Andrew Carnegie Vanguard High School, named after Andrew Carnegie, is located in the Fourth Ward of Houston, Texas near Downtown and was formerly located in Sunnyside. The school serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Houston Independent School District.
Serving 824 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 95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 824 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Carnegie Vanguard High School's student population of 824 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
824 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Red, White, & Blue
School Rankings
Carnegie Vanguard High School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carnegie Vanguard High School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
33%
6%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rhino
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnegie Vanguard High School's ranking?
Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked #1 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Carnegie Vanguard High School often compared to?
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carnegie Vanguard High School?
The graduation rate of Carnegie Vanguard High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Carnegie Vanguard High School?
824 students attend Carnegie Vanguard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Carnegie Vanguard High School students are Asian, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 3% 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 21:1, 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 Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Carnegie Vanguard High School located?
Carnegie Vanguard High School is located in the Fourth Ward neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Fourth Ward.
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