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: Plano Sr High School (PLANO ISD) and Hebron High School (LEWISVILLE ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Plano Sr High School’s regular student population is 2,266 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Hebron High School is 3,668 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students/teacher ratio.
Plano Sr 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 85 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 74 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, Hebron High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 85 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 84 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 85 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 74 |
| 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.
Both schools garnered only one distinction designation or award for performance. This is in Mathematics.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Plano Sr High School. They make up for 40.73% of student population, followed by Hispanics (26.65%), Asians (14.12%), African Americans (12.67%), Two or More Races (5.16%) and Native Americans (0.49%).
The student population at Hebron High School is also predominantly by Asians at 30.15%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (27.81%), Hispanics (22.08%), African Americans (14.72%), Two or More Races (4.83%) and Native Americans (0.27%).
Based on household incomes, Plano Sr High School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 26.65% compared to 23.77% at Hebron 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, Plano Sr High School has 246 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 10.86% of student population. Hebron High School has significantly more ELLs at 374 or about 10.20% of student population.
Plano Sr High School’s bilingual students comprise 10.46%, gifted and talented students, 21.27%, while 11.25% are in the special education program. Hebron High School bilingual students comprise 9.71%, gifted and talented students, 16.38%, and 11.89% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.67% | 287 |
| Hispanic | 26.65% | 604 |
| White | 40.73% | 923 |
| Asian | 14.12% | 320 |
| Native American | 0.49% | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 5.16% | 117 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,266 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 26.65% | 604 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.86% | 246 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,266 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.72% | 540 |
| Hispanic | 22.08% | 810 |
| White | 27.81% | 1,020 |
| Asian | 30.15% | 1,106 |
| Native American | 0.27% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 4.83% | 177 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,668 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 23.77% | 872 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.20% | 374 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,668 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.46% | 237 |
| Gifted & Talented | 21.27% | 482 |
| Special Education | 11.25% | 255 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.74% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,266 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.71% | 356 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.38% | 601 |
| Special Education | 11.89% | 436 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.46% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,668 |
Plano Sr High School's 134 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.2 years. Hebron High School's 217 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Plano Sr High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 20 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 52 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 15 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 31 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 13 beginning teachers. Hebron High School has 12 teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 35 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 80 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 42 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 41 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Plano Sr High School employs 79 female teachers and 55 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 17 special education teachers are being assisted by two teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs nine staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Hebron High School employs 123 female teachers and 94 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 43 special education teachers are being assisted by 19 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs ten staff members in the school administration department and 22 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.11% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.68% | 20 |
| 10 - 20 years | 38.32% | 52 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.05% | 15 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.20% | 31 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.64% | 13 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 135 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.37% | 12 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.92% | 35 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.58% | 80 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.14% | 42 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.82% | 41 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.22% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 218 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 58.78% | 79 |
| Male Teachers | 41.29% | 56 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 17 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 135 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.45% | 123 |
| Male Teachers | 43.55% | 95 |
| School Admin | 11 | |
| School Support | 22 | |
| Edu Aids | 19 | |
| Special Education | 42 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 218 |
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