Thomas Buzbee Vocational School vs. New Waverly High School
Should I attend Thomas Buzbee Vocational School or New Waverly 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
Thomas Buzbee Vocational School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
New Waverly High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 29 students in grades 9-12, Thomas Buzbee Vocational School ranks in the top 30% 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 <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 314 students in grades 9-12, New Waverly 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
29 students
314 students
% Male | % Female
100% | 0%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1856 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#3169 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
11-19%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
11
98
Grade 10 Students
12
75
Grade 11 Students
5
68
Grade 12 Students
1
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
38%
13%
% Black
24%
15%
% White
31%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
3%
n/a
