George Gervin Academy vs. Houston High School
Should I attend George Gervin Academy or Houston 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
George Gervin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 707 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, George Gervin Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 844 students in grades 9-12, Houston 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
707 students
844 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6010 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7579 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
18%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
72%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
186
-
Kindergarten Students
78
-
Grade 1 Students
78
-
Grade 2 Students
85
-
Grade 3 Students
58
-
Grade 4 Students
45
-
Grade 5 Students
40
-
Grade 6 Students
26
-
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
32
-
Grade 9 Students
17
334
Grade 10 Students
12
185
Grade 11 Students
11
193
Grade 12 Students
15
132
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
48%
56%
% Black
48%
38%
% White
2%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
93%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
