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Chavez High School

Houston ISD · Harris County · 8501 HOWARD, Houston, TX 77017

(713)495-6950

3/10
#921
Rank 921 out of 1,276
English Language Arts2/10 · #1145 · 17th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #567 · 56th percentile
Science2/10 · #1107 · 12th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

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School Overview

Chavez High School sits in the working-class neighborhoods of southeast Houston, serving a largely Latino community that brings a strong sense of family and cultural pride to the campus. The school shows a notable split in its academic profile — math is a relative strength, while English and science scores have room to grow — making it a better fit for families who are actively engaged in supplementing their student's education and advocating for additional resources. For families rooted in this part of Houston, Chavez is a neighborhood school in the truest sense, and those who get involved tend to find a tight-knit, community-driven environment.

Student Demographics

1,423 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
1,282 (90%)
African American
101 (7%)
Asian
26 (2%)
Other
14 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners828 (58%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,316 (92%)
Students with Disabilities192 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,006
Enrollment
128.1
Teachers (FTE)
15.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.5
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

83.5%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

6
AP Courses
offered
22.4%
AP Participation
of students
510
AP Enrollment
students
IB Program398 students enrolled

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #501 · 69th percentile

73 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found