School Climate

High Schools

Purpose of Indicator

To determine teacher and student perceptions of school climate.

What This Means

This measures teacher and student perceptions of instructional focus, working conditions, safety, and social-physical environment – all factors which can determine positive student outcomes.

What makes up the indicator that leads to a Rating

It is based on the combination of three teacher perception factors and two student perception factors, all captured by surveys.

Something To Think About

This indicator measures a number of criteria that parents will find interesting and compelling like wireless access, availability of devices and gifted/talented programs.

Did You Know? Although the teacher and student surveys have been administered for over a decade, this is the first time they have been used as part of a Report Card rating.

What is measured in this indicator but not included in the rating OR potential Influencer metrics

For Elementary and Middle Schools:

student retention rates

wireless access rates

rate of chronic absenteeism

capability of providing all students with an electronic device

percentage of students served in a gifted and talented program

For High Schools:

Available career and technology education courses

rate of chronic absenteeism in a school

retention rates

wireless access rates

Capability of providing all students with an electronic device


Key Message: If you heard nothing else, hear this:

#1: Engaged students are the foundation for student success AND school success.

It’s about both resources and relationships schools have for/with their students.