Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions is a medical secondary school located in the Medical Center area of Houston, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Houston Independent School District.
Serving 929 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 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥99% (which is higher 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 94% (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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Debakey H S For Health Prof's student population of 929 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
929 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Rankings
Debakey H S For Health Prof ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Debakey H S For Health Prof is 0.75, 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
#18 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
32%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Viper
Source: 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 #18 out of 8,096 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?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≥99% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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 98%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Debakey H S For Health Prof?
929 students attend Debakey H S For Health Prof.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Debakey H S For Health Prof students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, and 4% 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 Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Debakey H S For Health Prof located?
Debakey H S For Health Prof is located in the University Place neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in University Place.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
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.
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