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Ysleta High School

Public | 9-12 | 1588 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 18, 2013

Community support is amazing, athletic program is very very bad, the campus morale is unique in that tradition is very important to the staff and kids. The integrity among the coaching staff has apparently been lax for a very long time but the teachers are great.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 26, 2008

yslea is an awesomw schol with many traditions and a lot of school pride!! :)
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 5, 2005

Has a great dance program which inspires the kids to do great and wonderfull things.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2004

As parents, with all the strength to achieve the level of excellence for our kids, we all have a role to play. Be involved, let's not expect the school to do things alone. Most often are teachers blamed for poor student performance, but not being praised for their dedication and endurance. Let me take this opportunity to thank all the teaching staff, most especially the foreign graduates, for all their perseverance in adapting to a new environment. We are so grateful and appreciative of all your day to day efforts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2004

I went to this school and it was excellent. I loved the teachers and the education. I would recommend this school to all parents.
—Submitted by Beatriz Quintana, a student


Posted October 24, 2003

The school is full of teachers who are not interested in student success after high school. They teach students to pass the state exam but fail in giving students the critical thinking skills needed for success in the real world. There are a handfull of excellent educators, but I have to say that most of the educators are subpar when compared to other schools in El Paso and Texas. The vast amount of extra-curricular activities available is what makes me rate Ysleta as an average school rather than a poor school. Sports, fine arts, and the academic teams are good exposure to areas outside of the weak academics. Maybe with due time, under the guidance of the new principal, the school will reach its potential.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2003

I received a great education at this fine educational institute. The teachers were excellent and always stived to see us do our very best.
—Submitted by a former student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

392 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

402 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
74%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

312 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
76%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

298 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
41%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

301 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

363 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

354 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

354 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
59%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

360 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
88%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students65%
Female61%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic66%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged60%
Special education59%
Not special education66%
Limited English proficient (LEP)36%
Proficient in English70%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant65%
Gifted/talented100%

Reading

All Students85%
Female84%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic85%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged84%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education72%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)48%
Proficient in English92%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant84%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic88%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged87%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education47%
Not special education91%
Limited English proficient (LEP)58%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented96%

Math

All Students77%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic77%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education62%
Not special education78%
Limited English proficient (LEP)68%
Proficient in English79%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant77%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students64%
Female64%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Special education44%
Not special education65%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English71%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant64%
Gifted/talented96%

Social Studies

All Students92%
Female93%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education80%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)81%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students88%
Female92%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged86%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education72%
Not special education89%
Limited English proficient (LEP)45%
Proficient in English96%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students93%
Female95%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic93%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged95%
Special education70%
Not special education95%
Limited English proficient (LEP)82%
Proficient in English95%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students88%
Female88%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Special education56%
Not special education90%
Limited English proficient (LEP)69%
Proficient in English93%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant88%
Gifted/talented95%

Social Studies

All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged100%
Special education100%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)93%
Proficient in English100%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant99%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Recognized".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Recognized".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 97% 48%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
White 1% 34%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 4%
Black 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 10%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 7%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 16%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 90%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 9%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 19%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 15%N/A23%
21 or more years 25%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8600 Alameda Ave
El Paso, TX 79907
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