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 Prosper High School, which is a part of PROSPER ISD, with Plano West Senior High School, which is a part of PLANO ISD, we noted a slight difference in ratings.
Prosper High School’s regular student population is 3,753 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Plano West Senior High School is 2,556 students and a student-teacher ratio of 16.7 students/teacher ratio.
Prosper 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, 73 in school progress and 90 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, Plano West Senior High School earned a State accountability rating of B. The school posted 88 in student achievement, 83 in school progress, 70 in closing performance gaps and 83 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
A
Excellent
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| Student Achievement | 90 |
| Student Progress | 73 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 90 |
| 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.
Plano West Senior High School's four out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. Prosper 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 Prosper High School. They make up for 44.44% of student population, followed by Asians (25.34%), Hispanics (13.06%), African Americans (10.82%), Two or More Races (5.76%) and Native Americans (0.48%).
The student population at Plano West Senior High School is also predominantly by Asians at 28.91%, followed by Whites or Caucasians (27.82%), Hispanics (25.82%), African Americans (13.18%), Two or More Races (3.76%) and Native Americans (0.51%).
Based on household incomes, the Prosper High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 4.66% compared to 21.79% at Plano West Senior 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, Prosper High School has 108 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 2.88% of student population. Plano West Senior High School has significantly more ELLs at 373 or about 14.59% of student population.
In addition, Prosper High School has 2.72% bilingual students, 13.40% are in the gifted and talented program, while 7.97% are in the special education program. This stacks up against Plano West Senior High School with 14.40% bilingual students, 24.10% gifted and talented students and 7.59% students in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 10.82% | 406 |
| Hispanic | 13.06% | 490 |
| White | 44.44% | 1,668 |
| Asian | 25.34% | 951 |
| Native American | 0.48% | 18 |
| Two or More Races | 5.76% | 216 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,753 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 4.66% | 175 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 2.88% | 108 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,753 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 13.18% | 337 |
| Hispanic | 25.82% | 660 |
| White | 27.82% | 711 |
| Asian | 28.91% | 739 |
| Native American | 0.51% | 13 |
| Two or More Races | 3.76% | 96 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,556 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 21.79% | 557 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 14.59% | 373 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,556 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 2.72% | 102 |
| Gifted & Talented | 13.40% | 503 |
| Special Education | 7.97% | 299 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.43% | 16 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,753 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 14.40% | 368 |
| Gifted & Talented | 24.10% | 616 |
| Special Education | 7.59% | 194 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.65% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,556 |
Prosper High School's 233 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 3.7 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 10.2 years. Plano West Senior High School's 152 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.4 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 13.4 years.
Of its teaching staff, Prosper High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 29 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 67 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 54 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 67 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 16 beginning teachers. Plano West Senior High School has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 28 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 51 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 35 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 28 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including six beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Prosper High School employs 134 female teachers and 98 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, one special education teacher is being assisted by 21 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Plano West Senior High School employs 83 female teachers and 69 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 20 special education teachers are being assisted by four teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs eight staff members in the school administration department and 13 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 0.86% | 2 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.19% | 29 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.57% | 67 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.88% | 54 |
| 1- 5 years | 28.74% | 67 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.76% | 16 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 10.2 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 3.7 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 234 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 3.86% | 6 |
| 20 - 30 years | 18.14% | 28 |
| 10 - 20 years | 33.40% | 51 |
| 6 - 10 years | 22.66% | 35 |
| 1- 5 years | 18.01% | 28 |
| Beginning Teacher | 3.86% | 6 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 13.4 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 9.4 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 153 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 57.70% | 135 |
| Male Teachers | 42.30% | 99 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 12 | |
| Edu Aids | 20 | |
| Special Education | 1 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 234 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 54.35% | 83 |
| Male Teachers | 45.65% | 70 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 4 | |
| Special Education | 19 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 153 |
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