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.
When we compared Aransas Pass High School, which is a part of ARANSAS PASS ISD, with Gregory-portland High School, which is a part of GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Aransas Pass High School’s regular student population is 431 with a student-teacher ratio of 12.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Gregory-portland High School is 1,506 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.8 students/teacher ratio.
Aransas Pass High School earned a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 72 in student achievement, 80 in school progress and 76 in closing performance gaps. It scored 79 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, Gregory-portland High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 79 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 87 in closing performance gaps and 82 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 72 |
| Student Progress | 80 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 76 |
| Overall | 79 |
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.
Both schools garnered only one distinction designation or award for performance. This is in with 25% student progress.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Aransas Pass High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 66.13% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (28.31%), Two or More Races (2.78%), African Americans (1.62%) and Asians (0.93%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Gregory-portland High School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 60.03% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (33.47%), Asians (2.92%), Two or More Races (2.06%), African Americans (1.13%) and Native Americans (0.27%).
Based on household incomes, Aransas Pass High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 65.66% compared to 41.43% at Gregory-portland 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, Aransas Pass High School has 39 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 9.05% of student population. Gregory-portland High School has significantly more ELLs at 96 or about 6.37% of student population.
In addition, Aransas Pass High School has 8.35% bilingual students, 5.34% are in the gifted and talented program, while 10.90% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Gregory-portland High School with 6.04% bilingual students, 7.90% gifted and talented students and 11.95% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.62% | 7 |
| Hispanic | 66.13% | 285 |
| White | 28.31% | 122 |
| Asian | 0.93% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 2.78% | 12 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 431 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 65.66% | 283 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.05% | 39 |
| Total Students | 100% | 431 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 1.13% | 17 |
| Hispanic | 60.03% | 904 |
| White | 33.47% | 504 |
| Asian | 2.92% | 44 |
| Native American | 0.27% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 31 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,506 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 41.43% | 624 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.37% | 96 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,506 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 8.35% | 36 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.34% | 23 |
| Special Education | 10.90% | 47 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 2.95% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 431 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.04% | 91 |
| Gifted & Talented | 7.90% | 119 |
| Special Education | 11.95% | 180 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.05% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,506 |
Aransas Pass High School's 34 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 14.1 years. Gregory-portland High School's 95 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 15.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Aransas Pass High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has six teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, eight teachers have worked for 11-20 years, ten teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while five teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. Gregory-portland High School has nine teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 21 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 35 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 13 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. Aransas Pass High School employs 18 female teachers and 15 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three teachers are in special education without any assistance. The school also employs four staff members in the school administration department and four more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Gregory-portland High School employs 54 female teachers and 41 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 8.82% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.65% | 6 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.71% | 8 |
| 6 - 10 years | 30.29% | 10 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.59% | 5 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.94% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 8.89% | 9 |
| 20 - 30 years | 21.55% | 21 |
| 10 - 20 years | 36.30% | 35 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.31% | 18 |
| 1- 5 years | 13.81% | 13 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.05% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 15.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 96 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 54.71% | 19 |
| Male Teachers | 45.29% | 15 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 4 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 2 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 34 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.69% | 54 |
| Male Teachers | 43.31% | 41 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 10 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 96 |
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