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: Forney High School and North Forney High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the FORNEY ISD.
Forney High School’s regular student population is 2,582 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.5 students/teacher ratio. The student population at North Forney High School is 2,646 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students/teacher ratio.
Forney 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 84 in student achievement, 81 in school progress and 87 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, North Forney High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 84 in student achievement, 84 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 83 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 87 |
| Overall | 85 |
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 83 |
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.
North Forney High School's one out of seven distinction is in post-secondary. Forney High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Forney High School. They make up for 35.36% of student population, followed by Hispanics (30.29%), African Americans (27.92%), Two or More Races (3.80%), Asians (2.05%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
The student population at North Forney High School is also predominantly by African Americans at 52.15%, followed by Hispanics (27.63%), Whites or Caucasians (12.70%), Two or More Races (4.20%), Asians (2.65%) and Native Americans (0.34%).
Based on household incomes, the Forney High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 29.47% compared to 51.93% at North Forney 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, Forney High School has 250 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 9.68% of student population. North Forney High School has significantly more ELLs at 286 or about 10.81% of student population.
Forney High School’s bilingual students comprise 8.91%, gifted and talented students, 10.34%, while 10.81% are in the special education program. North Forney High School bilingual students comprise 10.20%, gifted and talented students, 5.56%, and 11.98% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 27.92% | 721 |
| Hispanic | 30.29% | 782 |
| White | 35.36% | 913 |
| Asian | 2.05% | 53 |
| Native American | 0.31% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 3.80% | 98 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,582 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 29.47% | 761 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.68% | 250 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,582 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 52.15% | 1,380 |
| Hispanic | 27.63% | 731 |
| White | 12.70% | 336 |
| Asian | 2.65% | 70 |
| Native American | 0.34% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 4.20% | 111 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,646 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 51.93% | 1,374 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.81% | 286 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,646 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.91% | 230 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.34% | 267 |
| Special Education | 10.81% | 279 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.64% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,582 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 10.20% | 270 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.56% | 147 |
| Special Education | 11.98% | 317 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.63% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,646 |
Forney High School's 156 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 8.7 years. North Forney High School's 157 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 2.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 7.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Forney High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 19 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 39 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 21 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 52 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 24 beginning teachers. North Forney High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 34 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 20 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 61 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 30 beginning teachers.
Forney High School has zero special education teachers assisted by 8 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. North Forney High School has 14 special education teachers and 18 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.77% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.13% | 19 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.08% | 39 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.47% | 21 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.38% | 52 |
| Beginning Teacher | 15.25% | 24 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.7 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 157 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.63% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 7.54% | 12 |
| 10 - 20 years | 21.36% | 34 |
| 6 - 10 years | 12.55% | 20 |
| 1- 5 years | 38.66% | 61 |
| Beginning Teacher | 19.26% | 30 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 7.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 2.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 158 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 53.35% | 84 |
| Male Teachers | 46.71% | 73 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 8 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 157 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 49.81% | 79 |
| Male Teachers | 50.19% | 79 |
| School Admin | 10 | |
| School Support | 17 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 158 |
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