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.
To make it easier for you to decide on the right high school for your children, we compared two above average schools: Grapevine High School (GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD) and Jack E Singley Academy (IRVING ISD). Check out these schools’ programs and achievements so you can make an informed decision.
Grapevine High School’s regular student population is 1,624 with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Jack E Singley Academy is 1,697 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.7 students/teacher ratio.
Grapevine 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 89 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 81 in closing performance gaps. It scored 87 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, Jack E Singley Academy also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 88 in student achievement, 89 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 89 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 89 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 81 |
| Overall | 87 |
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. Grapevine High School's six out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary and with 25% student progress. Jack E Singley Academy’s five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Grapevine High School. They make up for 54.50% of student population, followed by Hispanics (28.51%), Asians (7.45%), African Americans (5.23%), Two or More Races (3.88%) and Native Americans (0.18%).
At Jack E Singley Academy, Hispanics make up 71.42% of student population, followed by African Americans (10.49%), Asians (7.48%), Whites or Caucasians (7.25%), Native Americans (2.24%) and Two or More Races (0.88%).
Based on household incomes, the Grapevine High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 25.00% compared to 77.55% at Jack E Singley Academy.
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, Grapevine High School has 183 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 11.27% of student population. Jack E Singley Academy has significantly more ELLs at 547 or about 32.23% of student population.
Grapevine High School’s bilingual students comprise 11.02%, gifted and talented students, 32.70%, while 8.44% are in the special education program. Jack E Singley Academy bilingual students comprise 31.47%, gifted and talented students, 24.87%, and 5.07% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.23% | 85 |
| Hispanic | 28.51% | 463 |
| White | 54.50% | 885 |
| Asian | 7.45% | 121 |
| Native American | 0.18% | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 63 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,624 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 25.00% | 406 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 11.27% | 183 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,624 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.49% | 178 |
| Hispanic | 71.42% | 1,212 |
| White | 7.25% | 123 |
| Asian | 7.48% | 127 |
| Native American | 2.24% | 38 |
| Two or More Races | 0.88% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,697 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 77.55% | 1,316 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 32.23% | 547 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,697 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 11.02% | 179 |
| Gifted & Talented | 32.70% | 531 |
| Special Education | 8.44% | 137 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.82% | 13 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,624 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 31.47% | 534 |
| Gifted & Talented | 24.87% | 422 |
| Special Education | 5.07% | 86 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.04% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,697 |
Grapevine High School's 122 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.6 years. Jack E Singley Academy's 95 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12 years.
Of its teaching staff, Grapevine High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 22 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 37 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 27 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 26 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers. Jack E Singley Academy has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 17 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 33 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 16 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 17 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 11 beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Grapevine High School employs 70 female teachers and 52 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, ten special education teachers are being assisted by 13 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Jack E Singley Academy employs 56 female teachers and 38 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, three special education teachers are being assisted by five teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and eight more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.63% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.63% | 22 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.88% | 37 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.20% | 27 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.82% | 26 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.92% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.6 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 123 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.09% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.68% | 17 |
| 10 - 20 years | 34.52% | 33 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.63% | 16 |
| 1- 5 years | 17.78% | 17 |
| Beginning Teacher | 11.40% | 11 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 96 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 57.22% | 70 |
| Male Teachers | 42.78% | 52 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 12 | |
| Special Education | 9 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 123 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 59.41% | 57 |
| Male Teachers | 40.69% | 39 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 8 | |
| Edu Aids | 5 | |
| Special Education | 3 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 96 |
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