Benjamin O. Davis High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, USA, near Houston, and a part of the Aldine Independent School District. It is classified as a 6A school by the UIL. In 2019, the school received a C grade from the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 3,184 students in grades 9-12, Davis H S Aldine 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 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 72% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Davis High School serves the west part of Aldine's attendance zone in Houston, TX, covering approximately 13.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Davis H S Aldine's student population of 3,184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 188 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,184 students
Total Classroom Teachers
188 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
School Rankings
Davis H S Aldine 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 Davis H S Aldine is 0.46, 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
#7884 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
68%
54%
Black
28%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
72%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis H S Aldine's ranking?
Davis H S Aldine is ranked #7884 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Davis H S Aldine often compared to?
Davis H S Aldineis often viewed alongside schools like Aldine High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Davis H S Aldine?
The graduation rate of Davis H S Aldine is 72%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Davis H S Aldine?
3,184 students attend Davis H S Aldine.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Davis H S Aldine students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Davis H S Aldine?
Davis H S Aldine has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Davis H S Aldine offer ?
Davis H S Aldine offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Davis H S Aldine part of?
Davis H S Aldine is part of Aldine Independent School District.
School Reviews
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