Serving 168 students in grades 9-12, The Of Viola Dewalt 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 6-9% (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 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 168 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Of Viola Dewalt High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Of Viola Dewalt High School's student population of 168 students has grown by 66% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
168 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Of Viola Dewalt High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Of Viola Dewalt High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7154 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
52%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Of Viola Dewalt High School's ranking?
The Of Viola Dewalt High School is ranked #7154 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Of Viola Dewalt High School?
The graduation rate of The Of Viola Dewalt High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend The Of Viola Dewalt High School?
168 students attend The Of Viola Dewalt High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of The Of Viola Dewalt High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Of Viola Dewalt High School?
The Of Viola Dewalt High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does The Of Viola Dewalt High School offer ?
The Of Viola Dewalt High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is The Of Viola Dewalt High School part of?
The Of Viola Dewalt High School is part of La Porte ISD School District.
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