- Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences
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Campus profile
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Who we are
Founded in 2011, the Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences is a public Early College High School dedicated to educating students who have expressed interest in biomedical-related careers and areas of study. The school admits about 100 students a year through a lottery system. At TABS, students receive real-world and hands-on instruction in a blended setting that mixes high school and college courses. In every program and classroom, TABS encourages academic rigor and student development in language, culture, knowledge and responsibility.
About Early College High School
The goal of an Early College High School is for students to graduate with up to 60 hours of transferable college credit. Students attend courses free of charge at Tarrant County College’s Trinity River Campus. TABS’ students are part of a small program that is ideal for first-generation and at-risk students, as well as those of low socioeconomic status. They can earn associate of arts or associate of science degrees.
Related accomplishments
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College readiness exam results
Advanced Placement
In 2023, 185 students took a total of 206 A.P. exams in nine courses. Of those exams, 49 percent scored a 3 or higher.
SAT School Day, spring 2023 (class of 2024)
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Contact information
300 Trinity Campus Circle
TRWF Fourth Floor
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Office: 817-515-1660
Fax: 817-515-1699
CEEB code
442492
Key staff
Jack Henson, principal
Phillip Anderson, assistant principal
Johanah Okweni, success coach
Tammy Asbury, counselor
Sandra Muñoz, counselor
Brian Wooddell, postsecondary success specialist
Melissa Baltazar, college and career readiness coach
Mission statement
The mission of the Texas Academy of Biomedical Sciences is to provide students from the greater Fort Worth area with a rigorous curriculum in an early college environment, to prepare them for the demands of a career in biomedical sciences and to promote experiences associated with those careers.
Enrollment profile
Grades 9-12
Total enrollment: 370
Economically disadvantaged: 71.4%
Ethnicity and race
African-American only: 14.1%
Asian only: 4.6%
Latino, nonwhite: 3%
Latino, white: 68.9%
Multiracial, non-Latino: > 1%
White, non-Latino: 8.4%
Certifications and career pathways
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Biomedical science
Students take three Project Lead the Way courses as part of a coherent sequence of biomedical courses. They learn the fundamentals of biomedical science and work with leaders in the community to experience clinical and research careers.
Certifications: Biotechnician assistant
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Central sterilization technician
Central sterilization technicians are trained healthcare workers who use their skills to clean and sterilize medical instruments, equipment and supplies. They work with patients and health professionals, operate sophisticated computer equipment and observe patient protection measures.
Certifications: OSHA, BLS/CPR, sterile processing and distribution
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Patient care technician
Students learn to conduct phlebotomies and EKG tests, take vital signs, assist with activities of daily living, and provide comfort care. Students gain basic knowledge of medical terms, ethics, legal issues, anatomy and physiology.
Certifications: OSHA, BLS/CPR, patient care technician
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Pharmacy technician
Students learn about drug classifications, action and administration, as well as ethical and legal issues, safety and the impact of pharmaceuticals on the medical industry. Pharmacy technician skills are acquired through a pharmacy externship.
Certifications: OSHA, BLS/CPR, pharmacy technician
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Points of pride
- 2020 National Blue Ribbon School
- 2022 TEA accountability rating: 91 percent
Class of 2023
- Graduation rate: 100 percent
- TSI-met rate: 74 percent
- Biotechnician assistant certifications: 4
- Patient care certifications: 20
- Pharmacy technician certifications: 9
- Sterile processing and distribution certifications: 5
Advanced courses
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Honors courses • Total offered: 19
- Algebra I and II
- Biology
- Chemistry
- English I, II and III
- Geometry
- Health Science I
- Pathophysiology
- Patient care
- Pharmacy tech
- Physics
- Principles of health science
- Scientific research and design II and III
- Spanish III
- Spanish VI
- U.S. History
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Honors Project Lead the Way courses • Total offered: 3
- Human body systems
- Medical intervention
- Principles of biomedical science
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A.P. courses • Total offered: 7
- Biology
- Calculus AB
- Calculus BC
- Environmental science
- Human geography
- Precalculus
- Spanish language and culture
- Spanish literature and culture
Note: Most students take two to three A.P. courses during their time at TABS.
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Dual-credit courses • Total offered: 50
- Acting I
- American Literature I and II
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II
- Art and Design I and II
- Art appreciation
- Beginning Spanish I and II
- Biology for Non-Science Majors I and II
- Biology for Science Majors I and II
- Business and professional communication
- Calculus I, II and III
- Central Sterile Processing I, II and III
- College algebra
- College Physics I and II
- Composition I and II
- Design I and II
- Elementary statistical methods
- Federal government
- General Chemistry I and II
- General psychology
- Introduction to humanities I
- Introduction to physical fitness and wellness
- Introduction to sociology
- Introduction to speech communication
- Learning framework
- Life span growth and development
- Music appreciation
- Organic Chemistry I and II
- Personal and community health
- Pre-calculus math
- Principles of macroeconomics
- Technical and business writing
- Texas government
- Theater appreciation
- United States History I and II
- World Civilizations I and II
Note: Most students attempt to earn an A.A. or A.S. degree.
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Advanced Academic Immersion
- A.P. Physics C: mechanics
- A.P. Physics C: electricity and magnetism
- Astrophysics
- Calculus-based statistics
- Electrical circuit theory
- Linear algebra
- Math computer simulations
- Modern physics
- Multivariable calculus
- Ordinary differential equations and their applications
Note: These courses are taken by fewer than 1 percent of TABS students.
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Class of 2023 grade point average and class rank
Percentage breakdown
78 graduates
- Top 5 percent have a GPA of 4.72 or higher
- Top 10 percent have a GPA of 4.63 or higher
- Top 25 percent have a GPA of 4.38 or higher
Post-high school plans
- Four-year university: 72 percent
- Two-year college or trade school: 14 percent
- Military or employment: 2.5 percent
- Undecided or gap year: 11.5 percent
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Grading scale2
The Fort Worth Independent School District categorizes and weights courses as Tier I, Tier II and Tier III. Tier I includes Advanced Placement and dual-credit courses. Tier II includes honors courses. Tier III consists of any course not in Tier I or Tier II. This is generally referred to as an “on-level” course.
2The Fort Worth Independent School District ranks all graduates. Transcripts with ranking information omitted are available upon request. Class rank will be determined by descending order of a student’s weighted grade point average points earned in eligible courses that satisfy a student’s graduation plan in the following curriculum categories: English, mathematics, science and social studies. The calculation of class rank excludes grades earned in or through local credit courses, credit by examination and distance learning.