Class rankings are calculated for the first time at the end of the sophomore year. Final rank in class, for purpose of determining valedictorian and salutatorian and honor graduates, is calculated at the end of the fifth six-week grading period of the senior year.

          Under state law, students who are ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class are eligible for automatic admission to all Texas state colleges and universities, including The University of Texas system and the Texas A&M University system. The counselor will provide more detailed information about this opportunity during a student’s first year of high school, including information about eligibility for financial aide. Please contact the counselor at any time for information.

          Rank in class for purposes of determining which students are in the top 10% of their graduating class and, thus, eligible for automatic admission to a Texas general academic teaching institution will be calculated at the end of the 11th grade, middle of the 12th grade, and at high school graduation. Students will use the latest ranking in relation to their college application deadlines. The number of students in the top 10% for automatic admission to a Texas college will not exceed the mathematical calculation of 10% of the number of students in the graduating class.

          We use a weighted grade point/grade average system that is designed to recognize the relative difficulty and effort required for the course. The additional grade point/points on the grade are used solely for ranking purposes and will not be reflected in the grades recorded on your child’s official transcript or Academic Achievement Record.