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 Waxahachie High School, which is a part of WAXAHACHIE ISD, with Waxahachie Global High School, which is a part of WAXAHACHIE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Waxahachie High School’s regular student population is 3,056 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Waxahachie Global High School is 369 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.9 students/teacher ratio.
Waxahachie 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 80 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 71 in closing performance gaps. It scored 77 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, Waxahachie Global High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 96 in student achievement, 95 in school progress, 99 in closing performance gaps and 97 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 80 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 71 |
| Overall | 77 |
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.
Waxahachie Global High School's one out of seven distinction is in with 25% student progress. Waxahachie High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Waxahachie High School. They make up for 39.33% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (35.05%), African Americans (21.20%), Two or More Races (3.57%), Asians (0.43%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
The student population at Waxahachie Global High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 39.02%, followed by Hispanics (38.21%), African Americans (12.47%), Two or More Races (5.42%), Asians (3.79%) and Native Americans (0.54%).
Based on household incomes, Waxahachie High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 44.40% compared to 34.42% at Waxahachie Global 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, Waxahachie High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 9.13% of its student population compared to 9.49% at Waxahachie Global High School.
In addition, Waxahachie High School has 8.51% bilingual students, 10.27% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.06% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Waxahachie Global High School with 8.40% bilingual students, 25.75% gifted and talented students and 4.34% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 21.20% | 648 |
| Hispanic | 39.33% | 1,202 |
| White | 35.05% | 1,071 |
| Asian | 0.43% | 13 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3.57% | 109 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,056 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 44.40% | 1,357 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.13% | 279 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,056 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 12.47% | 46 |
| Hispanic | 38.21% | 141 |
| White | 39.02% | 144 |
| Asian | 3.79% | 14 |
| Native American | 0.54% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 5.42% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 369 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.42% | 127 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.49% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100% | 369 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.51% | 260 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.27% | 314 |
| Special Education | 13.06% | 399 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.52% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,056 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.40% | 31 |
| Gifted & Talented | 25.75% | 95 |
| Special Education | 4.34% | 16 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 3.50% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 369 |
Waxahachie High School's 194 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.2 years. Waxahachie Global High School's 28 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 14.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Waxahachie High School has nine teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 38 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 61 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 35 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 40 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 13 beginning teachers. Waxahachie Global High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 16 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, six teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while three teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Waxahachie High School employs 110 female teachers and 84 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 29 special education teachers are being assisted by 23 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Waxahachie Global High School employs 18 female teachers and ten male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two 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 two more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.48% | 9 |
| 20 - 30 years | 19.33% | 38 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.24% | 61 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.99% | 35 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.41% | 40 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.55% | 13 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 194 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.50% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.49% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 56.29% | 16 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.23% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 10.49% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.70% | 110 |
| Male Teachers | 43.30% | 84 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 19 | |
| Edu Aids | 23 | |
| Special Education | 29 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 194 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 65.03% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 34.97% | 10 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 29 |
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