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 Foster High School, which is a part of LAMAR CISD, with B F Terry High School, which is a part of LAMAR CISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Foster High School’s regular student population is 2,743 with a student-teacher ratio of 21.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at B F Terry High School is 1,511 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.7 students/teacher ratio.
Foster 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 94 in student achievement, 93 in school progress and 97 in closing performance gaps. It scored 95 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, B F Terry High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 82 in student achievement, 89 in school progress, 89 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 94 |
| Student Progress | 93 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 97 |
| Overall | 95 |
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. Foster High School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. B F Terry High School’s three out of seven distinctions are in post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at Foster High School. They make up for 28.44% of student population, followed by Hispanics (27.89%), Whites or Caucasians (26.72%), Asians (12.18%), Two or More Races (4.30%) and Native Americans (0.33%).
At B F Terry High School, Hispanics make up 78.36% of student population, followed by African Americans (10.19%), Whites or Caucasians (8.47%), Asians (1.59%), Two or More Races (1.13%) and Native Americans (0.13%).
Based on household incomes, the Foster High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 33.28% compared to 66.05% at B F Terry 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, Foster High School has 283 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 10.32% of student population. B F Terry High School has significantly more ELLs at 345 or about 22.83% of student population.
Foster High School’s bilingual students comprise 10.10%, gifted and talented students, 9.70%, while 10.90% are in the special education program. B F Terry High School bilingual students comprise 21.71%, gifted and talented students, 4.57%, and 17.80% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 28.44% | 780 |
| Hispanic | 27.89% | 765 |
| White | 26.72% | 733 |
| Asian | 12.18% | 334 |
| Native American | 0.33% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 4.30% | 118 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,743 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 33.28% | 913 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.32% | 283 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,743 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.19% | 154 |
| Hispanic | 78.36% | 1,184 |
| White | 8.47% | 128 |
| Asian | 1.59% | 24 |
| Native American | 0.13% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,511 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 66.05% | 998 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.83% | 345 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,511 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.10% | 277 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.70% | 266 |
| Special Education | 10.90% | 299 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.79% | 22 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,743 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 21.71% | 328 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.57% | 69 |
| Special Education | 17.80% | 269 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.17% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,511 |
Foster High School's 126 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.6 years. B F Terry High School's 85 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Foster High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 24 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 46 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 28 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. B F Terry High School has five teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 25 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 23 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Foster High School employs 74 female teachers and 51 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, B F Terry High School employs 42 female teachers and 42 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by nine teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.70% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.81% | 24 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.67% | 46 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.83% | 28 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.08% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.84% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 126 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.39% | 5 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.95% | 12 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.07% | 25 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.32% | 23 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.46% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.81% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 85 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 58.89% | 74 |
| Male Teachers | 41.11% | 52 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 126 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 50.18% | 43 |
| Male Teachers | 49.82% | 43 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 9 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 85 |
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