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: Lone Star High School (FRISCO ISD) and Ray Braswell High School (DENTON ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Lone Star High School’s regular student population is 1,998 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Ray Braswell High School is 2,808 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 students/teacher ratio.
Lone Star High School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 84 in student achievement, 70 in school progress and 66 in closing performance gaps. It scored 79 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, Ray Braswell High School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 77 in student achievement, 74 in school progress, 80 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 70 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 66 |
| Overall | 79 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Lone Star High School and Ray Braswell High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Lone Star High School. They make up for 34.38% of student population, followed by Asians (25.18%), Hispanics (16.77%), African Americans (16.42%), Two or More Races (6.41%) and Native Americans (0.75%).
The student population at Ray Braswell High School is also predominantly by African Americans at 41.20%, followed by Hispanics (24.82%), Whites or Caucasians (23.72%), Two or More Races (5.27%), Asians (4.27%) and Native Americans (0.61%).
Based on household incomes, the Lone Star High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 15.67% compared to 45.55% at Ray Braswell 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, Lone Star High School has 88 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 4.40% of student population. Ray Braswell High School has significantly more ELLs at 222 or about 7.91% of student population.
Lone Star High School’s bilingual students comprise 4.20%, gifted and talented students, 12.76%, while 9.66% are in the special education program. Ray Braswell High School bilingual students comprise 7.48%, gifted and talented students, 7.37%, and 11.89% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 16.42% | 328 |
| Hispanic | 16.77% | 335 |
| White | 34.38% | 687 |
| Asian | 25.18% | 503 |
| Native American | 0.75% | 15 |
| Two or More Races | 6.41% | 128 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,998 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 15.67% | 313 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.40% | 88 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,998 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 41.20% | 1,157 |
| Hispanic | 24.82% | 697 |
| White | 23.72% | 666 |
| Asian | 4.27% | 120 |
| Native American | 0.61% | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 5.27% | 148 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,808 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 45.55% | 1,279 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.91% | 222 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,808 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.20% | 84 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.76% | 255 |
| Special Education | 9.66% | 193 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.76% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,998 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.48% | 210 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.37% | 207 |
| Special Education | 11.89% | 334 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.55% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,808 |
Lone Star High School's 131 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.2 years. Ray Braswell High School's 181 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 9.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Lone Star High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 20 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 43 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 36 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 27 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Ray Braswell High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 44 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 50 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 63 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Lone Star High School employs 76 female teachers and 55 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Ray Braswell High School employs 91 female teachers and 89 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.60% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.44% | 20 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.32% | 43 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.45% | 36 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.84% | 27 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.36% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 132 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.55% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.59% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.27% | 44 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.30% | 50 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.89% | 63 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.40% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 182 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 57.95% | 76 |
| Male Teachers | 42.05% | 55 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 132 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 50.58% | 92 |
| Male Teachers | 49.48% | 90 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 19 | |
| Edu Aids | 20 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 182 |
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