H P Carter Career Center (Closed 2012)

H P Carter Career Center serves 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

Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(09-10)
40-49%
83%
(09-10)
70-79%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1

Showing 2003–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
48%
54%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
52%
13%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
100%
0.50

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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 34-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
Source: 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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