Summary:
This analysis examines three public high schools in the 79924 zip code of El Paso, Texas: Parkland High School, Andress High School, and Irvin High School, which serve grades 9-12 and face significant socioeconomic challenges, with all three reporting high percentages of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Parkland High School is the clear standout, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 58th percentile statewide, while both Andress High School and Irvin High School received 1-star ratings. Parkland boasts the highest graduation rate (86.0%) and lowest dropout rate (1.5%), and it is the only school in the zip code to meet or exceed state averages in Biology, English II Reading, and U.S. History. In contrast, Irvin High School has the lowest graduation rate (70.4%), highest dropout rate (2.6%), and highest per-student spending ($11,492) yet the worst outcomes, while Andress High School shows a severe crisis in Algebra I with only 18.4% of students proficient. The schools belong to two different districts: Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) (Parkland) and El Paso Independent School District (Isd) (Andress and Irvin), with the Ysleta district ranking significantly higher overall.
Key takeaways include that Parkland High School outperforms its own district and peers despite similar economic challenges, proving that effective leadership can overcome socioeconomic hurdles. Meanwhile, Irvin High School demonstrates that higher spending and smaller class sizes do not guarantee better results, and Andress High School requires urgent intervention in foundational math. For parents, Parkland High School clearly offers the strongest academic environment in this zip code.
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