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George Bush High School

6707 Fm 1464
Richmond, TX 77407

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Tel: (281) 634-6060

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George Bush High School serves 2,511 students in grades 9-12.

George Bush High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 10% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

George Bush High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

George Bush High School's student population of 2,511 students has grown by 9% over five school years.

The teacher population of 145 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

2,511 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

145 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

George Bush High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of George Bush High School is 0.66, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (TX)

Overall Testing Rank

#3054 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of George Bush High School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

34%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of George Bush High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

48%

42%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of George Bush High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

14:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of George Bush High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

14%

Hispanic

42%

53%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in George Bush High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

38%

13%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in George Bush High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

26%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.66

0.64

This chart display the diversity score of George Bush High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

(18-19)

91%

89%

This chart display graduation rate of George Bush High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

56%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in George Bush High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Fort Bend Independent School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is George Bush High School's ranking?

George Bush High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).

What is the graduation rate of George Bush High School?

The graduation rate of George Bush High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.

How many students attend George Bush High School?

2,511 students attend George Bush High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

42% of George Bush High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of George Bush High School?

George Bush High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.

What grades does George Bush High School offer ?

George Bush High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is George Bush High School part of?

George Bush High School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.

School Reviews

1 9/17/2020

The teachers are nice, but they don't let seniors go off campus for lunch, the admin team is below average

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 2,511 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 10%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education