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 Northbrook High School, which is a part of SPRING BRANCH ISD, with Spring Woods High School, which is a part of SPRING BRANCH ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Northbrook High School’s regular student population is 2,397 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Spring Woods High School is 2,019 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.7 students/teacher ratio.
Northbrook High School earned a State accountability rating of D (60-69) 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 60 in student achievement, 68 in school progress and 59 in closing performance gaps. It scored 65 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, Spring Woods High School earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 68 in student achievement, 76 in school progress, 71 in closing performance gaps and 75 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
D
Below Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 60 |
| Student Progress | 68 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 59 |
| Overall | 65 |
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.
Spring Woods High School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Northbrook High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Northbrook High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 90.65% of student population, followed by African Americans (4.34%), Whites or Caucasians (2.63%), Asians (1.13%), Two or More Races (0.88%) and Native Americans (0.33%).
At Spring Woods High School, Hispanics make up 86.78% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (6.04%), African Americans (4.21%), Asians (1.39%), Two or More Races (0.99%) and Native Americans (0.54%).
Based on household incomes, Northbrook High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 91.74% compared to 86.97% at Spring Woods 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, Northbrook High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 58.87% of its student population compared to 52.75% at Spring Woods High School.
In addition, Northbrook High School has 58.45% bilingual students, 3.59% are in the gifted and talented program, while 12.06% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Spring Woods High School with 52.40% bilingual students, 3.96% gifted and talented students and 13.47% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.34% | 104 |
| Hispanic | 90.65% | 2,173 |
| White | 2.63% | 63 |
| Asian | 1.13% | 27 |
| Native American | 0.33% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 21 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,397 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 91.74% | 2,199 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 58.87% | 1,411 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,397 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.21% | 85 |
| Hispanic | 86.78% | 1,752 |
| White | 6.04% | 122 |
| Asian | 1.39% | 28 |
| Native American | 0.54% | 11 |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 20 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,019 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 86.97% | 1,756 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 52.75% | 1,065 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,019 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 58.45% | 1,401 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.59% | 86 |
| Special Education | 12.06% | 289 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.68% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,397 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 52.40% | 1,058 |
| Gifted & Talented | 3.96% | 80 |
| Special Education | 13.47% | 272 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.68% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,019 |
Northbrook High School's 147 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.2 years. Spring Woods High School's 147 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Northbrook High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 18 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 29 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 40 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 44 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 13 beginning teachers. Spring Woods High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 18 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 48 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 34 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 35 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Northbrook High School employs 84 female teachers and 62 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Spring Woods High School employs 86 female teachers and 60 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.38% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.43% | 18 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.77% | 29 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.90% | 40 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.62% | 44 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.83% | 13 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 147 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.96% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.91% | 18 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.54% | 48 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.87% | 34 |
| 1- 5 years | 23.75% | 35 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.97% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 148 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 57.54% | 85 |
| Male Teachers | 42.46% | 63 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 147 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.80% | 87 |
| Male Teachers | 41.20% | 61 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 15 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 148 |
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