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Chavez High School

Public | 9-12 | 2852 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 26, 2010

My child is currently attending Chavez, and so far i have been very pleased. The teachers are good and the principal is great. He is very supportive of the students and he is involved. I have seen him attend many functions, football games ,band , and at theater presentations.Chavez has many wonderful programs for the students,To name a few the band who won The Opus Holland Award of $25,000.00,the theater program and FFA . I .was impressed to hear that more than 900 students attended class during the 2009 Christmas break. Chavez has many wonderful programs and teachers who care and who are leading our children.I hope and pray that they will help our children succed in high school and prepare them for college and the future. Go Lobos!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

My daughter teaches art there, and loves it. It's a friendly school that serves a largely Hispanic neighborhood and treats everyone with respect.


Posted April 26, 2009

this school is going has great potential to be one of the best high schools in the city the magnet program is very good and there engineering and biomedical classes are good to!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 8, 2007

I would like to voice that Chavez is under staff. I have been a parent that is very much involved with my daughters education. That school has many issues.
—Submitted by Confused and lost in HISD!, a parent


Posted February 9, 2007

I am a student and I can say that Chavez isn't the school that I thought it was going to be. The dress code in my opinion is stupid and you get into trouble as quick as wearing capris to school. Although some of these things may be for safety purposes others are just down right dumb.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 23, 2006

This school has been in existence for 5 or 6 years and has already had 4 principals. It has the potential to be a great school, but there is no consistency from year to year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 26, 2005

I am a student at chavez high and I would have to say that I do enjoy the learing experence that I have so far recived at chavez high. this school is one of the places I can call home. I like the academic programs given to us and the different programs provided for us. as for the parent involvment I think that there can be more help on that. availability of the extracurricular activities in no limited to basic activities the fun we have learning different skills is wonderful to have.
—Submitted by 12thgrade student, a student


Posted April 21, 2005

I know that most teachers at Chavez work their butts off. The technology is amaging. Kids have access to everything. I would love more parents to be involved. The libary is one of the best selections I have seen. The staff is helpful. Of course, it is far from perfect.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted May 27, 2004

The regular program needs improvement but the magnet program is fairly good. My sons SAT scores and his grades compare to bellaire and debakeys average. If the entire school was like the magent program then chavez would be in the top schools in the city.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

768 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

791 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
79%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 91% in 2011.

573 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
93%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2011.

577 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 76% in 2011.

571 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
54%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 93% in 2011.

559 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
92%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 95% in 2011.

528 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 90% in 2011.

518 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 91% in 2011.

518 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
73%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 99% in 2011.

520 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
94%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

Math

All Students60%
Female58%
Male61%
Black or African American57%
Asian80%
Hispanic59%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Special education13%
Not special education63%
Limited English proficient (LEP)33%
Proficient in English62%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant60%
Gifted/talented98%

Reading

All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Black or African American84%
Asian60%
Hispanic82%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Special education36%
Not special education85%
Limited English proficient (LEP)41%
Proficient in English88%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant82%
Gifted/talented98%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students92%
Female96%
Male88%
Black or African American94%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Special education68%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)63%
Proficient in English95%
Migrant100%
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students79%
Female79%
Male80%
Black or African American70%
Asian91%
Hispanic81%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Special education30%
Not special education81%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English82%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant79%
Gifted/talented98%

Science

All Students73%
Female69%
Male77%
Black or African American64%
Asian82%
Hispanic74%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White83%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Special education18%
Not special education75%
Limited English proficient (LEP)53%
Proficient in English76%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant73%
Gifted/talented98%

Social Studies

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African American87%
Asian91%
Hispanic94%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged93%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Special education68%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)79%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant93%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

English Language Arts

All Students92%
Female95%
Male89%
Black or African American94%
Asian88%
Hispanic92%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Special education70%
Not special education93%
Limited English proficient (LEP)57%
Proficient in English94%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant92%
Gifted/talented100%

Math

All Students91%
Female90%
Male92%
Black or African American87%
Asian100%
Hispanic91%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged91%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Special education33%
Not special education94%
Limited English proficient (LEP)95%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant91%
Gifted/talented100%

Science

All Students89%
Female89%
Male90%
Black or African American89%
Asian83%
Hispanic90%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Special education33%
Not special education92%
Limited English proficient (LEP)70%
Proficient in English91%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant90%
Gifted/talented100%

Social Studies

All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Black or African American100%
Asian92%
Hispanic99%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged99%
Special education96%
Not special education99%
Limited English proficient (LEP)83%
Proficient in English99%
Migrantn/a
Non-migrant98%
Gifted/talented100%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) was used to test students in reading in grades 3 through 9; in writing in grades 4 and 7; in English language arts in grades 10 and 11; in mathematics in grades 3 through 11; in science in grades 5, 8, 10 and 11; and in social studies in grades 8, 10 and 11. TAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Texas. The grade 11 Exit Level TAKS is a high school graduation requirement. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Texas Education Agency; if there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

  • In 2010-2011, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Academically Acceptable".

About the tests


Texas uses Accountability Ratings to indicate the overall performance of each school and district. The ratings are based on TAKS test results, dropout rates for grades 7 and 8 and school completion rates for grades 9 through 12. Schools and districts rated under standard accountability procedures are designated as Exemplary, Recognized, Academically Acceptable or Academically Unacceptable. Schools and districts rated under alternative education accountability (AEA) procedures are designated as either AEA: Academically Acceptable or AEA: Academically Unacceptable.

See Texas' state standards

Source: Texas Education Agency

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 83% 48%
Black 12% 14%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 4%
White 2% 34%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Special education 8%N/A10%
Gifted/talented students 9%N/A8%
Limited English proficient (LEP) 12%N/A17%
Economically disadvantaged 81%N/A55%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Beginning teachers 11%N/A8%
1 to 5 years 33%N/A30%
6 to 10 years 18%N/A20%
11 to 20 years 21%N/A23%
21 or more years 17%N/A19%
Source: TX Education Agency, 2007-2008
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8501 Howard
Houston, TX 77017
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Phone: (713) 641-7400

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