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Nimitz High School vs. North Forest High School

Should you attend Nimitz High School or North Forest High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Nimitz High School
2005 W W Thorne Dr
Houston, TX 77073
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Bottom 50%
North Forest High School
10726 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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North Forest High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,752 students in grades 9-12, Nimitz 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 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 949 students in grades 9-12, North Forest 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 17% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,752 students
949 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nimitz High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Forest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nimitz High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Forest High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
168 teachers
74 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nimitz High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Forest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nimitz High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Aldine Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Forest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#7552 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#8007 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nimitz High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Forest High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nimitz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Aldine Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
25%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nimitz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Aldine Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
33%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nimitz High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Aldine Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Forest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
80%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
76%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Nimitz High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Aldine Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of North Forest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Nimitz High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Forest High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
747
292
Grade 10 Students
737
220
Grade 11 Students
684
236
Grade 12 Students
584
201

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Nimitz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Aldine Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
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% Hispanic
50%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nimitz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Aldine Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
44%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nimitz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Aldine Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nimitz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Aldine Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nimitz High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Aldine Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Forest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nimitz High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Aldine Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nimitz High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Aldine Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nimitz High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Aldine Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Forest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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