Serving 456 students in grades 9-12, Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs ranks in the top 20% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs's student population of 456 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs is 0.25, 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
#1123 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs's ranking?
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs is ranked #1123 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs?
456 students attend Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs?
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs offer ?
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs part of?
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs is part of Galena Park ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs located?
Galena Park Isd Career & Technical Echs is located in the San Jacinto College District North Campus neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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