Channelview High School is a public high school serving students grades 9–12 in Channelview and other unincorporated communities in Harris County, Texas, United States of America. It is the main flagship school of the two high schools part of the Channelview Independent School District.
Serving 2,917 students in grades 9-12, Channelview 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 2,917 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Channelview High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Channelview school district, covering approximately 20.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Channelview High School's student population of 2,917 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,917 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Channelview 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 Channelview High School is 0.32, 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
#6930 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
91%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Channelview High School's ranking?
Channelview High School is ranked #6930 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Channelview High School often compared to?
Channelview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Shore Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Channelview High School?
The graduation rate of Channelview High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Channelview High School?
2,917 students attend Channelview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Channelview High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Channelview High School?
Channelview High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Channelview High School offer ?
Channelview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Channelview High School part of?
Channelview High School is part of Channelview Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is great the people are great the overall learning environment is good. And the teachers are very understanding and helpful plus all the activities they have on our campus are great and fun. I say I am having a great learning and life experience here.
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