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: W T White High School and Sunset High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the DALLAS ISD.
W T White High School’s regular student population is 2,204 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9 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 T White 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 76 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 75 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, Sunset High School also 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 | 76 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 81 |
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 T White High School this is in Social Studies while Sunset High School secured one for with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in W T White High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 83.08% of student population, followed by African Americans (10.30%), Whites or Caucasians (3.81%), Asians (1.00%), Native Americans (0.86%) and Two or More Races (0.86%).
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, the W T White High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 89.97% 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 T White High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 59.53% of its student population compared to 53.37% at Sunset High School.
In addition, W T White High School has 56.22% bilingual students, 15.70% are in the gifted and talented program, while 10.62% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Sunset High School with 49.12% bilingual students, 16.59% gifted and talented students and 11.04% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.30% | 227 |
| Hispanic | 83.08% | 1,831 |
| White | 3.81% | 84 |
| Asian | 1.00% | 22 |
| Native American | 0.86% | 19 |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,204 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 89.97% | 1,983 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 59.53% | 1,312 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,204 |
| 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 | 56.22% | 1,239 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.70% | 346 |
| Special Education | 10.62% | 234 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.72% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,204 |
| 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 T White High School's 138 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 8.3 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 T White High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 27 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 29 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 62 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight 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 T White High School employs 64 male teachers and 74 female teachers. Of its teaching staff, 19 special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and 13 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 | 2.67% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.42% | 9 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.55% | 27 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.21% | 29 |
| 1- 5 years | 44.37% | 62 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.77% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 139 |
| 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 | 46.54% | 65 |
| Male Teachers | 53.39% | 74 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 19 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 139 |
| 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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