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: Canyon High School and Canyon Lake High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the COMAL ISD.
Canyon High School’s regular student population is 2,412 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Canyon Lake High School is 1,066 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14 students/teacher ratio.
Canyon 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 80 in student achievement, 80 in school progress and 83 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 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, Canyon Lake High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 91 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 78 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 80 |
| Student Progress | 80 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 83 |
| Overall | 81 |
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 91 |
| Student Progress | 86 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| 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.
Canyon Lake High School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science, Social Studies and post-secondary. Canyon High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Canyon High School. They make up for 47.43% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (44.15%), African Americans (3.48%), Two or More Races (2.86%), Asians (1.37%) and Native Americans (0.25%).
At Canyon Lake High School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 62.38% of student population, followed by Hispanics (32.83%), Two or More Races (2.25%), African Americans (1.31%), Asians (0.56%) and Native Americans (0.38%).
Based on household incomes, the Canyon High School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 32.38% compared to 34.33% at Canyon Lake 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, Canyon High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 5.47% of its student population compared to 4.78% at Canyon Lake High School.
In addition, Canyon High School has 5.22% bilingual students, 8.46% are in the gifted and talented program, while 16.00% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Canyon Lake High School with 4.69% bilingual students, 9.66% gifted and talented students and 16.04% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.48% | 84 |
| Hispanic | 47.43% | 1,144 |
| White | 44.15% | 1,065 |
| Asian | 1.37% | 33 |
| Native American | 0.25% | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 69 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,412 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 32.38% | 781 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.47% | 132 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,412 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.31% | 14 |
| Hispanic | 32.83% | 350 |
| White | 62.38% | 665 |
| Asian | 0.56% | 6 |
| Native American | 0.38% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2.25% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,066 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.33% | 366 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.78% | 51 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,066 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 5.22% | 126 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.46% | 204 |
| Special Education | 16.00% | 386 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.66% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,412 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.69% | 50 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.66% | 103 |
| Special Education | 16.04% | 171 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.31% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,066 |
Canyon High School's 151 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.6 years. Canyon Lake High School's 76 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 14.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Canyon High School has nine teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 27 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 41 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 41 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 30 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Canyon Lake High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 14 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 32 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, nine teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Canyon High School employs 84 female teachers and 67 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 18 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Canyon Lake High School employs 43 female teachers and 32 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 11 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs four staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.92% | 9 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.91% | 27 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.25% | 41 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.93% | 41 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.62% | 30 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.37% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 152 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.25% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.37% | 14 |
| 10 - 20 years | 41.73% | 32 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.15% | 9 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.49% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 76 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.63% | 85 |
| Male Teachers | 44.37% | 67 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 19 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 152 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.82% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 43.18% | 33 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 11 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 76 |
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