Serving 2,272 students in grades 9-12, Chavez High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 76% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Chavez High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Chavez High School's student population of 2,272 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 138 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
138 teachers
Students by Grade
Chavez High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chavez High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6262 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
88%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
76%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Chavez High School is ranked #6262 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Chavez High School often compared to?
Chavez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chavez High School?
The graduation rate of Chavez High School is 76%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Chavez High School?
2,272 students attend Chavez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Chavez High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chavez High School?
Chavez High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chavez High School offer ?
Chavez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chavez High School part of?
Chavez High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Chavez High School located?
Chavez High School is located in the Meadowbrook And Allendale neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Meadowbrook And Allendale.
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