Serving 891 students in grades 9-12, Debakey H S For Health Prof 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 85-89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Debakey H S For Health Prof ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Debakey H S For Health Prof's student population of 891 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
891 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Debakey H S For Health Prof ranks within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Debakey H S For Health Prof 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
#5 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
30%
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
15%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Debakey H S For Health Prof's ranking?
Debakey H S For Health Prof is ranked #5 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Debakey H S For Health Prof often compared to?
Debakey H S For Health Profis often viewed alongside schools like Carnegie Vanguard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Debakey H S For Health Prof?
The graduation rate of Debakey H S For Health Prof is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Debakey H S For Health Prof?
891 students attend Debakey H S For Health Prof.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Debakey H S For Health Prof students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Debakey H S For Health Prof?
Debakey H S For Health Prof has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Debakey H S For Health Prof offer ?
Debakey H S For Health Prof offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Debakey H S For Health Prof part of?
Debakey H S For Health Prof is part of Houston ISD School District.
School Reviews
5 11/22/2010
The School is really Great. Great teachers.
The Level of teaching instruction and direction should match the High School norms not to teach at college Level.
Books are Heavy killing the kids every day is nasty. School should find a way to avoid the BIG JUNK on their back every day.
If School Management try to take care of these things better for your school and sensitive kids.
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