Sam Rayburn High School vs. South Houston High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sam Rayburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Overview
Serving 2,637 students in grades 9-12, Sam Rayburn High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,313 students in grades 9-12, South Houston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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
2,637 students
2,313 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
187 teachers
154 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2903 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3310 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
33%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
763
785
Grade 10 Students
613
520
Grade 11 Students
640
490
Grade 12 Students
621
518
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
91%
85%
% Black
3%
12%
% White
5%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.17
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
