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 Frisco High School, which is a part of FRISCO ISD, with Centennial High School, which is a part of FRISCO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Frisco High School’s regular student population is 1,980 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Centennial High School is 2,017 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.6 students/teacher ratio.
Frisco 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 89 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 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, Centennial High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 94 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 95 in closing performance gaps and 94 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 89 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 87 |
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. Frisco High School’s four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Centennial High School's seven out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Frisco High School. They make up for 30.05% of student population, followed by Asians (29.09%), Hispanics (23.59%), African Americans (12.22%), Two or More Races (4.44%) and Native Americans (0.61%).
The student population at Centennial High School is also predominantly by Asians at 53.50%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (27.12%), Hispanics (9.02%), African Americans (6.49%), Two or More Races (3.47%) and Native Americans (0.40%).
Based on household incomes, Frisco High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 22.07% compared to 8.73% at Centennial 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, Frisco High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 10.61% of its student population compared to 3.27% at Centennial High School.
In addition, Frisco High School has 9.75% bilingual students, 15.10% are in the gifted and talented program, while 8.23% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Centennial High School with 2.88% bilingual students, 27.76% gifted and talented students and 7.44% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.22% | 242 |
| Hispanic | 23.59% | 467 |
| White | 30.05% | 595 |
| Asian | 29.09% | 576 |
| Native American | 0.61% | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 4.44% | 88 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,980 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 22.07% | 437 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.61% | 210 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,980 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.49% | 131 |
| Hispanic | 9.02% | 182 |
| White | 27.12% | 547 |
| Asian | 53.50% | 1,079 |
| Native American | 0.40% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3.47% | 70 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,017 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 8.73% | 176 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.27% | 66 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,017 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.75% | 193 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.10% | 299 |
| Special Education | 8.23% | 163 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.78% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,980 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.88% | 58 |
| Gifted & Talented | 27.76% | 560 |
| Special Education | 7.44% | 150 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.77% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,017 |
Frisco High School's 128 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.5 years. Centennial High School's 129 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Frisco High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 24 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 52 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 27 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Centennial High School has five teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 24 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 41 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 29 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Frisco High School employs 73 female teachers and 55 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 13 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, Centennial High School employs 71 female teachers and 57 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 15 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and nine more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.64% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.41% | 24 |
| 10 - 20 years | 40.17% | 52 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.75% | 18 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.59% | 27 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.43% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 129 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.10% | 5 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.41% | 24 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.63% | 41 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.66% | 29 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.03% | 26 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.09% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 129 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 56.95% | 73 |
| Male Teachers | 43.12% | 56 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 129 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.38% | 72 |
| Male Teachers | 44.62% | 58 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 10 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 129 |
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