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: Debakey H S For Health Prof and Carnegie Vanguard High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Debakey H S For Health Prof’s regular student population is 929 with a student-teacher ratio of 17.4 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Carnegie Vanguard High School is 855 students and a student-teacher ratio of 22.8 students/teacher ratio.
Debakey H S For Health Prof 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 98 in student achievement, 98 in school progress and an impressive100 in closing performance gaps. It scored 99 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, Carnegie Vanguard High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 99 in student achievement, 99 in school progress, 100 in closing performance gaps and 99 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 98 |
| Student Progress | 98 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 100 |
| Overall | 99 |
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.
Both schools garnered all of seven distinction designations or awards for outstanding performance. These 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 Debakey H S For Health Prof. They make up for 32.72% of student population, followed by Asians (32.40%), African Americans (15.82%), Whites or Caucasians (14.96%), Two or More Races (3.77%) and Native Americans (0.22%).
The student population at Carnegie Vanguard High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 34.15%, followed by Asians (32.05%), Whites or Caucasians (18.60%), African Americans (10.53%), Two or More Races (4.44%) and Native Americans (0.12%).
Based on household incomes, Debakey H S For Health Prof’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 39.83% compared to 32.51% at Carnegie Vanguard 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, Debakey H S For Health Prof has a higher number of English Language Learners comprising 4.20% of its student population compared to 2.11% at Carnegie Vanguard High School.
In addition, Debakey H S For Health Prof has 3.88% bilingual students, 58.34% are in the gifted and talented program, while 2.37% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Carnegie Vanguard High School with 3.39% bilingual students, 99.77% gifted and talented students and 1.17% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 15.82% | 147 |
| Hispanic | 32.72% | 304 |
| White | 14.96% | 139 |
| Asian | 32.40% | 301 |
| Native American | 0.22% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 3.77% | 35 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 929 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 39.83% | 370 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.20% | 39 |
| Total Students | 100% | 929 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.53% | 90 |
| Hispanic | 34.15% | 292 |
| White | 18.60% | 159 |
| Asian | 32.05% | 274 |
| Native American | 0.12% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.44% | 38 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 855 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 32.51% | 278 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.11% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 855 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.88% | 36 |
| Gifted & Talented | 58.34% | 542 |
| Special Education | 2.37% | 22 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.87% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 929 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 3.39% | 29 |
| Gifted & Talented | 99.77% | 853 |
| Special Education | 1.17% | 10 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.67% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100% | 855 |
Debakey H S For Health Prof's 53 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 15 years. Carnegie Vanguard High School's 37 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 12.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 16.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Debakey H S For Health Prof has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 13 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 11 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Carnegie Vanguard High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 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, including two beginning teachers.
Debakey H S For Health Prof has one special education teachers assisted by 1 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Carnegie Vanguard High School has zero special education teachers and 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 11.21% | 6 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.50% | 12 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.30% | 13 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.56% | 11 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.82% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.61% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.66% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 29.26% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 38.83% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.96% | 6 |
| 1- 5 years | 7.98% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.32% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 16.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 68.22% | 37 |
| Male Teachers | 31.78% | 17 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 7 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 54 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 48.94% | 18 |
| Male Teachers | 50.80% | 19 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | - | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 38 |
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