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: Rouse High School and Early College High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the LEANDER ISD.
Rouse High School’s regular student population is 2,260 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Early College High School is 267 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.7 students/teacher ratio.
Rouse 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 90 in student achievement, 78 in school progress and 91 in closing performance gaps. It scored 90 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, Early College High School also performed excellent to earn a State accountability rating of A. The school posted 94 in student achievement, 90 in school progress, 90 in closing performance gaps and 93 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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Excellent
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| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 78 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 91 |
| Overall | 90 |
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.
Early College High School's two out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA) and Social Studies. Rouse High School has no distinction.
| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, Whites or Caucasians comprise the biggest group at Rouse High School. They make up for 45.71% of student population, followed by Asians (25.62%), Hispanics (19.16%), Two or More Races (5.62%), African Americans (3.63%) and Native Americans (0.22%).
The student population at Early College High School is also predominantly by Whites or Caucasians at 45.69%, followed by Hispanics (25.47%), Asians (13.11%), African Americans (8.24%) and Two or More Races (6.74%). There is no Native Americans student in the school.
Based on household incomes, the Rouse High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 8.10% compared to 19.48% at Early College 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, Rouse High School has a significantly higher number of English Language Learners comprising 4.51% of its student population compared to 7.12% at Early College High School.
In addition, Rouse High School has 4.42% bilingual students, 19.65% are in the gifted and talented program, while 11.90% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Early College High School with 6.74% bilingual students, 23.97% gifted and talented students and 8.61% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 3.63% | 82 |
| Hispanic | 19.16% | 433 |
| White | 45.71% | 1,033 |
| Asian | 25.62% | 579 |
| Native American | 0.22% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 5.62% | 127 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,260 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 8.10% | 183 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.51% | 102 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,260 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 8.24% | 22 |
| Hispanic | 25.47% | 68 |
| White | 45.69% | 122 |
| Asian | 13.11% | 35 |
| Native American | 0.00% | - |
| Two or More Races | 6.74% | 18 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 267 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 19.48% | 52 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.12% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 267 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 4.42% | 100 |
| Gifted & Talented | 19.65% | 444 |
| Special Education | 11.90% | 269 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.71% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,260 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 6.74% | 18 |
| Gifted & Talented | 23.97% | 64 |
| Special Education | 8.61% | 23 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 6.25% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 267 |
Rouse High School's 141 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 14.5 years. Early College High School's 16 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 4.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Rouse High School has 13 teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 21 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 45 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 24 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 31 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers. Early College High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has one teacher only serving the school for 20-30 years, nine teachers have worked for 11-20 years, one teacher only has worked for 6-10 years, while three teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including one beginning teacher only.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Rouse High School employs 86 female teachers and 55 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 30 special education teachers are being assisted by 18 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and ten more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Early College High School employs ten female teachers and six male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one teacher is in special education without any assistance. The school also employs two staff members in the school administration department and one more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 9.41% | 13 |
| 20 - 30 years | 14.58% | 21 |
| 10 - 20 years | 32.13% | 45 |
| 6 - 10 years | 16.99% | 24 |
| 1- 5 years | 21.94% | 31 |
| Beginning Teacher | 4.95% | 7 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 14.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 141 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 6.25% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 6.25% | 1 |
| 10 - 20 years | 56.25% | 9 |
| 6 - 10 years | 6.25% | 1 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.75% | 3 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.25% | 1 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 4.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 16 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 61.08% | 86 |
| Male Teachers | 38.92% | 55 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 11 | |
| Edu Aids | 18 | |
| Special Education | 30 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 141 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 62.50% | 10 |
| Male Teachers | 37.50% | 6 |
| School Admin | 2 | |
| School Support | 1 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 16 |
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