Nimitz High School vs. North Forest High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 2,651 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 905 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 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,651 students
905 students
Total Classroom Teachers
165 teachers
76 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7432 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7757 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
17%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
25%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%
Graduation Rate
80%
76%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
682
266
Grade 10 Students
692
225
Grade 11 Students
638
190
Grade 12 Students
639
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
52%
49%
% Black
43%
49%
% White
2%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.55
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%