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.
We are making this task easier for you by comparing two excellent high schools: El Paso High School and Silva Health Magnet. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the EL PASO ISD.
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 Silva Health Magnet is 544 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 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, Silva Health Magnet also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 94 in student achievement, 94 in school progress, 98 in closing performance gaps and 95 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. Silva Health Magnet's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary and 25% closing performance gaps.
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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 Silva Health Magnet, Hispanics make up 88.24% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (3.68%), Asians (3.68%), African Americans (3.13%), Two or More Races (0.92%) and Native Americans (0.37%).
Based on household incomes, the El Paso High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 58.54% compared to 65.99% at Silva Health Magnet.
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 a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 41.89% of its student population compared to 22.61% at Silva Health Magnet.
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. Silva Health Magnet bilingual students comprise 19.12%, gifted and talented students, 19.85%, and 1.29% 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 | 3.13% | 17 |
| Hispanic | 88.24% | 480 |
| White | 3.68% | 20 |
| Asian | 3.68% | 20 |
| Native American | 0.37% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 0.92% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 544 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 65.99% | 359 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.61% | 123 |
| Total Students | 100% | 544 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| 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 | 19.12% | 104 |
| Gifted & Talented | 19.85% | 108 |
| Special Education | 1.29% | 7 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.79% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 544 |
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. Silva Health Magnet's 35 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 12 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 15.7 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. Silva Health Magnet has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has eight teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 17 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, five teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
El Paso High School has nine special education teachers assisted by 2 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Silva Health Magnet has zero special education teachers and 0 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 | 4.18% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.73% | 8 |
| 10 - 20 years | 47.35% | 17 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.65% | 5 |
| 1- 5 years | 11.70% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.39% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 12 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 36 |
| 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 | 47.35% | 17 |
| Male Teachers | 52.65% | 19 |
| School Admin | 1 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 36 |
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