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.
When we compared Brandeis High School, which is a part of NORTHSIDE ISD, with Stevens High School, which is a part of NORTHSIDE ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
Brandeis High School’s regular student population is 2,656 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.9 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Stevens High School is 2,545 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15 students/teacher ratio.
Brandeis 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 82 in student achievement, 82 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 85 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, Stevens High School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 65 in student achievement, 81 in school progress, 69 in closing performance gaps and 69 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 82 |
| Student Progress | 82 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 85 |
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.
Brandeis High School's two out of seven distinctions are in Science and with 25% student progress. Stevens 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 Brandeis High School. They make up for 55.42% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (24.59%), Asians (9.86%), African Americans (5.69%), Two or More Races (3.88%) and Native Americans (0.38%).
At Stevens High School, Hispanics make up 80.47% of student population, followed by Whites or Caucasians (9.31%), African Americans (6.56%), Two or More Races (2.24%), Asians (1.10%) and Native Americans (0.20%).
Based on household incomes, the Brandeis High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 26.13% compared to 61.06% at Stevens 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, Brandeis High School has 227 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 8.55% of student population. Stevens High School has more ELLs at 232 or about 9.12% of student population.
Brandeis High School’s bilingual students comprise 7.91%, gifted and talented students, 11.60%, while 10.47% are in the special education program. Stevens High School bilingual students comprise 7.90%, gifted and talented students, 5.82%, and 14.77% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 5.69% | 151 |
| Hispanic | 55.42% | 1,472 |
| White | 24.59% | 653 |
| Asian | 9.86% | 262 |
| Native American | 0.38% | 10 |
| Two or More Races | 3.88% | 103 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,656 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 26.13% | 694 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 8.55% | 227 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,656 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 6.56% | 167 |
| Hispanic | 80.47% | 2,048 |
| White | 9.31% | 237 |
| Asian | 1.10% | 28 |
| Native American | 0.20% | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 2.24% | 57 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,545 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 61.06% | 1,554 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 9.12% | 232 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,545 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.91% | 210 |
| Gifted & Talented | 11.60% | 308 |
| Special Education | 10.47% | 278 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.64% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,656 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.90% | 201 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.82% | 148 |
| Special Education | 14.77% | 376 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.59% | 15 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,545 |
Brandeis High School's 156 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 8.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 12.8 years. Stevens High School's 170 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.6 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 11.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Brandeis High School has one teacher only serving the school for over 30 years, has 21 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 70 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 35 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 25 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including four beginning teachers. Stevens High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 21 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 57 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 46 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 41 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including two beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Brandeis High School employs 99 female teachers and 57 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 21 teachers are in special education without any assistance. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 16 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Stevens High School employs 103 female teachers and 66 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 29 teachers are in special education without any assistance. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and 16 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.64% | 1 |
| 20 - 30 years | 13.58% | 21 |
| 10 - 20 years | 44.64% | 70 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.32% | 35 |
| 1- 5 years | 16.20% | 25 |
| Beginning Teacher | 2.61% | 4 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 12.8 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 8.5 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 157 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 1.76% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.35% | 21 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.74% | 57 |
| 6 - 10 years | 26.98% | 46 |
| 1- 5 years | 24.10% | 41 |
| Beginning Teacher | 1.00% | 2 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.6 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 170 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 63.58% | 100 |
| Male Teachers | 36.42% | 57 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 16 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 21 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 157 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 60.91% | 104 |
| Male Teachers | 39.09% | 67 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 16 | |
| Edu Aids | - | |
| Special Education | 28 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 170 |
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