Serving 933 students in grades 6-8, Aguirre J 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 933 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The AGUIRRE J H school serves the northern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 9.5 square miles. Families typically have a short commute of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aguirre J High School's student population of 933 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
933 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aguirre J High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aguirre J High School is 0.33, 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
#4601 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
81%
54%
Black
11%
13%
White
6%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aguirre J High School's ranking?
Aguirre J High School is ranked #4601 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aguirre J High School often compared to?
Aguirre J High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Johnson J 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 44% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Aguirre J High School?
933 students attend Aguirre J High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Aguirre J High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aguirre J High School?
Aguirre J High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aguirre J High School offer ?
Aguirre J High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aguirre J High School part of?
Aguirre J High School is part of Channelview Independent School District.
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