Serving 777 students in grades 7-8, Young J High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 777 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Young J High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young J High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Young J High School?
777 students attend Young J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Young J High School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young J High School?
Young J High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Young J High School offer ?
Young J High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Young J High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 777 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
