Summary:
The Galena Park Independent School District (ISD) in Texas is home to four high schools, each with its own unique strengths and challenges. The standout school in the district is the Galena Park Independent School District (ISD) Career & Technical ECHS, which has consistently ranked among the top 356 high schools in Texas and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This specialized school boasts an impressive 98.9% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, significantly outperforming the other high schools in the district.
While the racial demographics of the high schools vary, with North Shore Senior High being the most diverse and Galena Park High School having a predominantly Hispanic student population, all three schools have a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economically disadvantaged population. The spending per student is relatively consistent across the three high schools, with the exception of the Galena Park Independent School District (ISD) Career & Technical ECHS, which spends significantly less per student.
The performance on STAAR end-of-course exams also varies across the schools, with the Galena Park Independent School District (ISD) Career & Technical ECHS consistently outperforming the Galena Park Independent School District (ISD) and state averages. This specialized school appears to be providing a high-quality education to its students, while the other high schools in the district face some challenges in terms of academic performance, graduation rates, and student demographics.
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