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 Ryan High School, which is a part of DENTON ISD, with Ray Braswell High School, which is a part of DENTON ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Ryan High School’s regular student population is 2,050 with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Ray Braswell High School is 2,808 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 students/teacher ratio.
Ryan 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 84 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 86 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, Ray Braswell High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 77 in student achievement, 74 in school progress, 80 in closing performance gaps and 78 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 86 |
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.
Ryan High School's three out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Ray Braswell High School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Ryan High School. They make up for 45.66% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (28.05%), African Americans (19.95%), Two or More Races (3.66%), Asians (2.05%) and Native Americans (0.54%).
The student population at Ray Braswell High School is also predominantly by African Americans at 41.20%, followed by Hispanics (24.82%), Whites or Caucasians (23.72%), Two or More Races (5.27%), Asians (4.27%) and Native Americans (0.61%).
Based on household incomes, Ryan High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 57.90% compared to 45.55% at Ray Braswell 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, Ryan High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 22.59% of its student population compared to 7.91% at Ray Braswell High School.
Ryan High School’s bilingual students comprise 22.29%, gifted and talented students, 12.44%, while 12.54% are in the special education program. Ray Braswell High School bilingual students comprise 7.48%, gifted and talented students, 7.37%, and 11.89% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 19.95% | 409 |
| Hispanic | 45.66% | 936 |
| White | 28.05% | 575 |
| Asian | 2.05% | 42 |
| Native American | 0.54% | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 3.66% | 75 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,050 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 57.90% | 1,187 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.59% | 463 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,050 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 41.20% | 1,157 |
| Hispanic | 24.82% | 697 |
| White | 23.72% | 666 |
| Asian | 4.27% | 120 |
| Native American | 0.61% | 17 |
| Two or More Races | 5.27% | 148 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,808 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 45.55% | 1,279 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.91% | 222 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,808 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 22.29% | 457 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.44% | 255 |
| Special Education | 12.54% | 257 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.62% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,050 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.48% | 210 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.37% | 207 |
| Special Education | 11.89% | 334 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.55% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,808 |
Ryan High School's 161 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.8 years. Ray Braswell High School's 181 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 9.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Ryan High School has eight teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 31 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 51 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 32 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 36 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Ray Braswell High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 44 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 50 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 63 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Ryan High School employs 85 female teachers and 76 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 19 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Ray Braswell High School employs 91 female teachers and 89 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 20 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.70% | 8 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.94% | 31 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.37% | 51 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.74% | 32 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.52% | 36 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.78% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 162 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.55% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.59% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.27% | 44 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.30% | 50 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.89% | 63 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.40% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 182 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 52.97% | 86 |
| Male Teachers | 47.09% | 76 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 19 | |
| Edu Aids | 19 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 162 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 50.58% | 92 |
| Male Teachers | 49.48% | 90 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 19 | |
| Edu Aids | 20 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 182 |
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