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: Northside High School and Sterling High School. We compiled relevant data for you to be able to make an informed decision. Both schools are under the jurisdiction of the HOUSTON ISD.
Northside High School’s regular student population is 1,319 with a student-teacher ratio of 16.1 students/teacher ratio. The student population at Sterling High School is 1,606 students and a student-teacher ratio of 19.7 students/teacher ratio.
Northside High School was accorded a State accountability rating of C (70-79) 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 67 in student achievement, 78 in school progress and 73 in closing performance gaps. It scored 77 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, Sterling High School also earned a State accountability rating of C. The school posted 70 in student achievement, 79 in school progress, 73 in closing performance gaps and 77 overall in post-secondary readiness.
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.
Northside High School's three out of seven distinctions are in Reading/English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics and Social Studies. Sterling High School did not earn any distinction.
Based on Racial/Ethnic Groups, the dominant group in Northside High School is Hispanics who make up nearly 85.14% of student population, followed by African Americans (13.57%), Whites or Caucasians (0.83%), Two or More Races (0.30%), Asians (0.08%) and Native Americans (0.08%).
The student population at Sterling High School is also predominantly by Hispanics at 49.19%, followed by African Americans (48.51%), Whites or Caucasians (1.25%), Asians (0.56%), Two or More Races (0.44%) and Native Americans (0.06%).
Based on household incomes, Northside High School’s economically disadvantaged students is slightly higher at 95.00% compared to 90.10% at Sterling 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, Northside High School has 355 English Language Learners or ELLS or about 26.91% of student population. Sterling High School has significantly more ELLs at 398 or about 24.78% of student population.
Northside High School’s bilingual students comprise 26.16%, gifted and talented students, 13.87%, while 12.13% are in the special education program. Sterling High School bilingual students comprise 20.30%, gifted and talented students, 6.29%, and 13.26% are in the special education program.
Northside High School's 82 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 9.8 years with individual teaching experience averaging nearly 13.1 years. Sterling High School's 81 teachers have been working at the campus for an average of 7.5 years with individual teaching experience averaging close to 12.2 years.
Of its teaching staff, Northside High School has two teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has 12 teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 30 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 16 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including three beginning teachers. Sterling High School has six teachers serving the school for over 30 years, has nine teachers serving the school for 20-30 years, 22 teachers have worked for 11-20 years, 18 teachers have worked for 6-10 years, while 20 teachers have been serving the school for over 1-5 years, including seven beginning teachers.
In both schools, female teachers outnumber the male teachers. Northside High School employs 49 female teachers and 33 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, five special education teachers are being assisted by eight teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs five staff members in the school administration department and 12 more working as school support staff.
On the other hand, Sterling High School employs 42 female teachers and 39 male teachers. Of its teaching staff, four special education teachers are being assisted by ten teachers aides or paraprofessionals. The school also employs two staff members in the school administration department and 22 more working as school support staff.
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