Summary:
This analysis examines five high schools in the 79938 zip code of El Paso, Texas, serving grades 9-12 across the Socorro Independent School District (Isd), Clint Independent School District (Isd), Idea Public Schools, and El Paso Leadership Academy, with a total enrollment of 6,883 students and an average graduation rate of 91.7%.
Pebble Hills High School stands out as the academic leader, earning a 4-star rating and consistently exceeding state averages in subjects like U.S. History (83.82% proficient), despite having the lowest per-student spending ($8,863). In contrast, Mountain View High School demonstrates remarkable efficiency, achieving the highest graduation rate (94.9%) and lowest dropout rate (0.9%) while serving the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (86.97%) and spending the most per student ($11,980). The charter schools show a stark divide: Idea Edgemere College Preparatory performs well, particularly in English Language Arts (69.39% proficient in English II), while El Paso Leadership Academy - H S East faces severe challenges with only 8.55% proficiency in English I and an 11th percentile state ranking. El Dorado High School falls in the middle, with a 88.3% graduation rate and moderate test scores.
A key takeaway is that Algebra I proficiency is a universal weakness, with only Pebble Hills exceeding the state average (61.05% vs. 54.03%). The data also reveals an inverse relationship between spending and performance, as Pebble Hills achieves top results with the lowest spending, while Mountain View excels in retention despite lower test scores. Overall, parents in 79938 have diverse options, from Pebble Hills' strong academics to Mountain View's focus on graduation, but should be aware of the significant performance gap at El Paso Leadership Academy.
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