Andy Dekaney High School is a public secondary school located at 22351 Imperial Valley Drive and Bammel Road in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, United States, with a ZIP code of 77073. Dekaney serves a small portion of Houston and sections of unincorporated Harris County.
Serving 2,485 students in grades 9-12, Andy Dekaney 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 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 75% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Andy Dekaney High School serves the southern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 12.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of about 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching 5.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andy Dekaney High School's student population of 2,485 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,485 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Andy Dekaney 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 Andy Dekaney High School is 0.56, 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
#7999 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
41%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
75%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Wildcats Newspaper = The Paw Print
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andy Dekaney High School's ranking?
Andy Dekaney High School is ranked #7999 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Andy Dekaney High School often compared to?
Andy Dekaney High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Andy Dekaney High School?
The graduation rate of Andy Dekaney High School is 75%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Andy Dekaney High School?
2,485 students attend Andy Dekaney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Andy Dekaney High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Andy Dekaney High School?
Andy Dekaney High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Andy Dekaney High School offer ?
Andy Dekaney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Andy Dekaney High School part of?
Andy Dekaney High School is part of Spring Independent School District.
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