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 Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School and Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions. 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 Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School’s regular student population is 553 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions is 340 students and a student-teacher ratio of 8.5 students/teacher ratio.
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem 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 95 in student achievement, 95 in school progress and 99 in closing performance gaps. It scored 96 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 Collegiate School Of Health Professions also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 96 in student achievement, 96 in school progress, 100 in closing performance gaps and 97 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 95 |
| Student Progress | 95 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 99 |
| Overall | 96 |
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. Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School’s four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, post-secondary and with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 98.01% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (1.45%), Asians (0.36%) and African Americans (0.18%). There is no Native Americans and Two or More Racesstudents in the school.
At Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions, Hispanics make up 97.65% of student population, followed by Asians (1.18%), Whites or Caucasians (0.88%) and African Americans (0.29%). There is no Native Americans and Two or More Racesstudents in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 95.48% compared to 98.82% at Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions.
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 Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 29.11% of its student population compared to 17.06% at Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions.
In addition, Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School has 31.10% bilingual students, 12.48% are in the gifted and talented program, while 7.78% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions with 32.06% bilingual students, 15.88% gifted and talented students and 6.47% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.18% | 1 |
| Hispanic | 98.01% | 542 |
| White | 1.45% | 8 |
| Asian | 0.36% | 2 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.00% | - |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 553 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 95.48% | 528 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 29.11% | 161 |
| Total Students | 100% | 553 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 0.29% | 1 |
| Hispanic | 97.65% | 332 |
| White | 0.88% | 3 |
| Asian | 1.18% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 0.00% | - |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 340 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 98.82% | 336 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 17.06% | 58 |
| Total Students | 100% | 340 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 31.10% | 172 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.48% | 69 |
| Special Education | 7.78% | 43 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.50% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 553 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 32.06% | 109 |
| Gifted & Talented | 15.88% | 54 |
| Special Education | 6.47% | 22 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.50% | 9 |
| Total Students | 100% | 340 |
Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School's 40 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 10.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13 years. Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions's 40 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 10.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has five teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 18 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, seven teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while eight teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has four teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 15 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 12 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while nine teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Psja Thomas Jefferson T-stem Early College High School employs 24 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by one teacher only aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs three staff members in the school administration department and 11 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Psja Collegiate School Of Health Professions employs 24 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, two special education teachers are being assisted by three teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.75% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.75% | 5 |
| 10 - 20 years | 45.50% | 18 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.00% | 7 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.50% | 8 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.50% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 10.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Over 30 years | - | - |
| 20 - 30 years | 8.73% | 4 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.91% | 15 |
| 6 - 10 years | 29.93% | 12 |
| 1- 5 years | 22.19% | 9 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.24% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 62.00% | 25 |
| Male Teachers | 38.00% | 15 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 1 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.60% | 24 |
| Male Teachers | 39.40% | 16 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 5 | |
| Edu Aids | 3 | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 40 |
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