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: Bob E Griggs High School and Haltom High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the BIRDVILLE ISD.
Bob E Griggs High School’s regular student population is 138 with a student-teacher ratio of 6.6 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Haltom High School is 2,757 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.1 students/teacher ratio.
Bob E Griggs High School was accorded 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 80 in student achievement, 83 in school progress and 67 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, Haltom High School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 68 in student achievement, 74 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 76 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
C
Average
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 80 |
| Student Progress | 83 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 67 |
| 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.
Distinction Designations for Bob E Griggs High School and Haltom High School are not applicable as neither one earned a recognition for outstanding achievement in seven categories.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
|---|
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Bob E Griggs High School. They make up for 51.45% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (34.78%), African Americans (9.42%), Two or More Races (3.62%) and Asians (0.72%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
At Haltom High School, Hispanics are the biggest group, comprising 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%).
Based on household incomes, the Bob E Griggs High School’s economically disadvantaged students is lower at 68.84% compared to 68.88% at Haltom 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, Bob E Griggs High School has 39 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 28.26% of student population. Haltom High School has significantly more ELLs at 912 or about 33.08% of student population.
Bob E Griggs High School has no gifted and talented student, while 6.52% are in the special education program, and bilingual students comprise 28.99% students. Haltom High School 9.25% are in the special education program, 4.57% are in the gifted and talented program, and bilingual students comprise 32.93% students.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.42% | 13 |
| Hispanic | 51.45% | 71 |
| White | 34.78% | 48 |
| Asian | 0.72% | 1 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 3.62% | 5 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 138 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 68.84% | 95 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 28.26% | 39 |
| Total Students | 100% | 138 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 28.99% | 40 |
| Gifted & Talented | - | - |
| Special Education | 6.52% | 9 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 4.78% | 7 |
| Total Students | 100% | 138 |
| 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 |
Bob E Griggs High School's 20 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.3 years. Haltom High School's 160 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 10.5 years.
Of its teaching staff, Bob E Griggs High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has two teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 11 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, two teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while four teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only. 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Bob E Griggs High School employs 11 female teachers and nine male teachers. Of its teaching staff, six special education teachers are being assisted by 16 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.83% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 10.53% | 2 |
| 10 - 20 years | 51.20% | 11 |
| 6 - 10 years | 10.53% | 2 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.57% | 4 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.35% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.8 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 21 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.94% | 12 |
| Male Teachers | 43.06% | 9 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 9 | |
| Edu Aids | 16 | |
| Special Education | 6 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 21 |
| 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 |
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