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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right high school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Iowa Colony High School (ALVIN ISD) and Ridge Point High School (FORT BEND ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Iowa Colony High School’s regular student population is 1,779 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Ridge Point High School is 2,814 students and a student-teacher ratio of 20.5 students/teacher ratio.
Iowa Colony 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, 82 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 84 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, Ridge Point High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 78 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 84 |
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.
Iowa Colony High School's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and with 25% student progress. Ridge Point High School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Iowa Colony High School. They make up for 40.36% of student population, followed by Hispanics (39.57%), Whites or Caucasians (11.07%), Asians (6.01%), Two or More Races (2.64%) and Native Americans (0.17%).
The student population at Ridge Point High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 30.28%, followed by African Americans (24.80%), Asians (20.68%), Hispanics (18.80%), Two or More Races (5.05%) and Native Americans (0.21%).
Based on household incomes, Iowa Colony High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 51.60% compared to 21.78% at Ridge Point 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, Iowa Colony High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 14.95% of its student population compared to 4.55% at Ridge Point High School.
In addition, Iowa Colony High School has 14.45% bilingual students, 4.38% are in the gifted and talented program, while 11.58% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Ridge Point High School with 4.26% bilingual students, 8.35% gifted and talented students and 10.20% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 40.36% | 718 |
| Hispanic | 39.57% | 704 |
| White | 11.07% | 197 |
| Asian | 6.01% | 107 |
| Native American | 0.17% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2.64% | 47 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,779 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 51.60% | 918 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.95% | 266 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,779 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 24.80% | 698 |
| Hispanic | 18.80% | 529 |
| White | 30.28% | 852 |
| Asian | 20.68% | 582 |
| Native American | 0.21% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 5.05% | 142 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,814 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 21.78% | 613 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.55% | 128 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,814 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 14.45% | 257 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.38% | 78 |
| Special Education | 11.58% | 206 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.93% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,779 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.26% | 120 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.35% | 235 |
| Special Education | 10.20% | 287 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.73% | 21 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,814 |
Iowa Colony High School's 107 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 9 years. Ridge Point High School's 137 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Iowa Colony High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 33 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 30 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 32 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Ridge Point High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 18 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 58 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 27 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 24 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Iowa Colony High School employs 65 female teachers and 42 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs nine staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Ridge Point High School employs 73 female teachers and 63 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.28% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.96% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.27% | 33 |
| 6 - 10 years | 28.04% | 30 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.90% | 32 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.55% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 108 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.19% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.36% | 18 |
| 10 - 20 years | 42.55% | 58 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.71% | 27 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.37% | 24 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.89% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 137 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.82% | 66 |
| Male Teachers | 39.18% | 42 |
| School Admin | 10 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 108 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 53.65% | 74 |
| Male Teachers | 46.35% | 64 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 13 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 137 |
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