Established in 1994, Silva has consistently ranked academically at the top in various categories in receiving awards rec-ognizing its outstanding academic success among

El Paso private and public schools.

• The Texas Education Agency has ranked Silva as a high performing school with a

designation.

• Silva Magnet High School was ranked 18th out of 1706 Texas high schools and 361 nationally

this year by SchoolDigger.com

• US News and World Report’s “Best High Schools” Silver Medalist Award: 2015 Ranking.

• US Department of Education Blue Ribbon School Award recipient twice.

• Texas Education Agency “Exemplary School” for over five years.

• Texas Monthly “Five Star” rating

Advanced Classes• Biology AP

• Calculus/Pre-Cal/DC• Chemistry/ DC

• English/Lit. AP/DC• European History• French/Spanish

• Human Geography• Macroeconomics• Physics AP/DC

• Psychology• Statistics• Sociology

• US History AP/DC

Medical Courses•Advanced Biotech

•Forensics

•Introduction to Health

Science Technology

•Medical Terminology

•HST I and IIClinicals

•Community Health•Dental/Veterinary

•Nursing•Rehabilitation •Preceptorship

Certification Courses• Certified Nursing Assistant • Vet Tech • Sports

Medicine • Physical Therapy Assistant • Pharmacy Technician/Sterile IV Certification

•Licensed Vocational Nurse

Public Service EndorsementsAll Tracks

Business Information Multimedia*Principles of Health Science

Health Science 1**Practicum in Health Science Rotations

Anatomy & Physiology***CNA/Pharmacy Tech/Physical Therapy Tech

Physician/Allied Health Health Science Practicum 2

Medical Microbiology***Pathophysiology***

CNAWorld Health

LVN & Pharmacy TechWorld Health Research

Pharmacy TechPharmacy Practicum

LVNLVN Practicum

Counseling & Mental HealthForensic ResearchMedical Microbiology

ForensicsBiotechnology***

Physical Therapy TechPhysical Therapy Practicum

* Qualifies for Technology credit requirement

** Qualifies for Health credit requirement

***Qualifies for Advanced Science credit requirement

Extra Curricular ActivitiesStudents participate in extra curricular activities

with Jefferson High School. Students can choose from all major sports and

participate at the district and state level. Jefferson/Silva has one of the largest and most recognized

Fine Arts departments in the city.Extracurricular Activities and Organizations

include:

Academic Decathlon Ambassadors

Band (Concert & Marching)Broadcasting

ChoirCheerleading

Club 365FCCLAFrench

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Rated Seven Stars by the Texas Education AssociationGraduation RatesSilva has a 100 percent graduation rate. Approx-imately 90 percent of the senior class attends a

four year institution and 8 percent a two year col-lege. Surveys of students indicate that 85 percent of the students attend the college of their choice. Information from college within the state of Texas shows that 50 percent of graduates pursue a de-

gree in health science, biology or chemistry.

Top 25 Percent Student Progress

Academic Achievement in Social Studies

Top 25 Percent Closing Performance Gaps

Post-Secondary Readiness

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JournalismJROTCNHS

Law EnforcementNewspaper

Drama Orchestra

Photography Silverettes

Speech and Debate Student Council

Yearbook

Contact: Zoraya Davidsonat 915-236-7600