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 above average high schools: Live Oak Academy and Jack C Hays High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HAYS CISD.
Live Oak Academy’s regular student population is 175 with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Jack C Hays High School is 2,295 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.9 students/teacher ratio.
Live Oak Academy 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 89 in student achievement, 75 in school progress and 79 in closing performance gaps. It scored 86 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, Jack C Hays High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 86 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 85 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 89 |
| Student Progress | 75 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 79 |
| Overall | 86 |
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.
Jack C Hays High School's one out of seven distinction is in post-secondary. Live Oak Academy has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Live Oak Academy is Hispanics who make up nearly 72.57% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (20.57%), Two or More Races (3.43%), African Americans (2.86%) and Asians (0.57%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Jack C Hays High School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 60.70% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (28.93%), African Americans (4.23%), Two or More Races (3.92%), Asians (1.79%) and Native Americans (0.22%).
Based on household incomes, Live Oak Academy’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 50.29% compared to 34.81% at Jack C Hays 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, Live Oak Academy has 49 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 28.00% of student population. Jack C Hays High School has significantly more ELLs at 227 or about 9.89% of student population.
In addition, Live Oak Academy has 27.43% bilingual students, 5.71% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.71% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Jack C Hays High School with 9.54% bilingual students, 9.72% gifted and talented students and 14.16% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.86% | 5 |
| Hispanic | 72.57% | 127 |
| White | 20.57% | 36 |
| Asian | 0.57% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.43% | 6 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 175 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 50.29% | 88 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 28.00% | 49 |
| Total Students | 100% | 175 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 4.23% | 97 |
| Hispanic | 60.70% | 1,393 |
| White | 28.93% | 664 |
| Asian | 1.79% | 41 |
| Native American | 0.22% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3.92% | 90 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,295 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 34.81% | 799 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.89% | 227 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,295 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 27.43% | 48 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.71% | 10 |
| Special Education | 13.71% | 24 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 8.40% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 175 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.54% | 219 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.72% | 223 |
| Special Education | 14.16% | 325 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.78% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,295 |
Live Oak Academy's 11 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 15.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 20.2 years. Jack C Hays High School's 128 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 14.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Live Oak Academy has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has three teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, school has no teacher serving 6-10 years, no teacher serving the school for 1-5 years, and school has no beginning teacher. Jack C Hays High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 32 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 40 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 22 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Live Oak Academy employs six female teachers and five male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by two teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members in the school administration department and two more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Jack C Hays High School employs 74 female teachers and 54 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, seven special education teachers are being assisted by 19 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 8.40% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 28.57% | 3 |
| 10 - 20 years | 63.03% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | - | - |
| 1- 5 years | - | - |
| Beginning Teacher | - | - |
| Teacher Experience Average | 20.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 15.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 12 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.36% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 25.00% | 32 |
| 10 - 20 years | 31.09% | 40 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.34% | 22 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.77% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.52% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 128 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 54.62% | 7 |
| Male Teachers | 45.38% | 5 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 2 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 0 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 12 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 57.89% | 74 |
| Male Teachers | 42.19% | 54 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 19 | |
| Special Education | 7 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 128 |
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