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 San Benito High School, which is a part of SAN BENITO CISD, with South Texas Isd Virtual Academy, which is a part of SOUTH TEXAS ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
San Benito High School’s regular student population is 2,057 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 students/teacher ratio. The student population at South Texas Isd Virtual Academy is 212 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.6 students/teacher ratio.
San Benito High School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 69 in student achievement, 74 in school progress and 61 in closing performance gaps. It scored 69 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, South Texas Isd Virtual Academy earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 88 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 69 |
| Student Progress | 74 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 61 |
| Overall | 69 |
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.
South Texas Isd Virtual Academy's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and post-secondary. San Benito High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in San Benito High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 98.88% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (0.88%), African Americans (0.10%), Two or More Races (0.10%) and Native Americans (0.05%). There is no Asians student in the school.
At South Texas Isd Virtual Academy, Hispanics make up 77.83% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (19.34%), Asians (1.42%), African Americans (0.94%) and Two or More Races (0.47%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, San Benito High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 81.09% compared to 63.68% at South Texas Isd Virtual Academy.
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, San Benito High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 23.53% of its student population compared to 16.51% at South Texas Isd Virtual Academy.
In addition, San Benito High School has 21.54% bilingual students, 4.08% are in the gifted and talented program, while 11.18% are in the special education program. This stacks up against South Texas Isd Virtual Academy with 15.57% bilingual students, 11.79% gifted and talented students and 15.09% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.10% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 98.88% | 2,034 |
| White | 0.88% | 18 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.05% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 0.10% | 2 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,057 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 81.09% | 1,668 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 23.53% | 484 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,057 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.94% | 2 |
| Hispanic | 77.83% | 165 |
| White | 19.34% | 41 |
| Asian | 1.42% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.47% | 1 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 212 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 63.68% | 135 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.51% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100% | 212 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 21.54% | 443 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.08% | 84 |
| Special Education | 11.18% | 230 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.73% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,057 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 15.57% | 33 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.79% | 25 |
| Special Education | 15.09% | 32 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 6.42% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 212 |
San Benito High School's 137 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.1 years. South Texas Isd Virtual Academy's 15 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 10.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, San Benito High School has eight teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 19 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 52 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 26 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 31 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. South Texas Isd Virtual Academy no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, no teacher serving the school for 20-30 years, seven teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
San Benito High School has 13 special education teachers assisted by 26 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. South Texas Isd Virtual Academy has two special education teachers and 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.46% | 8 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.55% | 19 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.65% | 52 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.01% | 26 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.29% | 31 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.04% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 137 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | - | - |
| 10 - 20 years | 42.58% | 7 |
| 6 - 10 years | 32.26% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.16% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 16 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 43.55% | 60 |
| Male Teachers | 56.45% | 78 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 18 | |
| Edu Aids | 26 | |
| Special Education | 13 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 137 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 67.74% | 11 |
| Male Teachers | 32.26% | 5 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 16 |
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