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: North Forney High School and 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.
North Forney High School’s regular student population is 2,646 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Forney High School is 2,582 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.5 students/teacher ratio.
North 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, 84 in school progress and 82 in closing performance gaps. It scored 83 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, Forney High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 84 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 87 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 82 |
| Overall | 83 |
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 81 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 87 |
| 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.
North Forney High School's one out of seven distinction is in post-secondary. Forney High School did not earn any distinction.
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at North Forney High School. They make up for 52.15% of student population, followed by Hispanics (27.63%), Whites or Caucasians (12.70%), Two or More Races (4.20%), Asians (2.65%) and Native Americans (0.34%).
The student population at Forney High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 35.36%, followed by Hispanics (30.29%), African Americans (27.92%), Two or More Races (3.80%), Asians (2.05%) and Native Americans (0.31%).
Based on household incomes, North Forney High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 51.93% compared to 29.47% at 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, North Forney High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 10.81% of its student population compared to 9.68% at Forney High School.
In addition, North Forney High School has 10.20% bilingual students, 5.56% are in the gifted and talented program, while 11.98% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Forney High School with 8.91% bilingual students, 10.34% gifted and talented students and 10.81% students in the special education program.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 nearly 7.4 years. Forney High School's 156 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 8.7 years.
Of its teaching staff, 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 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 14 special education teachers assisted by 18 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Forney High School has zero special education teachers and 8 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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