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 Stratford 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.
Stratford High School’s regular student population is 2,392 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 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.
Stratford High School earned a State accountability rating of B (80-89) 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 88 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 87 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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.
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| Student Achievement | 88 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 87 |
| Overall | 88 |
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 only four distinction designations or awards for outstanding performance. These are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Stratford High School. They make up for 46.70% of student population, followed by Hispanics (33.70%), African Americans (10.28%), Asians (5.89%), Two or More Races (3.14%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
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, the Stratford High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 32.15% 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, Stratford High School has 384 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 16.05% of student population. Spring Woods High School has significantly more ELLs at 1065 or about 52.75% of student population.
Stratford High School’s bilingual students comprise 15.68%, gifted and talented students, 18.52%, while 8.74% are in the special education program. Spring Woods High School bilingual students comprise 52.40%, gifted and talented students, 3.96%, and 13.47% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.28% | 246 |
| Hispanic | 33.70% | 806 |
| White | 46.70% | 1,117 |
| Asian | 5.89% | 141 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 3.14% | 75 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,392 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 32.15% | 769 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.05% | 384 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,392 |
| 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 | 15.68% | 375 |
| Gifted & Talented | 18.52% | 443 |
| Special Education | 8.74% | 209 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.79% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,392 |
| 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 |
Stratford High School's 125 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.6 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, Stratford High School has five teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 20 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 42 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 30 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three 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.
Stratford High School has seven special education teachers assisted by 13 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Spring Woods High School has seven special education teachers and 14 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.74% | 5 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.07% | 20 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.17% | 42 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.03% | 30 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.45% | 26 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.63% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 126 |
| 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 |
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| Female Teachers | 45.66% | 57 |
| Male Teachers | 54.34% | 68 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 126 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| 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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