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: West Fork High School and Porter High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the NEW CANEY ISD.
West Fork High School’s regular student population is 1,279 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Porter High School is 2,093 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2 students/teacher ratio.
West Fork 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 80 in student achievement, 88 in school progress and 90 in closing performance gaps. It scored 89 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, Porter High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 83 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 80 |
| Student Progress | 88 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| Overall | 89 |
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. West Fork High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Porter High School’s three out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at West Fork High School. They make up for 54.57% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (24.00%), African Americans (14.46%), Asians (4.14%), Two or More Races (2.42%) and Native Americans (0.16%).
At Porter High School, Hispanics make up 66.75% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (21.69%), African Americans (6.69%), Two or More Races (2.96%), Asians (1.15%) and Native Americans (0.43%).
Based on household incomes, the West Fork High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 60.36% compared to 68.37% at Porter 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, West Fork High School has 256 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 20.02% of student population. Porter High School has significantly more ELLs at 651 or about 31.10% of student population.
West Fork High School’s bilingual students comprise 19.70%, gifted and talented students, 9.07%, while 10.71% are in the special education program. Porter High School bilingual students comprise 29.86%, gifted and talented students, 4.20%, and 9.89% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 14.46% | 185 |
| Hispanic | 54.57% | 698 |
| White | 24.00% | 307 |
| Asian | 4.14% | 53 |
| Native American | 0.16% | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 2.42% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,279 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 60.36% | 772 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 20.02% | 256 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,279 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.69% | 140 |
| Hispanic | 66.75% | 1,397 |
| White | 21.69% | 454 |
| Asian | 1.15% | 24 |
| Native American | 0.43% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 2.96% | 62 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,093 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 68.37% | 1,431 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 31.10% | 651 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,093 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 19.70% | 252 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.07% | 116 |
| Special Education | 10.71% | 137 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.08% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,279 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 29.86% | 625 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.20% | 88 |
| Special Education | 9.89% | 207 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.73% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,093 |
West Fork High School's 92 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 8.6 years. Porter High School's 137 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, West Fork High School no teacher serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 27 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 25 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 27 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers. Porter High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 19 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 38 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 35 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 37 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. West Fork High School employs 55 female teachers and 37 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Porter High School employs 81 female teachers and 56 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and 18 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.32% | 0 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.14% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.88% | 27 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.40% | 25 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.88% | 27 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.27% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 93 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.11% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.95% | 19 |
| 10 - 20 years | 27.91% | 38 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.15% | 35 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.11% | 37 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.85% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 138 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 59.70% | 55 |
| Male Teachers | 40.30% | 37 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 13 | |
| Special Education | 5 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 93 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 59.01% | 81 |
| Male Teachers | 40.99% | 56 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 18 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 12 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 138 |
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