Carnegie Vanguard High School

1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
10/
10
Top 1%
Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, Carnegie Vanguard High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 913 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carnegie Vanguard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Carnegie Vanguard High School's student population of 913 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
913 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Carnegie Vanguard High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carnegie Vanguard High School is 0.75, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#15 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
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80-84%
37%
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97%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
5%
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Hispanic
31%
53%
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Black
12%
13%
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White
22%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.75
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≥95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carnegie Vanguard High School's ranking?
Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked #15 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carnegie Vanguard High School often compared to?
Carnegie Vanguard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Debakey H S For Health Prof by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carnegie Vanguard High School?
The graduation rate of Carnegie Vanguard High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Carnegie Vanguard High School?
913 students attend Carnegie Vanguard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Carnegie Vanguard High School students are Asian, 31% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carnegie Vanguard High School?
Carnegie Vanguard High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carnegie Vanguard High School offer ?
Carnegie Vanguard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carnegie Vanguard High School part of?
Carnegie Vanguard High School is part of Houston ISD School District.

School Reviews

5   4/29/2022
Outstanding quality of education, dedicated teachers, and an amazing principal who truly cares for all the students and staff.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - TL

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 913 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • : 97% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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