Carnegie Vanguard High School serves 925 students in grades 9-12.
Carnegie Vanguard High School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 925 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading 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
Diversity
School Overview
Carnegie Vanguard High School's student population of 925 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
925 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Carnegie Vanguard High School is 0.75, 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
#15 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
5%
Hispanic
33%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnegie Vanguard High School's ranking?
Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked #15 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carnegie Vanguard High School?
The graduation rate of Carnegie Vanguard High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Carnegie Vanguard High School?
925 students attend Carnegie Vanguard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Carnegie Vanguard High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 4% 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 24:1, 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.
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