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 Ray Braswell High School, which is a part of DENTON ISD, with Pilot Point High School, which is a part of PILOT POINT ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Ray Braswell High School’s regular student population is 2,808 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Pilot Point High School is 481 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 students/teacher ratio.
Ray Braswell 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, 74 in school progress and 80 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, Pilot Point High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 87 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
|
|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 77 |
| Student Progress | 74 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 80 |
| 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.
Distinction Designations for Ray Braswell High School and Pilot Point High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Ray Braswell High School. They make up for 41.20% of student population, followed by Hispanics (24.82%), Whites or Caucasians (23.72%), Two or More Races (5.27%), Asians (4.27%) and Native Americans (0.61%).
The student population at Pilot Point High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 50.94%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (42.83%), Two or More Races (2.91%), African Americans (2.49%), Asians (0.42%) and Native Americans (0.21%).
Based on household incomes, Ray Braswell High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 45.55% compared to 39.71% at Pilot Point 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, Ray Braswell High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 7.91% of its student population compared to 25.36% at Pilot Point High School.
In addition, Ray Braswell High School has 7.48% bilingual students, 7.37% are in the gifted and talented program, while 11.89% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Pilot Point High School with 25.16% bilingual students, 8.94% gifted and talented students and 13.51% students in the special education program.
| 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 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.49% | 12 |
| Hispanic | 50.94% | 245 |
| White | 42.83% | 206 |
| Asian | 0.42% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.21% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2.91% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 481 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 39.71% | 191 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 25.36% | 122 |
| Total Students | 100% | 481 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 25.16% | 121 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.94% | 43 |
| Special Education | 13.51% | 65 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.72% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 481 |
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 nearly 9.1 years. Pilot Point High School's 36 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, 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. Pilot Point High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, eight teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 12 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. 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.
On the other hand, Pilot Point High School employs 21 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by two teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| 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 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.72% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.33% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.08% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.92% | 8 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.52% | 12 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.43% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 57.07% | 21 |
| Male Teachers | 42.93% | 16 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 4 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 37 |
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