As your children go through high school, choosing the right school is equally important as deciding on a perfect home. High school is when students are given the tools to figure out the paths they want to pursue as adults. There are more subjects and extra-curricular activities that students can choose from. Taking on their interests and passions help to shape the critical decisions they need to make as they plan their future.
When we compared Brackenridge High School, which is a part of SAN ANTONIO ISD, with Edison High School, which is a part of SAN ANTONIO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Brackenridge High School’s regular student population is 1,593 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Edison High School is 1,360 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 students/teacher ratio.
Brackenridge High School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) based on three domains: student achievement, school progress and closing the gaps. Scores are scaled from 0 to 100 to align with letter grades. The school scored 79 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 83 overall in post-secondary readiness, a broad term that refers to student preparedness to undertake multiple pathways after graduation, or specifically, their preparedness for college education.
On the other hand, Edison High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 79 in closing performance gaps and 79 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 83 |
A distinction designation acknowledges districts and campuses for outstanding achievement based on the outcomes of several performance indicators. Distinction designations are awarded for achievement in several areas and are based on performance relative to a group of campuses of similar type, size, grade span, and student demographics.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. Brackenridge High School's three out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Edison High School’s two out of seven distinctions are in Science and with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Brackenridge High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 93.35% of student population, followed by African Americans (3.26%), Whites or Caucasians (2.26%), Two or More Races (0.69%), Asians (0.25%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
At Edison High School, Hispanics make up 95.66% of student population, followed by African Americans (1.91%), Whites or Caucasians (1.76%), Asians (0.29%), Two or More Races (0.22%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
Based on household incomes, the Brackenridge High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 84.68% compared to 88.46% at Edison High School.
In terms of Limited English Proficiency (LEP), a term used in the United States that refers to a person who is not fluent in the English Language, mainly because it is not their native language, Brackenridge High School has 337 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 21.16% of student population. Edison High School has significantly more ELLs at 427 or about 31.40% of student population.
Brackenridge High School’s bilingual students comprise 21.41%, gifted and talented students, 11.11%, while 15.19% are in the special education program. Edison High School bilingual students comprise 32.94%, gifted and talented students, 8.38%, and 16.10% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.26% | 52 |
| Hispanic | 93.35% | 1,487 |
| White | 2.26% | 36 |
| Asian | 0.25% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.13% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.69% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,593 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 84.68% | 1,349 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 21.16% | 337 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,593 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.91% | 26 |
| Hispanic | 95.66% | 1,301 |
| White | 1.76% | 24 |
| Asian | 0.29% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.15% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.22% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,360 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 88.46% | 1,203 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 31.40% | 427 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,360 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 21.41% | 341 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.11% | 177 |
| Special Education | 15.19% | 242 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.95% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,593 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 32.94% | 448 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.38% | 114 |
| Special Education | 16.10% | 219 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.14% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,360 |
Brackenridge High School's 105 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 11.8 years. Edison High School's 88 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Brackenridge High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 20 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 27 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 33 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Edison High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 25 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 19 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 28 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
Brackenridge High School has 15 special education teachers assisted by 12 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Edison High School has 14 special education teachers and 8 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.85% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 19.28% | 20 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.46% | 23 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.36% | 27 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.05% | 33 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 105 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.27% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.61% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.30% | 25 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.59% | 19 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.82% | 28 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.41% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 88 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 53.47% | 56 |
| Male Teachers | 46.44% | 49 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 16 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 16 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 105 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 49.55% | 44 |
| Male Teachers | 50.34% | 44 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 15 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 14 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 88 |
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