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 excellent schools: Early College High School (CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH ISD) and Coppell High School (COPPELL ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Early College High School’s regular student population is 363 with a student-teacher ratio of 24 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Coppell High School is 4,066 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.3 students/teacher ratio.
Early College High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 94 in student achievement, 94 in school progress and an impressive100 in closing performance gaps. It scored 96 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, Coppell High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 92 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 94 |
| Student Progress | 94 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 100 |
| Overall | 96 |
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. Early College High School’s four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps. Coppell High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Early College High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 73.55% of student population, followed by African Americans (9.92%), Whites or Caucasians (9.09%), Asians (4.68%), Two or More Races (2.48%) and Native Americans (0.28%).
At Coppell High School, Asians are the biggest group, comprising 56.76% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (21.08%), Hispanics (13.16%), African Americans (5.16%), Two or More Races (3.64%) and Native Americans (0.07%).
Based on household incomes, Early College High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 70.52% compared to 9.20% at Coppell 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, Early College High School has 89 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 24.52% of student population. Coppell High School has significantly more ELLs at 283 or about 6.96% of student population.
Early College High School’s bilingual students comprise 23.14%, gifted and talented students, 23.14%, while 4.96% are in the special education program. Coppell High School bilingual students comprise 6.52%, gifted and talented students, 15.05%, and 7.06% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.92% | 36 |
| Hispanic | 73.55% | 267 |
| White | 9.09% | 33 |
| Asian | 4.68% | 17 |
| Native American | 0.28% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 9 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 363 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 70.52% | 256 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.52% | 89 |
| Total Students | 100% | 363 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.16% | 210 |
| Hispanic | 13.16% | 535 |
| White | 21.08% | 857 |
| Asian | 56.76% | 2,308 |
| Native American | 0.07% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3.64% | 148 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 4,066 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 9.20% | 374 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.96% | 283 |
| Total Students | 100% | 4,066 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.14% | 84 |
| Gifted & Talented | 23.14% | 84 |
| Special Education | 4.96% | 18 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 6.61% | 24 |
| Total Students | 100% | 363 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.52% | 265 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.05% | 612 |
| Special Education | 7.06% | 287 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.38% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 4,066 |
Early College High School's 15 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 14.1 years. Coppell High School's 266 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Early College High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, six teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while two teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Coppell High School has eight teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 48 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 84 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 60 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 61 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
Early College High School has one special education teachers assisted by 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Coppell High School has 20 special education teachers and 35 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.95% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.25% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 39.74% | 6 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.25% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 13.25% | 2 |
| Beginning Teacher | 13.25% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 15 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.82% | 8 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.14% | 48 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.47% | 84 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.53% | 60 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.79% | 61 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.25% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 266 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 46.36% | 7 |
| Male Teachers | 53.64% | 8 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 15 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 52.50% | 140 |
| Male Teachers | 47.47% | 126 |
| School Admin | 12 | |
| School Support | 21 | |
| Edu Aids | 35 | |
| Special Education | 20 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 266 |
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