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 S Garland High School, which is a part of GARLAND ISD, with Lakeview Centennial High School, which is a part of GARLAND ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
S Garland High School’s regular student population is 1,982 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Lakeview Centennial High School is 2,061 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.4 students/teacher ratio.
S Garland 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 77 in student achievement, 80 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 78 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, Lakeview Centennial High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 89 in student achievement, 94 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 94 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 80 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 73 |
| Overall | 78 |
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.
Lakeview Centennial High School's seven out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. S Garland High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in S Garland High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 75.88% of student population, followed by African Americans (9.59%), Whites or Caucasians (6.10%), Native Americans (5.60%), Asians (1.41%) and Two or More Races (1.41%).
The student population at Lakeview Centennial High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 48.13%, followed by African Americans (28.24%), Whites or Caucasians (11.84%), Asians (4.95%), Native Americans (3.83%) and Two or More Races (2.86%).
Based on household incomes, S Garland High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 90.21% compared to 77.63% at Lakeview Centennial 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, S Garland High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 56.71% of its student population compared to 24.11% at Lakeview Centennial High School.
In addition, S Garland High School has 54.69% bilingual students, 2.22% are in the gifted and talented program, while 10.65% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Lakeview Centennial High School with 23.14% bilingual students, 10.09% gifted and talented students and 8.25% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.59% | 190 |
| Hispanic | 75.88% | 1,504 |
| White | 6.10% | 121 |
| Asian | 1.41% | 28 |
| Native American | 5.60% | 111 |
| Two or More Races | 1.41% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,982 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 90.21% | 1,788 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 56.71% | 1,124 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,982 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 28.24% | 582 |
| Hispanic | 48.13% | 992 |
| White | 11.84% | 244 |
| Asian | 4.95% | 102 |
| Native American | 3.83% | 79 |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 59 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,061 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.63% | 1,600 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 24.11% | 497 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,061 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 54.69% | 1,084 |
| Gifted & Talented | 2.22% | 44 |
| Special Education | 10.65% | 211 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.76% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,982 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 23.14% | 477 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.09% | 208 |
| Special Education | 8.25% | 170 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.75% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,061 |
S Garland High School's 132 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 9.9 years. Lakeview Centennial High School's 134 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 10.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, S Garland High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 13 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 39 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 28 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 38 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 12 beginning teachers. Lakeview Centennial High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 41 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 35 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 37 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. S Garland High School employs 71 female teachers and 61 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 15 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Lakeview Centennial High School employs 74 female teachers and 60 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.27% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.52% | 13 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.40% | 39 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.47% | 28 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.57% | 38 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.84% | 12 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 132 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.94% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.08% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 30.87% | 41 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.17% | 35 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.44% | 37 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.64% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 134 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 53.89% | 71 |
| Male Teachers | 46.11% | 61 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 15 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 13 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 132 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.26% | 74 |
| Male Teachers | 44.82% | 60 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 19 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 134 |
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