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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right high school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Burleson High School (BURLESON ISD) and Cleburne High School (CLEBURNE ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Burleson High School’s regular student population is 1,786 with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Cleburne High School is 1,847 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.8 students/teacher ratio.
Burleson 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 83 in student achievement, 81 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 85 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, Cleburne High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 79 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 75 in closing performance gaps and 80 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 83 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 85 |
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.
Cleburne High School's one out of seven distinction is in Mathematics. Burleson High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Burleson High School. They make up for 55.26% of student population, followed by Hispanics (27.27%), African Americans (9.97%), Two or More Races (4.31%), Asians (2.41%) and Native Americans (0.56%).
The student population at Cleburne High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 45.97%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (42.61%), Two or More Races (4.49%), African Americans (3.79%), Native Americans (0.54%) and Asians (0.49%).
Based on household incomes, the Burleson High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 35.33% compared to 66.65% at Cleburne 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, Burleson High School has 90 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 5.04% of student population. Cleburne High School has significantly more ELLs at 424 or about 22.96% of student population.
In addition, Burleson High School has 4.09% bilingual students, 5.71% are in the gifted and talented program, while 13.44% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Cleburne High School with 22.79% bilingual students, 8.88% gifted and talented students and 10.99% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.97% | 178 |
| Hispanic | 27.27% | 487 |
| White | 55.26% | 987 |
| Asian | 2.41% | 43 |
| Native American | 0.56% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 4.31% | 77 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,786 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 35.33% | 631 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 5.04% | 90 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,786 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.79% | 70 |
| Hispanic | 45.97% | 849 |
| White | 42.61% | 787 |
| Asian | 0.49% | 9 |
| Native American | 0.54% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 4.49% | 83 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,847 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 66.65% | 1,231 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.96% | 424 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,847 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.09% | 73 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.71% | 102 |
| Special Education | 13.44% | 240 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.85% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,786 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 22.79% | 421 |
| Gifted & Talented | 8.88% | 164 |
| Special Education | 10.99% | 203 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.69% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,847 |
Burleson High School's 117 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.5 years. Cleburne High School's 144 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, Burleson High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 23 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 42 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 29 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Cleburne High School has eight teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 22 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 47 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 31 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 28 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
Burleson High School has 15 special education teachers assisted by 17 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Cleburne High School has five special education teachers and 2 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.55% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.67% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 19.27% | 23 |
| 6 - 10 years | 35.40% | 42 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.87% | 29 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.24% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 118 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.56% | 8 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.14% | 22 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.29% | 47 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.46% | 31 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.51% | 28 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.11% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 144 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 50.00% | 59 |
| Male Teachers | 50.00% | 59 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 118 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.07% | 87 |
| Male Teachers | 39.93% | 58 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 15 | |
| Edu Aids | 2 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 144 |
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