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 excellent schools: Fulshear High School (LAMAR CISD) and Seven Lakes High School (KATY ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Fulshear High School’s regular student population is 3,399 with a student-teacher ratio of 23.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Seven Lakes High School is 3,773 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.8 students/teacher ratio.
Fulshear 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 92 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 94 in closing performance gaps. It scored 93 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, Seven Lakes High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 95 in student achievement, 92 in school progress, 98 in closing performance gaps and 96 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 92 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 94 |
| Overall | 93 |
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. Fulshear High School’s two out of seven distinctions are in Social Studies and 25% closing performance gaps. Seven Lakes High School's seven out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Fulshear High School. They make up for 32.48% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.30%), African Americans (23.36%), Asians (9.94%), Two or More Races (4.44%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
The student population at Seven Lakes High School is also predominantly by Asians at 35.33%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.29%), Hispanics (23.40%), African Americans (7.71%), Two or More Races (3.98%) and Native Americans (0.24%).
Based on household incomes, Fulshear High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 28.04% compared to 22.24% at Seven Lakes 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, Fulshear High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 12.42% of its student population compared to 9.09% at Seven Lakes High School.
In addition, Fulshear High School has 12.12% bilingual students, 5.68% are in the gifted and talented program, while 10.36% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Seven Lakes High School with 8.72% bilingual students, 20.41% gifted and talented students and 8.83% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 23.36% | 794 |
| Hispanic | 32.48% | 1,104 |
| White | 29.30% | 996 |
| Asian | 9.94% | 338 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 4.44% | 151 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,399 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 28.04% | 953 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.42% | 422 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,399 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 7.71% | 291 |
| Hispanic | 23.40% | 883 |
| White | 29.29% | 1,105 |
| Asian | 35.33% | 1,333 |
| Native American | 0.24% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3.98% | 150 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,773 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 22.24% | 839 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.09% | 343 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,773 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 12.12% | 412 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.68% | 193 |
| Special Education | 10.36% | 352 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.68% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,399 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.72% | 329 |
| Gifted & Talented | 20.41% | 770 |
| Special Education | 8.83% | 333 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.47% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,773 |
Fulshear High School's 146 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 11.7 years. Seven Lakes High School's 212 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Fulshear High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 22 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 48 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 36 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 29 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers. Seven Lakes High School has five teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 44 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 79 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 36 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 38 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 12 beginning teachers.
Fulshear High School has 11 special education teachers assisted by 18 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Seven Lakes High School has 27 special education teachers and 25 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.75% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.72% | 22 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.65% | 48 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.74% | 36 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.63% | 29 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.43% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 147 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.17% | 5 |
| 20 - 30 years | 20.62% | 44 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.10% | 79 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.71% | 36 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.89% | 38 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.51% | 12 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 212 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 48.88% | 72 |
| Male Teachers | 51.06% | 75 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 147 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.55% | 129 |
| Male Teachers | 39.45% | 84 |
| School Admin | 10 | |
| School Support | 18 | |
| Edu Aids | 25 | |
| Special Education | 27 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 212 |
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