Empowerment College Prep High School (Closed 2014)

Empowerment College Prep High School serves 94 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
94 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(12-13)
85-89%
78%
(12-13)
90-94%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
77%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
(10-11)
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Empowerment College Prep High School?
The graduation rate of Empowerment College Prep High School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Empowerment College Prep High School?
94 students attend Empowerment College Prep High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Empowerment College Prep High School students are Black, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Empowerment College Prep High School?
Empowerment College Prep High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Empowerment College Prep High School offer ?
Empowerment College Prep High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Empowerment College Prep High School part of?
Empowerment College Prep High School is part of Houston Independent School District.

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