Serving 31 students in grades 7-12,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-49%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
52%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend H P Carter Career Center?
31 students attend H P Carter Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of H P Carter Career Center students are Black, and 48% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H P Carter Career Center?
H P Carter Career Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H P Carter Career Center offer ?
H P Carter Career Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is H P Carter Career Center part of?
H P Carter Career Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
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