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 Tyler High School, which is a part of TYLER ISD, with Tyler Legacy High School, which is a part of TYLER ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Tyler High School’s regular student population is 2,144 with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Tyler Legacy High School is 2,767 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 students/teacher ratio.
Tyler 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 79 in student achievement, 79 in school progress and 75 in closing performance gaps. It scored 78 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, Tyler Legacy High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 86 in student achievement, 86 in school progress, 82 in closing performance gaps and 85 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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| Student Achievement | 79 |
| Student Progress | 79 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 78 |
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.
Tyler Legacy High School's two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Science. Tyler High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Tyler High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 68.10% of student population, followed by African Americans (27.29%), Whites or Caucasians (3.03%), Two or More Races (1.07%), Native Americans (0.33%) and Asians (0.19%).
The student population at Tyler Legacy High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 36.57%, followed by Hispanics (30.03%), African Americans (25.12%), Two or More Races (4.63%), Asians (3.18%) and Native Americans (0.47%).
Based on household incomes, Tyler High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 86.71% compared to 52.40% at Tyler Legacy 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, Tyler High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 36.38% of its student population compared to 10.05% at Tyler Legacy High School.
In addition, Tyler High School has 35.21% bilingual students, 6.39% are in the gifted and talented program, while 9.42% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Tyler Legacy High School with 9.47% bilingual students, 12.79% gifted and talented students and 10.01% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 27.29% | 585 |
| Hispanic | 68.10% | 1,460 |
| White | 3.03% | 65 |
| Asian | 0.19% | 4 |
| Native American | 0.33% | 7 |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 23 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,144 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 86.71% | 1,859 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 36.38% | 780 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,144 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 25.12% | 695 |
| Hispanic | 30.03% | 831 |
| White | 36.57% | 1,012 |
| Asian | 3.18% | 88 |
| Native American | 0.47% | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 4.63% | 128 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,767 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 52.40% | 1,450 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 10.05% | 278 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,767 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 35.21% | 755 |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.39% | 137 |
| Special Education | 9.42% | 202 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.69% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,144 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 9.47% | 262 |
| Gifted & Talented | 12.79% | 354 |
| Special Education | 10.01% | 277 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.58% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,767 |
Tyler High School's 146 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 8.9 years. Tyler Legacy High School's 171 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 9.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Tyler High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 14 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 34 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 31 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 57 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Tyler Legacy High School has four teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 20 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 38 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 47 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 53 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including nine beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Tyler High School employs 81 female teachers and 64 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 16 special education teachers are being assisted by 14 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and 16 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Tyler Legacy High School employs 87 female teachers and 84 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 18 special education teachers are being assisted by 17 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 16 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.74% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 9.25% | 14 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.36% | 34 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.44% | 31 |
| 1- 5 years | 39.11% | 57 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.11% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 8.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 146 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.34% | 4 |
| 20 - 30 years | 11.85% | 20 |
| 10 - 20 years | 22.12% | 38 |
| 6 - 10 years | 27.38% | 47 |
| 1- 5 years | 31.00% | 53 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.37% | 9 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 171 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.62% | 81 |
| Male Teachers | 44.38% | 65 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 16 | |
| Edu Aids | 14 | |
| Special Education | 15 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 146 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 50.96% | 87 |
| Male Teachers | 49.04% | 84 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 16 | |
| Edu Aids | 17 | |
| Special Education | 18 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 171 |
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