Galena Park High School vs. Furr High School
Should I attend Galena Park High School or Furr 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
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Furr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Serving 1,872 students in grades 9-12, Galena Park High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,153 students in grades 9-12, Furr 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 8% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
1,872 students
1,153 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3916 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#7420 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
25%
Graduation Rate
92%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
496
377
Grade 10 Students
475
278
Grade 11 Students
437
274
Grade 12 Students
464
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
92%
80%
% Black
4%
18%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
