Gonzales ISD - Gonzales High School - Main Building

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1967
  • Square Footage
    134,331
  • Replacement Cost
    $61,609,973
  • Condition Budget
    $16,151,152
  • Facility Condition Index
    38%
Condition Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Good

  • Fair

    (or will require attention in near future 3-10 years)

  • Poor

    (or will require attention now 0-2 years)

Exterior

Fair
Exterior Structure: Exterior structure is in good-to-fair condition. Repaint tilt-up concrete exterior walls.
Good
Foundation: No issues observed.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Most asphalt parking surfaces and drives are in fair condition. Repair and reseal of all asphalt surfaces is needed.
Good
Site: No issues observed.
Fair
Doors: Repainting of exterior metal doors and refinishing of numerous interior wood doors is needed.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Replacement of glazing compound on old 1st floor windows and repainting of adjacent trim is needed.
Roof: N/A

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Interior structure is in good-to-fair condition. Repair of cracks on masonry wall in boys locker room is needed. Repainting of masonry walls and wallboard walls in older areas is needed. Repair of damaged ceramic tile is needed in restrooms. Replacement of ceiling tiles in older areas and repainting of gym ceiling is needed. Repair steps is needed on two interior stairways.
Plumbing: N/A
Fair
ADA: Generally good ADA access on campus. Improvements needed to interior stair handrails, exterior ramp/stair handrails, van accessible parking, accessible parking surface slope, and gym bleacher access.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: FFE is generally in good condition. Replacement of older restroom and locker room stalls is needed.
Fair
Electrical: Replacement of electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years is needed.
Poor
Safety/Security: Aging sprinkler system in original parts of the building is in need of replacement. See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Flooring is generally in good condition. Replacement of 1st floor VCT is needed.
Poor
HVAC: The plumbing infrastructure is greater than 30 years old and should be considered for replacement. Replacement of older drinking fountains and plumbing fixtures in restrooms is needed. Replacement of aging HVAC split-system units (3 units) is needed. CO2 readings higher than 3000 ppm were measured at 1st floor level by TASB environmental staff; commissioning and rebalancing of HVAC system is needed along with improved fresh-air makeup.

Priority Projects

  • Replace aging HVAC split-system units (3 units) and commission and rebalance HVAC system and provide additional fresh-air makeup to reduce CO2 levels in building.
  • Replace of built-up gravel roof.
  • Security improvements needed to create a more secure campus environment.
  • Provide ADA improvements on campus to increase access for students, staff, and visitors.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Repaint tilt-up concrete walls.
  • Replace glazing compound on old 1st floor windows and repaint adjacent trim.
  • Provide canopies at bus pick-up student loading areas.
  • Repair and reseal asphalt parking lots and drives.
  • Repaint exterior metal doors and refinish interior wood doors.
  • Repair cracks in interior masonry walls, and repair and repaint wallboard and masonry walls; repair ceramic tile damage in restrooms.
  • Replace VCT flooring at 1st floor.
  • Replace ceiling tiles in older areas and repaint gym ceiling.
  • Repair steps on interior stairways.
  • Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Construct kitchen addition to better serve campus population when campus is at or near full functional capacity.
  • Construct teacher workroom/lounge addition to provide adequate support space for teachers.
  • Construct campus addition to house cosmetology and classroom programs currently housed in 2 portable buildings.

Utilization

89% Capacity: Highly Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

837

Functional Capacity

938

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 38%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Good
Core Classrooms: Rooms are generally in good condition.
Good
Visual and Performing Arts: Band hall is generally in good condition and satisfies basic music program needs. Drama room is in good condition.
Fair
Cafeteria: Cafeteria kitchen is undersized to adequately serve campus when campus is at or near full functional capacity.
Occupant Flow: N/A
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Not applicable at this facility.
Good
Special Education: Rooms are generally in good condition and satisfy basic special education program needs.
Fair
Physical Education: Gym is generally in good-to-fair condition and satisfies basic physical education program needs. Locker rooms are in fair condition.
Library: See report for Gym/Classroom building for Library information.
Good
Administration: Office area is in good condition and meets the needs of the campus.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in good condition. Security enhancements to campus should be made. Numerous maintenance improvements are needed.