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 excellent high schools: Lasa High School and Mccallum High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the AUSTIN ISD.
Lasa High School’s regular student population is 1,616 with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Mccallum High School is 1,894 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.7 students/teacher ratio.
Lasa High School performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A (90-100) 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 99 in student achievement, 99 in school progress and an impressive100 in closing performance gaps. It scored 99 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, Mccallum High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 92 in student achievement, 87 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 91 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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| Student Achievement | 99 |
| Student Progress | 99 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 100 |
| Overall | 99 |
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. Lasa High School bagged all seven distinction awards in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, post-secondary, with 25% student progress and 25% closing performance gaps. Mccallum High School’s five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, 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 Lasa High School. They make up for 44.06% of student population, followed by Asians (24.50%), Hispanics (20.85%), Two or More Races (8.23%), African Americans (2.23%) and Native Americans (0.06%).
At Mccallum High School, Whites or Caucasians are the biggest group, comprising 56.81% of student population, followed by Hispanics (30.62%), African Americans (5.49%), Two or More Races (4.65%), Asians (2.11%) and Native Americans (0.21%).
Based on household incomes, the Lasa High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 10.58% compared to 23.02% at Mccallum 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, Lasa High School has 32 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 1.98% of student population. Mccallum High School has significantly more ELLs at 152 or about 8.03% of student population.
Lasa High School’s bilingual students comprise 1.86%, gifted and talented students, 64.23%, while 2.10% are in the special education program. Mccallum High School bilingual students comprise 7.44%, gifted and talented students, 21.44%, and 12.51% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2.23% | 36 |
| Hispanic | 20.85% | 337 |
| White | 44.06% | 712 |
| Asian | 24.50% | 396 |
| Native American | 0.06% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 8.23% | 133 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,616 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 10.58% | 171 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 1.98% | 32 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,616 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.49% | 104 |
| Hispanic | 30.62% | 580 |
| White | 56.81% | 1,076 |
| Asian | 2.11% | 40 |
| Native American | 0.21% | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 4.65% | 88 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,894 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 23.02% | 436 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.03% | 152 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,894 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
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| Bilingual | 1.86% | 30 |
| Gifted & Talented | 64.23% | 1,038 |
| Special Education | 2.10% | 34 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 1.16% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,616 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.44% | 141 |
| Gifted & Talented | 21.44% | 406 |
| Special Education | 12.51% | 237 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.93% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,894 |
Lasa High School's 86 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.2 years. Mccallum High School's 106 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.8 years.
Of its teaching staff, Lasa High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 11 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 25 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 21 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 22 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers. Mccallum High School has seven teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 20 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 27 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 30 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
Lasa High School has zero special education teachers assisted by 0 teacher aides or paraprofessionals. Mccallum High School has ten special education teachers and 20 teacher aides or paraprofessionals.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.81% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.67% | 11 |
| 10 - 20 years | 29.53% | 25 |
| 6 - 10 years | 24.65% | 21 |
| 1- 5 years | 25.81% | 22 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.51% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 86 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.56% | 7 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.93% | 20 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.40% | 27 |
| 6 - 10 years | 15.65% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 27.74% | 30 |
| Beginning Teacher | 5.62% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 107 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 47.79% | 41 |
| Male Teachers | 52.21% | 45 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 86 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
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| Female Teachers | 59.51% | 64 |
| Male Teachers | 40.49% | 43 |
| School Admin | 3 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 20 | |
| Special Education | 11 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 107 |
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