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: Colleyville Heritage High School and Grapevine High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the GRAPEVINE-COLLEYVILLE ISD.
Colleyville Heritage High School’s regular student population is 1,836 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Grapevine High School is 1,624 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.3 students/teacher ratio.
Colleyville Heritage 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 84 in student achievement, 73 in school progress and 75 in closing performance gaps. It scored 81 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, Grapevine High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 89 in student achievement, 82 in school progress, 81 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 84 |
| Student Progress | 73 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 75 |
| Overall | 81 |
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. Colleyville Heritage High School’s two out of seven distinctions are in Mathematics and Science. 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.
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Colleyville Heritage High School. They make up for 46.57% of student population, followed by Hispanics (22.28%), Asians (14.81%), African Americans (9.31%), Two or More Races (6.21%) and Native Americans (0.54%).
At Grapevine High School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 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%).
Based on household incomes, the Colleyville Heritage High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly lower at 21.79% compared to 25.00% at Grapevine 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, Colleyville Heritage High School has 141 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 7.68% of student population. Grapevine High School has significantly more ELLs at 183 or about 11.27% of student population.
In addition, Colleyville Heritage High School has 6.92% bilingual students, 22.60% are in the gifted and talented program, while 9.59% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Grapevine High School with 11.02% bilingual students, 32.70% gifted and talented students and 8.44% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 9.31% | 171 |
| Hispanic | 22.28% | 409 |
| White | 46.57% | 855 |
| Asian | 14.81% | 272 |
| Native American | 0.54% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 6.21% | 114 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,836 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 21.79% | 400 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.68% | 141 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,836 |
| 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 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.92% | 127 |
| Gifted & Talented | 22.60% | 415 |
| Special Education | 9.59% | 176 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.82% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,836 |
| 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 |
Colleyville Heritage High School's 122 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 14.1 years. Grapevine High School's 122 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.6 years.
Of its teaching staff, Colleyville Heritage High School has eight teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 22 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 35 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 31 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 24 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. 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.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Colleyville Heritage High School employs 66 female teachers and 55 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 13 special education teachers are being assisted by seven teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs four staff members in the school administration department and five more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, 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.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.80% | 8 |
| 20 - 30 years | 17.61% | 22 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.42% | 35 |
| 6 - 10 years | 25.06% | 31 |
| 1- 5 years | 19.41% | 24 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.62% | 3 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.1 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 122 |
| 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 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 54.38% | 66 |
| Male Teachers | 45.62% | 56 |
| School Admin | 4 | |
| School Support | 6 | |
| Edu Aids | 7 | |
| Special Education | 13 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 122 |
| 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 |
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