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El Paso Independent School District

Silva Health Magnet School

#1 in Best Public High Schools in El Paso County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • El Paso, TX
  • 451 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A
    2. Diversity
      B-
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      B
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Silva Health Magnet School is a highly rated, public, magnet school located in El Paso, TX. It has 668 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 95% in reading.
    Address
    121 Val Verde St
    El Paso, TX 79905
    Telephone
    (915) 533-9654
    Website
    episd.org
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    Silva Health Magnet School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    95%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    95%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1120
    247 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    67 responses
    AP Enrollment
    77%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B+
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $44,431
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $792
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $121,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.51 responses
    Poll
    75%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.51 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 139 responses
    Report
    • Homecoming week
      26%
    • Prom
      19%
    • "Pink foxes" for breast cancer awareness
      17%
    • Fox Fiesta
      12%
    • Football games
      8%
    • Students vs. Teachers Volleyball Game
      5%
    • Too many to chose from
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    668
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    45%
    97%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.58 responses
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.58 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.58 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    18:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $50,786
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.7%
    67%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.66 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.66 responses
    82%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.66 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    B
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $9,772/ year
    National
    $12,239
    76%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.68 responses
    34%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.68 responses
    74%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.68 responses
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    Silva Health Magnet School Reviews

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    This school offers classes that focus on the health care field, and has programs that prepare students for career pathways in this field. Nursing, dentistry, veterinarian technician, pharmacy technician, sports medicine, among many others, which all allow students the opportunity to get jobs in these fields by graduation. This includes the LVN program in which students have nursing school and high school at the same time!
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    My whole experience in Silva Health Magnet School was a wonderful journey that made this school a second home and family for me. The environment was so welcoming and so supportive that all the teachers within the school made an impact in my life. The preparation the school offers for college was excellent, since it has made my transition from his school to college so easy and smooth. This school taught me what had work was and made a huge impact in my life. I would just like to see an improvement in the quality of food the district offers for Freshman and Sophomores.
    Before entering Silva, my mind was drowned with expectations towards the school. I had heard multiple things about the school being difficult, but I was unsure at what level of difficulty it was at. Once I entered, it took me about two class periods to find out that I was going to have a short sleeping schedule. The thing about Silva, however, is not that it is difficult because the material is complex. It is a complicated school because the homework they assign is time consuming. You are forced to learn how to manage your time wisely and prioritize the most important classes or those you struggle with the most. In order to be engaged with the class it requires to do outside reading and do homework, something I had never done in my life before. What I love the most about this school is how it prepares you for college. The only thing that I would want to see different is the school pride, I wish there was more people engaging in extra activities.