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 Haltom High School, which is a part of BIRDVILLE ISD, with Birdville High School, which is a part of BIRDVILLE ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Haltom High School’s regular student population is 2,757 with a student-teacher ratio of 17.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Birdville High School is 2,067 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.2 students/teacher ratio.
Haltom 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 68 in student achievement, 74 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 76 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, Birdville High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 84 in student achievement, 80 in school progress, 92 in closing performance gaps and 86 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 68 |
| Student Progress | 74 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 76 |
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.
Birdville High School's two out of seven distinctions are in Science and 25% closing performance gaps. Haltom High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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| Distinctions |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Haltom High School. They make up for 63.62% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (18.39%), African Americans (9.54%), Asians (5.88%), Two or More Races (1.92%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
The student population at Birdville High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 45.62%, followed by Hispanics (34.40%), African Americans (11.95%), Asians (3.68%), Two or More Races (3.63%) and Native Americans (0.44%).
Based on household incomes, Haltom High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 68.88% compared to 40.59% at Birdville 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, Haltom High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 33.08% of its student population compared to 14.47% at Birdville High School.
In addition, Haltom High School has 32.93% bilingual students, 4.57% are in the gifted and talented program, while 9.25% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Birdville High School with 14.27% bilingual students, 10.84% gifted and talented students and 11.47% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.54% | 263 |
| Hispanic | 63.62% | 1,754 |
| White | 18.39% | 507 |
| Asian | 5.88% | 162 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 53 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,757 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 68.88% | 1,899 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 33.08% | 912 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,757 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 11.95% | 247 |
| Hispanic | 34.40% | 711 |
| White | 45.62% | 943 |
| Asian | 3.68% | 76 |
| Native American | 0.44% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3.63% | 75 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,067 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 40.59% | 839 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.47% | 299 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,067 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 32.93% | 908 |
| Gifted & Talented | 4.57% | 126 |
| Special Education | 9.25% | 255 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.62% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,757 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 14.27% | 295 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.84% | 224 |
| Special Education | 11.47% | 237 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.83% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,067 |
Haltom High School's 160 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.5 years. Birdville High School's 120 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Haltom High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 22 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 47 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 30 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 56 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including five beginning teachers. Birdville High School has nine teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 23 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 35 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 23 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 19 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Haltom High School employs 90 female teachers and 70 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 12 special education teachers are being assisted by 15 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs nine staff members in the school administration department and 18 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Birdville High School employs 66 female teachers and 53 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 16 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.93% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.42% | 22 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.46% | 47 |
| 6 - 10 years | 18.52% | 30 |
| 1- 5 years | 34.49% | 56 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.17% | 5 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 161 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 7.15% | 9 |
| 20 - 30 years | 19.37% | 23 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.34% | 35 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.37% | 23 |
| 1- 5 years | 15.88% | 19 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.81% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 120 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.18% | 90 |
| Male Teachers | 43.82% | 71 |
| School Admin | 9 | |
| School Support | 18 | |
| Edu Aids | 15 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 161 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 55.53% | 67 |
| Male Teachers | 44.47% | 54 |
| School Admin | 5 | |
| School Support | 16 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 120 |
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