Chavez High School vs. Milby High School
Should I attend Chavez High School or Milby High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chavez High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Milby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 2,434 students in grades 9-12, Chavez High School 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,095 students in grades 9-12, Milby High School 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,434 students
2,095 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
148 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
22:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6002 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4446 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Graduation Rate
78%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
889
588
Grade 10 Students
576
527
Grade 11 Students
490
525
Grade 12 Students
479
455
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
87%
95%
% Black
8%
4%
% White
1%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.24
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
