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: Emmett J Conrad High School and Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the DALLAS ISD.
Emmett J Conrad High School’s regular student population is 1,321 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy is 2,203 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students/teacher ratio.
Emmett J Conrad 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 78 in student achievement, 87 in school progress and 79 in closing performance gaps. It scored 85 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, Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 80 in student achievement, 88 in school progress, 77 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 78 |
| Student Progress | 87 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 79 |
| Overall | 85 |
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. Emmett J Conrad High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Science, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy’s four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Science, Social Studies and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Emmett J Conrad High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 66.01% of student population, followed by African Americans (18.32%), Asians (10.30%), Whites or Caucasians (4.01%), Two or More Races (0.76%) and Native Americans (0.61%).
At Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy, Hispanics make up 82.84% of student population, followed by African Americans (9.80%), Whites or Caucasians (4.95%), Asians (0.95%), Two or More Races (0.91%) and Native Americans (0.54%).
Based on household incomes, Emmett J Conrad High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 96.37% compared to 92.65% at Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy.
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, Emmett J Conrad High School has 881 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 66.69% of student population. Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy has significantly more ELLs at 1155 or about 52.43% of student population.
In addition, Emmett J Conrad High School has 64.12% bilingual students, 12.87% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.04% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy with 48.39% bilingual students, 16.75% gifted and talented students and 9.99% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
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| African American | 18.32% | 242 |
| Hispanic | 66.01% | 872 |
| White | 4.01% | 53 |
| Asian | 10.30% | 136 |
| Native American | 0.61% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 0.76% | 10 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,321 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 96.37% | 1,273 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 66.69% | 881 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,321 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
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| African American | 9.80% | 216 |
| Hispanic | 82.84% | 1,825 |
| White | 4.95% | 109 |
| Asian | 0.95% | 21 |
| Native American | 0.54% | 12 |
| Two or More Races | 0.91% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,203 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 92.65% | 2,041 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 52.43% | 1,155 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,203 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 64.12% | 847 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.87% | 170 |
| Special Education | 12.04% | 159 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.21% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,321 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 48.39% | 1,066 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.75% | 369 |
| Special Education | 9.99% | 220 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.67% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,203 |
Emmett J Conrad High School's 82 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 9.9 years. Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy's 149 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 7.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Emmett J Conrad High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 24 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 23 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 21 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 26 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 39 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 63 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers.
Emmett J Conrad High School has 12 special education teachers assisted by 15 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy has 16 special education teachers and 16 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.24% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.71% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.52% | 24 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.79% | 23 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.61% | 21 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.00% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 82 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.54% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 5.35% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 17.54% | 26 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.04% | 39 |
| 1- 5 years | 41.83% | 63 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.69% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 149 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 58.13% | 48 |
| Male Teachers | 41.87% | 35 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 82 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 47.52% | 71 |
| Male Teachers | 52.48% | 78 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 15 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 17 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 149 |
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