Bridge City High School in Texas saw little progress or declines in their STaR chart ratings from 2006-2009 due to damage from Hurricane Ike in 2008. The hurricane destroyed over 3,400 homes in Bridge City, significantly impacting the school district's technology goals. While the high school saw no improvement or worsening scores across four key areas in 2006-2009, additional state funding and aid after the storm is projected to help boost their ratings going forward.

1. Texas STaRChart Review 2006 – 2009for Bridge City High School, Bridge City, Texas A study of the impact of Hurricane Ike on the Texas STaR chart results for Bridge City High School

2. The Texas STaR ( School Technology and Readiness) chart is a teacher tool for planning and self-assessing aligned with the Long-Range Plan for Technology, 2006-2020. The chart measures 4 Key Areas: Teaching and Learning Educator Preparation Administration and Support Infrastructure http://starchart.esc12.net/

3. On September 13, 2008 Hurricane Ike flooded the town of Bridge City, Texas. Due to the fact that almost 3400 homes were destroyed, the Bridge City school district experienced a tremendous impact in their progress toward meeting the goals of the Texas Long-Range Plan for Technology.

4. Texas STaR chart comparisonfor Bridge City High School2006 - 2009

5. Summary Although Bridge City High School saw either no progress or a downward trend in all four of the key areas represented on the STaR chart, it is projected that they will see an increase in the coming school year ( 2009 – 2010 ) due to increased funding and emergency aid provided by the state.