Serving 1,857 students in grades 9-12, Chavez 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 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,857 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Chavez High School serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 8.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chavez High School's student population of 1,857 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 117 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,857 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
117 teachers
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Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Chavez 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 Chavez High School is 0.22, 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
#6704 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
88%
54%
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Black
8%
13%
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White
1%
24%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Graduation Rate
81%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chavez High School's ranking?
Chavez High School is ranked #6704 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Chavez High School often compared to?
Chavez High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milby High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Chavez High School?
The graduation rate of Chavez High School is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Chavez High School?
1,857 students attend Chavez High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Chavez High School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chavez High School?
Chavez High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chavez High School offer ?
Chavez High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Chavez High School part of?
Chavez High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Chavez High School located?
Chavez High School is located in the Meadowbrook And Allendale neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Meadowbrook And Allendale.
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