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.
When we compared W H Adamson High School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with Sunset High School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
W H Adamson High School’s regular student population is 1,353 with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Sunset High School is 2,164 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.2 students/teacher ratio.
W H Adamson 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 81 in student achievement, 90 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, Sunset High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 78 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 81 |
| Student Progress | 90 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 91 |
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. W H Adamson High School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Sunset High School’s only distinction designation is in Comparative Academic Growth.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in W H Adamson High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 95.20% of student population, followed by African Americans (2.44%), Whites or Caucasians (1.33%), Native Americans (0.52%), Asians (0.30%) and Two or More Races (0.22%).
At Sunset High School, Hispanics make up 96.53% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (1.48%), African Americans (1.20%), Native Americans (0.42%), Two or More Races (0.23%) and Asians (0.14%).
Based on household incomes, W H Adamson High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 98.67% compared to 93.48% at Sunset 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, W H Adamson High School has 803 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 59.35% of student population. Sunset High School has significantly more ELLs at 1155 or about 53.37% of student population.
W H Adamson High School’s bilingual students comprise 54.25%, gifted and talented students, 16.78%, while 9.39% are in the special education program. Sunset High School bilingual students comprise 49.12%, gifted and talented students, 16.59%, and 11.04% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.44% | 33 |
| Hispanic | 95.20% | 1,288 |
| White | 1.33% | 18 |
| Asian | 0.30% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.52% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 0.22% | 3 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,353 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 98.67% | 1,335 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 59.35% | 803 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,353 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.20% | 26 |
| Hispanic | 96.53% | 2,089 |
| White | 1.48% | 32 |
| Asian | 0.14% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.42% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 0.23% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,164 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 93.48% | 2,023 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 53.37% | 1,155 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,164 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 54.25% | 734 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.78% | 227 |
| Special Education | 9.39% | 127 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.07% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,353 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 49.12% | 1,063 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.59% | 359 |
| Special Education | 11.04% | 239 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.75% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,164 |
W H Adamson High School's 93 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 8.7 years. Sunset High School's 133 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 9.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, W H Adamson High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 24 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 36 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Sunset High School has five teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has ten teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 31 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 34 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 51 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers.
In both schools, male teachers outnumber the female teachers. W H Adamson High School employs 38 male teachers and 55 female teachers. Of its teaching staff, 11 special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Sunset High School employs 63 male teachers and 70 female teachers. Of its teaching staff, 17 special education teachers are being assisted by 12 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.21% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.05% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.25% | 23 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.11% | 24 |
| 1- 5 years | 38.68% | 36 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.59% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 94 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.82% | 5 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.19% | 10 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.98% | 31 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.37% | 34 |
| 1- 5 years | 38.25% | 51 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.47% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 134 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 41.13% | 39 |
| Male Teachers | 58.76% | 55 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 94 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 47.60% | 64 |
| Male Teachers | 52.40% | 70 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 17 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 134 |
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