 140 14.7 436 45.8 263 27.6 78 8.2 36 3.8 0
65 - My teachers think I can learn. 219 23.0 449 47.2 207 21.8 41 4.3 35 3.7 2
66 - My teachers are good teachers. 134 14.1 359 37.8 336 35.4 69 7.3 52 5.5 3
67 - Students at my school are friendly. 54 5.7 280 29.4 385 40.4 137 14.4 96 10.1 1
68 - My family believes that I can do well in school. 478 50.2 311 32.7 105 11.0 25 2.6 33 3.5 1
69 - I would attend a different school if I could. 117 12.3 132 13.9 245 25.7 212 22.3 246 25.8 1
70 - Teachers treat me with respect. 103 10.8 372 39.1 294 30.9 106 11.1 77 8.1 1
71 - My teachers expect very good work from me. 197 20.7 414 43.6 259 27.3 43 4.5 37 3.9 3
72 - Discipline is handled fairly in my school. 73 7.7 266 28.0 303 31.9 149 15.7 159 16.7 3
73 - The classes at my school are academically rigorous and challenging. 82 8.6 308 32.4 424 44.6 90 9.5 47 4.9 2
74 - A guidance counselor has assisted me in creating a plan to reach my educational and/or career goals. 130 13.7 281 29.5 284 29.9 153 16.1 103 10.8 2
75 - Career-Technical education is an essential part of the district's program of studies. 71 7.5 241 25.4 497 52.3 81 8.5 60 6.3 3
76 - If I have a personal problem, I can talk to the counselor. 161 16.9 309 32.5 247 26.0 129 13.6 104 10.9 3
77 - Most of my teachers respond to disruptive students quickly and effectively. 104 10.9 283 29.7 344 36.1 137 14.4 84 8.8 1
78 - I have been encouraged to establish career or educational goals at school. 154 16.2 420 44.1 238 25.0 85 8.9 55 5.8 1
79 - Clear rules regarding behavior have been established in most of my classes. 158 16.6 404 42.4 272 28.6 61 6.4 57 6.0 1

Data Collected in Fall, 2006
Tables Generated January 09, 2007