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 William B Travis High School, which is a part of FORT BEND ISD, with George Bush High School, which is a part of FORT BEND ISD, we noted a big difference in ratings.
William B Travis High School’s regular student population is 3,110 with a student-teacher ratio of 18.8 students/teacher ratio. The student population at George Bush High School is 2,414 students and a student-teacher ratio of 17.4 students/teacher ratio.
William B Travis 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 86 in student achievement, 84 in school progress and 92 in closing performance gaps. It scored 88 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, George Bush High School earned a State accountability rating of D. The school posted 67 in student achievement, 72 in school progress, 59 in closing performance gaps and 68 overall in post-secondary readiness.
| Rating |
B
Good
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|---|---|
| Student Achievement | 86 |
| Student Progress | 84 |
| Closing Performance Gaps | 92 |
| Overall | 88 |
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.
William B Travis High School's five out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and post-secondary. George Bush High School did not earn any distinction.
| Distinctions |
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| Distinctions | 0/7 |
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Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, African Americans comprise the biggest group at William B Travis High School. They make up for 29.07% of student population, followed by Asians (29.04%), Hispanics (19.45%), Whites or Caucasians (18.36%), Two or More Races (3.50%) and Native Americans (0.29%).
The student population at George Bush High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 41.30%, followed by African Americans (36.83%), Asians (13.92%), Whites or Caucasians (4.68%), Two or More Races (2.44%) and Native Americans (0.58%).
Based on household incomes, the William B Travis High School’s economically disadvantaged students is significantly lower at 37.78% compared to 67.36% at George Bush 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, William B Travis High School has 241 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 7.75% of student population. George Bush High School has significantly more ELLs at 536 or about 22.20% of student population.
William B Travis High School’s bilingual students comprise 7.23%, gifted and talented students, 5.24%, while 12.03% are in the special education program. George Bush High School bilingual students comprise 21.62%, gifted and talented students, 0.79%, and 12.92% are in the special education program.
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 29.07% | 904 |
| Hispanic | 19.45% | 605 |
| White | 18.36% | 571 |
| Asian | 29.04% | 903 |
| Native American | 0.29% | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 3.50% | 109 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 3,110 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 37.78% | 1,175 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 7.75% | 241 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,110 |
| Racial/Ethnic Groups | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 36.83% | 889 |
| Hispanic | 41.30% | 997 |
| White | 4.68% | 113 |
| Asian | 13.92% | 336 |
| Native American | 0.58% | 14 |
| Two or More Races | 2.44% | 59 |
| Total Students | 100.00% | 2,414 |
| Eco Disadvantaged | 67.36% | 1,626 |
| Limited English Proficiency | 22.20% | 536 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,414 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 7.23% | 225 |
| Gifted & Talented | 5.24% | 163 |
| Special Education | 12.03% | 374 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.60% | 19 |
| Total Students | 100% | 3,110 |
| Program | Percentage | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Bilingual | 21.62% | 522 |
| Gifted & Talented | 0.79% | 19 |
| Special Education | 12.92% | 312 |
| Teacher Student Ratio | 0.72% | 17 |
| Total Students | 100% | 2,414 |
William B Travis High School's 165 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.2 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 11.5 years. George Bush High School's 139 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 5.9 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 9.9 years.
Of its teaching staff, William B Travis High School has nine teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 26 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 47 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 35 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 35 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including 15 beginning teachers. George Bush High School has three teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 17 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 34 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 29 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 46 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including ten beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. William B Travis High School employs 96 female teachers and 69 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 22 special education teachers are being assisted by 25 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs seven staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, George Bush High School employs 78 female teachers and 60 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, 19 special education teachers are being assisted by 22 teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs six staff members in the school administration department and 14 more working as school support staff.
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 5.37% | 9 |
| 20 - 30 years | 15.39% | 26 |
| 10 - 20 years | 28.49% | 47 |
| 6 - 10 years | 21.00% | 35 |
| 1- 5 years | 20.88% | 35 |
| Beginning Teacher | 8.87% | 15 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 11.5 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 7.2 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 166 |
| Metric | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Over 30 years | 2.16% | 3 |
| 20 - 30 years | 12.22% | 17 |
| 10 - 20 years | 24.73% | 34 |
| 6 - 10 years | 20.92% | 29 |
| 1- 5 years | 33.14% | 46 |
| Beginning Teacher | 6.83% | 10 |
| Teacher Experience Average | 9.9 yrs | |
| Teacher Tenure Average | 5.9 yrs | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 139 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 58.18% | 96 |
| Male Teachers | 41.88% | 69 |
| School Admin | 8 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 25 | |
| Special Education | 21 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 166 |
| Type | Percentage | Teachers |
|---|---|---|
| Female Teachers | 56.29% | 78 |
| Male Teachers | 43.71% | 61 |
| School Admin | 6 | |
| School Support | 14 | |
| Edu Aids | 21 | |
| Special Education | 19 | |
| Total Teachers | 100% | 139 |
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