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 W Samuell High School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, with Skyline High School, which is a part of DALLAS ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
W W Samuell High School’s regular student population is 1,708 with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Skyline High School is 3,837 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 students/teacher ratio.
W W Samuell High School earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 69 in student achievement, 77 in school progress and 71 in closing performance gaps. It scored 75 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, Skyline High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 77 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 69 |
| Student Progress | 77 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 71 |
| Overall | 75 |
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. For W W Samuell High School this is in Social Studies while Skyline High School secured one for 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in W W Samuell High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 84.31% of student population, followed by African Americans (11.53%), Whites or Caucasians (2.22%), Two or More Races (0.82%), Native Americans (0.70%) and Asians (0.23%).
At Skyline High School, Hispanics make up 76.49% of student population, followed by African Americans (20.20%), Whites or Caucasians (1.82%), Two or More Races (0.70%), Native Americans (0.44%) and Asians (0.29%).
Based on household incomes, W W Samuell High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 95.67% compared to 92.23% at Skyline 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 W Samuell High School has 1104 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 64.64% of student population. Skyline High School has significantly more ELLs at 1797 or about 46.83% of student population.
In addition, W W Samuell High School has 60.01% bilingual students, 16.80% are in the gifted and talented program, while 14.40% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Skyline High School with 44.10% bilingual students, 20.02% gifted and talented students and 8.57% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 11.53% | 197 |
| Hispanic | 84.31% | 1,440 |
| White | 2.22% | 38 |
| Asian | 0.23% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.70% | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,708 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 95.67% | 1,634 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 64.64% | 1,104 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,708 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 20.20% | 775 |
| Hispanic | 76.49% | 2,935 |
| White | 1.82% | 70 |
| Asian | 0.29% | 11 |
| Native American | 0.44% | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 0.70% | 27 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,837 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 92.23% | 3,539 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 46.83% | 1,797 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,837 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 60.01% | 1,025 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.80% | 287 |
| Special Education | 14.40% | 246 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.84% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,708 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 44.10% | 1,692 |
| Gifted & Talented | 20.02% | 768 |
| Special Education | 8.57% | 329 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.44% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,837 |
W W Samuell High School's 119 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 8.2 years. Skyline High School's 227 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, W W Samuell High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 25 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 33 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 48 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Skyline High School has 11 teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 32 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 62 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 44 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 73 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. W W Samuell High School employs 60 female teachers and 59 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 18 special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Skyline High School employs 114 female teachers and 113 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 23 special education teachers are being assisted by 26 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs 14 staff members in the school administration department and 23 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.84% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.86% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 20.84% | 25 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.78% | 33 |
| 1- 5 years | 40.00% | 48 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.68% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 120 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.83% | 11 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.88% | 32 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.24% | 62 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.33% | 44 |
| 1- 5 years | 32.07% | 73 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.64% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 228 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 50.71% | 61 |
| Male Teachers | 49.37% | 59 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 20 | |
| Special Education | 17 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 120 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 50.35% | 115 |
| Male Teachers | 49.65% | 113 |
| School Admin | 14 | |
| School Support | 23 | |
| Edu Aids | 26 | |
| Special Education | 22 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 228 |
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