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: Cinco Ranch High School and Tompkins High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the KATY ISD.
Cinco Ranch High School’s regular student population is 3,740 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Tompkins High School is 3,154 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.2 students/teacher ratio.
Cinco Ranch 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 90 in student achievement, 90 in school progress and 96 in closing performance gaps. It scored 92 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, Tompkins High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 94 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 96 in closing performance gaps and 95 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 90 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 96 |
| Overall | 92 |
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. Cinco Ranch High School’s six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Tompkins 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, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Cinco Ranch High School. They make up for 36.68% of student population, followed by Hispanics (34.41%), Asians (14.81%), African Americans (9.47%), Two or More Races (4.41%) and Native Americans (0.11%).
The student population at Tompkins High School is also predominantly by Asians at 34.91%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (29.90%), Hispanics (22.29%), African Americans (9.35%), Two or More Races (3.20%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
Based on household incomes, Cinco Ranch High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 36.79% compared to 16.74% at Tompkins 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, Cinco Ranch High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 12.49% of its student population compared to 6.12% at Tompkins High School.
In addition, Cinco Ranch High School has 12.43% bilingual students, 11.39% are in the gifted and talented program, while 10.86% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Tompkins High School with 5.90% bilingual students, 19.66% gifted and talented students and 8.72% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.47% | 354 |
| Hispanic | 34.41% | 1,287 |
| White | 36.68% | 1,372 |
| Asian | 14.81% | 554 |
| Native American | 0.11% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4.41% | 165 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,740 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 36.79% | 1,376 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 12.49% | 467 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,740 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.35% | 295 |
| Hispanic | 22.29% | 703 |
| White | 29.90% | 943 |
| Asian | 34.91% | 1,101 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3.20% | 101 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,154 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 16.74% | 528 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.12% | 193 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,154 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 12.43% | 465 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.39% | 426 |
| Special Education | 10.86% | 406 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.45% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,740 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 5.90% | 186 |
| Gifted & Talented | 19.66% | 620 |
| Special Education | 8.72% | 275 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.55% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,154 |
Cinco Ranch High School's 224 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.3 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.6 years. Tompkins High School's 183 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Cinco Ranch High School has ten teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 34 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 64 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 57 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 51 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including eight beginning teachers. Tompkins High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 29 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 60 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 49 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 32 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 12 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Cinco Ranch High School employs 129 female teachers and 94 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 33 special education teachers are being assisted by 27 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs ten staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Tompkins High School employs 104 female teachers and 78 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 27 special education teachers are being assisted by 29 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs nine staff members in the school administration department and 17 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | 4.41% | 10 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.28% | 34 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.69% | 64 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.30% | 57 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.85% | 51 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.47% | 8 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.3 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 225 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.60% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.84% | 29 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.77% | 60 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.76% | 49 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.48% | 32 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.50% | 12 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 183 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 57.86% | 130 |
| Male Teachers | 42.14% | 95 |
| School Admin | 10 | |
| School Support | 20 | |
| Edu Aids | 27 | |
| Special Education | 32 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 225 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 57.24% | 105 |
| Male Teachers | 42.76% | 78 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 18 | |
| Edu Aids | 29 | |
| Special Education | 26 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 183 |
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