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.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two above average high schools: Heritage High School and Frisco High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the FRISCO ISD.
Heritage High School’s regular student population is 1,996 with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Frisco High School is 1,980 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students/teacher ratio.
Heritage 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 86 in student achievement, 75 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 82 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, Frisco High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 89 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 86 |
| Student Progress | 75 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 73 |
| Overall | 82 |
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. Heritage High School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science and Social Studies. Frisco High School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Asians comprise the biggest group at Heritage High School. They make up for 44.09% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (25.85%), African Americans (14.83%), Hispanics (9.52%), Two or More Races (4.76%) and Native Americans (0.75%).
The student population at Frisco High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 30.05%, followed by Asians (29.09%), Hispanics (23.59%), African Americans (12.22%), Two or More Races (4.44%) and Native Americans (0.61%).
Based on household incomes, the Heritage High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 13.53% compared to 22.07% at Frisco 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, Heritage High School has 44 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 2.20% of student population. Frisco High School has significantly more ELLs at 210 or about 10.61% of student population.
Heritage High School’s bilingual students comprise 2.05%, gifted and talented students, 19.04%, while 9.17% are in the special education program. Frisco High School bilingual students comprise 9.75%, gifted and talented students, 15.10%, and 8.23% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.83% | 296 |
| Hispanic | 9.52% | 190 |
| White | 25.85% | 516 |
| Asian | 44.09% | 880 |
| Native American | 0.75% | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 4.76% | 95 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,996 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 13.53% | 270 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.20% | 44 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,996 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 2.05% | 41 |
| Gifted & Talented | 19.04% | 380 |
| Special Education | 9.17% | 183 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.73% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,996 |
| 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 |
Heritage High School's 138 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13 years. Frisco High School's 128 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Heritage High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 28 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 46 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 30 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 28 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Heritage High School employs 79 female teachers and 58 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.61% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.29% | 28 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.26% | 46 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.52% | 30 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.07% | 28 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.17% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 138 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 57.39% | 79 |
| Male Teachers | 42.61% | 59 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 13 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 138 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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