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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right high school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Sanger High School (SANGER ISD) and Tioga School (TIOGA ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Sanger High School’s regular student population is 827 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Tioga School is 662 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students/teacher ratio.
Sanger 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 83 in student achievement, 80 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, Tioga School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 85 in student achievement, 77 in school progress, 91 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 83 |
| Student Progress | 80 |
| 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.
Sanger High School's two out of seven distinctions are in with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Tioga School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Sanger High School. They make up for 54.90% of student population, followed by Hispanics (35.67%), Two or More Races (4.84%), African Americans (3.26%) and Asians (0.97%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Tioga School, Whites or Caucasians make up 71.90% of student population, followed by Hispanics (22.51%), Two or More Races (4.23%), African Americans (1.06%), Asians (0.15%) and Native Americans (0.15%).
Based on household incomes, Sanger High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 37.12% compared to 31.12% at Tioga 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, Sanger High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 10.40% of its student population compared to 7.70% at Tioga School.
Sanger High School’s bilingual students comprise 10.40%, gifted and talented students, 7.38%, while 14.63% are in the special education program. Tioga School bilingual students comprise 7.40%, gifted and talented students, 6.34%, and 18.13% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.26% | 27 |
| Hispanic | 35.67% | 295 |
| White | 54.90% | 454 |
| Asian | 0.97% | 8 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 4.84% | 40 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 827 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 37.12% | 307 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.40% | 86 |
| Total Students | 100% | 827 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.06% | 7 |
| Hispanic | 22.51% | 149 |
| White | 71.90% | 476 |
| Asian | 0.15% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.15% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.23% | 28 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 662 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 31.12% | 206 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.70% | 51 |
| Total Students | 100% | 662 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.40% | 86 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.38% | 61 |
| Special Education | 14.63% | 121 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.66% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 827 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.40% | 49 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.34% | 42 |
| Special Education | 18.13% | 120 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.22% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 662 |
Sanger High School's 60 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.4 years. Tioga School's 44 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Sanger High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 14 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 18 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Tioga School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has seven teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 19 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Sanger High School employs 31 female teachers and 29 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 14 special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Tioga School employs 33 female teachers and 11 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by six teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs three staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.65% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 23.92% | 14 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.76% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.44% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 30.23% | 18 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 60 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.12% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.37% | 7 |
| 10 - 20 years | 41.65% | 19 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.59% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.04% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.23% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 51.50% | 31 |
| Male Teachers | 48.34% | 29 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 14 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 60 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 75.28% | 34 |
| Male Teachers | 24.72% | 11 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | 6 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 45 |
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