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: Crossroads High School and Copperas Cove High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the COPPERAS COVE ISD.
Crossroads High School’s regular student population is 130 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Copperas Cove High School is 2,247 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.6 students/teacher ratio.
Crossroads 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 88 in student achievement, 68 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 86 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, Copperas Cove High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 90 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 86 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 88 |
| Student Progress | 68 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 86 |
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.
Copperas Cove High School's one out of seven distinction is in post-secondary. Crossroads High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Crossroads High School. They make up for 39.23% of student population, followed by Hispanics (28.46%), African Americans (19.23%), Two or More Races (8.46%) and Native Americans (0.77%). There is no Asians student in the school.
The student population at Copperas Cove High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 35.56%, followed by Hispanics (30.17%), African Americans (18.74%), Two or More Races (10.68%), Asians (2.00%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
Based on household incomes, Crossroads High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 69.23% compared to 50.69% at Copperas Cove 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, Crossroads High School has 5 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 3.85% of student population. Copperas Cove High School has significantly more ELLs at 146 or about 6.50% of student population.
In addition, Crossroads High School has 3.08% bilingual students, 2.31% are in the gifted and talented program, while 18.46% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Copperas Cove High School with 5.79% bilingual students, 8.28% gifted and talented students and 16.60% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 19.23% | 25 |
| Hispanic | 28.46% | 37 |
| White | 39.23% | 51 |
| Asian | 0.00% | - |
| Native American | 0.77% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8.46% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 130 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 69.23% | 90 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 3.85% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100% | 130 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 18.74% | 421 |
| Hispanic | 30.17% | 678 |
| White | 35.56% | 799 |
| Asian | 2.00% | 45 |
| Native American | 0.31% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 10.68% | 240 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,247 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 50.69% | 1,139 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.50% | 146 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,247 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.08% | 4 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.31% | 3 |
| Special Education | 18.46% | 24 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 11.85% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 130 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 5.79% | 130 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.28% | 186 |
| Special Education | 16.60% | 373 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.61% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,247 |
Crossroads High School's eight teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 15.4 years. Copperas Cove High School's 165 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 8.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Crossroads High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, four teachers have worked for 11-20 years, one teacher only has worked for 6-10 years, while one teacher only has been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Copperas Cove High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 19 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 33 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 30 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 65 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 16 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Crossroads High School employs eight female teachers and zero male teacher. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Copperas Cove High School employs 96 female teachers and 69 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 16 special education teachers are being assisted by 26 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 24.71% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 51.76% | 4 |
| 6 - 10 years | 11.76% | 1 |
| 1- 5 years | 11.76% | 1 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 9 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.21% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.35% | 19 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.10% | 33 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.04% | 30 |
| 1- 5 years | 39.41% | 65 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.90% | 16 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 166 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 95.29% | 8 |
| Male Teachers | 4.71% | 0 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 9 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.06% | 96 |
| Male Teachers | 41.94% | 70 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 26 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 166 |
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