Serving 1,486 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School's student population of 1,486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
1,486 students
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School is 0.19, 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
#1756 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
90%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
5%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School's ranking?
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School is ranked #1756 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School?
The graduation rate of Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School is 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School?
1,486 students attend Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School?
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School offer ?
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School part of?
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
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