Silva Health Magnet: Top El Paso School (2026 List)

About Silva Health Magnet

Silva Health Magnet is a top public magnet school in El Paso, Texas, for students in grades 9 through 12. It is a specialized campus in the El Paso Independent School District and has about 800 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 16:1. Silva Health Magnet is one of the best schools in the state because it has a tough health-focused curriculum and a high Advanced Placement (AP) participation rate of 85%. The student body is very diverse, with 98% of students being minorities and 69% of students being economically disadvantaged. The students do very well in school, with 90% of them being good at reading and 65% being good at math. Students also get ready for college by taking the SAT and ACT. The campus is a prestigious place to learn because it is known as one of the best schools for preparing students for medical and health sciences. Its main strengths are its high academic standards and its dedication to preparing a wide range of students for success in healthcare careers, and it is one of the best high schools in Texas.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 65%

Reading 90%

State average proficiency is 65% in Math and 90% in Reading.

38

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

517

Total Students

$66547

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.32%

Asian 4.06%

Hispanic 89.36%

Black 2.9%

Two+ Races 0.97%

Native Am. 0.19%

White

2.32%

Asian

4.06%

Hispanic

89.36%

Black

2.9%

Two+ Races

0.97%

Native Am.

0.19%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 517

74.47%

385 Female

25.53%

132 Male

Student Population

517 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

258 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Silva Health Magnet Contact Information

Address

121 VAL VERDE ST, EL PASO, TX, 79905

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Phone

(915) 236-7400

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Website

http://silva.episd.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM to 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Silva Health Magnet students keep doing great work in the clinic. This semester, a lot of seniors finished their professional rotations and got their nursing and pharmacy technology certifications. The campus recently honored its Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) team for doing so well at the regional leadership conference that several members moved on to the state competition level. The school is also expanding its collaborative medical simulation labs, which give students advanced hands-on training that is similar to what they would find in real-life healthcare settings.

FAQ

Q1. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q2. What does Silva Health Magnet teach?

Ans. Silva Health Magnet has a college-preparatory curriculum and gives students chances to learn through practical activities and improve their skills.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

Q5. Does Silva Health Magnet encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can help out with community programs and volunteer projects to learn about civic duty.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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