George I. Sanchez Charter Schools is a state charter secondary school system in Houston, Texas, operated by the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans. It operates George I. Sanchez Charter School, also known as George I. Sanchez High School; and George I. Sanchez Charter School North.
Serving 726 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, George I Sanchez Charter 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 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 (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
George I Sanchez Charter's student population of 726 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
726 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Learners Inspiring Leaders
School Rankings
George I Sanchez Charter 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 George I Sanchez Charter is 0.04, 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
#7890 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George I Sanchez Charter's ranking?
George I Sanchez Charter is ranked #7890 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
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 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of George I Sanchez Charter?
The graduation rate of George I Sanchez Charter is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend George I Sanchez Charter?
726 students attend George I Sanchez Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of George I Sanchez Charter students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of George I Sanchez Charter?
George I Sanchez Charter has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George I Sanchez Charter offer ?
George I Sanchez Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is George I Sanchez Charter part of?
George I Sanchez Charter is part of George I Sanchez Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is George I Sanchez Charter located?
George I Sanchez Charter is located in the Lawndale And Wayside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Lawndale And Wayside.
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