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 El Paso High School, which is a part of EL PASO ISD, with Coronado High School, which is a part of EL PASO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
El Paso High School’s regular student population is 1,628 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Coronado High School is 2,575 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19.1 students/teacher ratio.
El Paso High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 85 in student achievement, 89 in school progress and 91 in closing performance gaps. It scored 90 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, Coronado High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 82 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 88 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 85 |
| Student Progress | 89 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 90 |
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.
It is in this area where the two schools differ. El Paso High School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Social Studies and post-secondary. Coronado High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in El Paso High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.60% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (7.19%), Asians (0.74%), Two or More Races (0.68%), African Americans (0.61%) and Native Americans (0.12%).
At Coronado High School, Hispanics make up 86.33% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (9.40%), Asians (2.02%), African Americans (1.13%), Two or More Races (0.89%) and Native Americans (0.16%).
Based on household incomes, El Paso High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 58.54% compared to 51.38% at Coronado 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, El Paso High School has 682 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 41.89% of student population. Coronado High School has significantly more ELLs at 841 or about 32.66% of student population.
El Paso High School’s bilingual students comprise 40.05%, gifted and talented students, 25.31%, while 6.39% are in the special education program. Coronado High School bilingual students comprise 28.97%, gifted and talented students, 16.39%, and 5.63% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.61% | 10 |
| Hispanic | 90.60% | 1,475 |
| White | 7.19% | 117 |
| Asian | 0.74% | 12 |
| Native American | 0.12% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.68% | 11 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,628 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 58.54% | 953 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 41.89% | 682 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,628 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.13% | 29 |
| Hispanic | 86.33% | 2,223 |
| White | 9.40% | 242 |
| Asian | 2.02% | 52 |
| Native American | 0.16% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,575 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 51.38% | 1,323 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 32.66% | 841 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,575 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 40.05% | 652 |
| Gifted & Talented | 25.31% | 412 |
| Special Education | 6.39% | 104 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.03% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,628 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 28.97% | 746 |
| Gifted & Talented | 16.39% | 422 |
| Special Education | 5.63% | 145 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.74% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,575 |
El Paso High School's 97 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.2 years. Coronado High School's 135 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 12 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 14.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, El Paso High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 46 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Coronado High School has seven teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 25 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 47 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 33 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
El Paso High School has nine special education teachers assisted by 2 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Coronado High School has eight special education teachers and 8 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.12% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.21% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 47.63% | 46 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.35% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.55% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.14% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 97 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.33% | 7 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.13% | 25 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.64% | 47 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.43% | 33 |
| 1- 5 years | 13.84% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.70% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 12 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 135 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 50.31% | 49 |
| Male Teachers | 49.69% | 48 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 97 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 48.19% | 65 |
| Male Teachers | 51.89% | 70 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 17 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 135 |
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