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: Pflugerville High School and Weiss High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the PFLUGERVILLE ISD.
Pflugerville High School’s regular student population is 1,794 with a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Weiss High School is 1,984 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.7 students/teacher ratio.
Pflugerville 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 85 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 78 in closing performance gaps. It scored 83 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, Weiss High School also earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 86 in student achievement, 85 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 87 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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| Student Achievement | 85 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 78 |
| Overall | 83 |
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.
Pflugerville High School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Weiss High School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Hispanics comprise the biggest group at Pflugerville High School. They make up for 53.79% of student population, followed by African Americans (17.78%), Whites or Caucasians (17.39%), Asians (6.58%), Two or More Races (4.35%) and Native Americans (0.06%).
The student population at Weiss High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 43.40%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (21.22%), African Americans (18.90%), Asians (10.58%), Two or More Races (5.29%) and Native Americans (0.25%).
Based on household incomes, Pflugerville High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly higher at 52.40% compared to 36.04% at Weiss 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, Pflugerville High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 21.74% of its student population compared to 16.43% at Weiss High School.
Pflugerville High School’s bilingual students comprise 21.52%, gifted and talented students, 10.98%, while 13.04% are in the special education program. Weiss High School bilingual students comprise 16.28%, gifted and talented students, 9.48%, and 10.53% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 17.78% | 319 |
| Hispanic | 53.79% | 965 |
| White | 17.39% | 312 |
| Asian | 6.58% | 118 |
| Native American | 0.06% | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4.35% | 78 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,794 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 52.40% | 940 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 21.74% | 390 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,794 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 18.90% | 375 |
| Hispanic | 43.40% | 861 |
| White | 21.22% | 421 |
| Asian | 10.58% | 210 |
| Native American | 0.25% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 5.29% | 105 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 1,984 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 36.04% | 715 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 16.43% | 326 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,984 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 21.52% | 386 |
| Gifted & Talented | 10.98% | 197 |
| Special Education | 13.04% | 234 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.79% | 14 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,794 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 16.28% | 323 |
| Gifted & Talented | 9.48% | 188 |
| Special Education | 10.53% | 209 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.79% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 1,984 |
Pflugerville High School's 127 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 6.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 11.4 years. Weiss High School's 126 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.1 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 10.3 years.
Of its teaching staff, Pflugerville High School has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 21 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 32 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 17 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 38 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 13 beginning teachers. Weiss High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 16 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 29 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 24 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 44 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Pflugerville High School employs 68 female teachers and 58 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 23 special education teachers are being assisted by 25 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Weiss High School employs 75 female teachers and 50 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 23 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 13 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 4.94% | 6 |
| 20 - 30 years | 16.61% | 21 |
| 10 - 20 years | 25.39% | 32 |
| 6 - 10 years | 13.40% | 17 |
| 1- 5 years | 29.70% | 38 |
| Beginning Teacher | 9.95% | 13 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 6.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 128 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.30% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.29% | 16 |
| 10 - 20 years | 23.24% | 29 |
| 6 - 10 years | 19.27% | 24 |
| 1- 5 years | 35.21% | 44 |
| Beginning Teacher | 7.61% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.3 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.1 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 126 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 53.92% | 69 |
| Male Teachers | 46.00% | 59 |
| School Admin | 7 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 24 | |
| Special Education | 23 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 128 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 59.79% | 75 |
| Male Teachers | 40.21% | 51 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 13 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 23 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 126 |
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