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: Psja Early College High School and Psja North Early College High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD.
Psja Early College High School’s regular student population is 2,300 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Psja North Early College High School is 2,166 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.6 students/teacher ratio.
Psja Early College 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 87 in student achievement, 91 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 91 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, Psja North Early College High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 86 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 93 in closing performance gaps and 91 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 87 |
| Student Progress | 91 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 91 |
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.
Distinction Designations for Psja Early College High School and Psja North Early College High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Psja Early College High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 99.13% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (0.61%), African Americans (0.13%) and Asians (0.13%). There is no Native Americans and Two or More Racesstudents in the school.
At Psja North Early College High School, Hispanics make up 98.71% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (0.97%), African Americans (0.18%) and Asians (0.14%). There is no Native Americans and Two or More Racesstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, Psja Early College High School’s economically disadvantaged students is higher at 93.74% compared to 92.57% at Psja North Early College 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, Psja Early College High School has 686 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 29.83% of student population. Psja North Early College High School has significantly more ELLs at 777 or about 35.87% of student population.
Psja Early College High School’s bilingual students comprise 29.87%, gifted and talented students, 8.74%, while 9.57% are in the special education program. Psja North Early College High School bilingual students comprise 36.33%, gifted and talented students, 6.00%, and 9.65% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.13% | 3 |
| Hispanic | 99.13% | 2,280 |
| White | 0.61% | 14 |
| Asian | 0.13% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.00% | - |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,300 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 93.74% | 2,156 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 29.83% | 686 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,300 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.18% | 4 |
| Hispanic | 98.71% | 2,138 |
| White | 0.97% | 21 |
| Asian | 0.14% | 3 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.00% | - |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,166 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 92.57% | 2,005 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 35.87% | 777 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,166 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.87% | 687 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.74% | 201 |
| Special Education | 9.57% | 220 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.58% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,300 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 36.33% | 787 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.00% | 130 |
| Special Education | 9.65% | 209 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.67% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,166 |
Psja Early College High School's 172 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.8 years. Psja North Early College High School's 148 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 11.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 15.1 years.
Of its teaching staff, Psja Early College High School has ten teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 27 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 57 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 40 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 36 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers. Psja North Early College High School has 11 teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 29 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 56 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 26 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 23 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Psja Early College High School employs 91 female teachers and 80 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, eight special education teachers are being assisted by 15 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and 19 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Psja North Early College High School employs 75 female teachers and 72 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 14 special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 24 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.68% | 10 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.82% | 27 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.26% | 57 |
| 6 - 10 years | 23.00% | 40 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.86% | 36 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.39% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 173 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.40% | 11 |
| 20 - 30 years | 19.18% | 29 |
| 10 - 20 years | 37.95% | 56 |
| 6 - 10 years | 17.16% | 26 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.55% | 23 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.69% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 11.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 149 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 53.13% | 92 |
| Male Teachers | 46.87% | 81 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 20 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 8 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 173 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 51.01% | 76 |
| Male Teachers | 48.99% | 73 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 24 | |
| Edu Aids | 10 | |
| Special Education | 14 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 149 |
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