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Debakey H S for Health Prof

Houston ISD · Harris County · 2545 PRESSLER, Houston, TX 77030

(713)741-2410

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School Overview

Sitting in the heart of Houston's Texas Medical Center — one of the largest medical complexes in the world — DeBakey High School for Health Professions is the rare public school where the surrounding neighborhood actually shapes the curriculum. Students here are laser-focused on health and medical careers, and the proximity to world-renowned hospitals and research institutions means that kind of ambition gets real-world reinforcement. Families who choose DeBakey are typically serious about academics and looking for a specialized, career-driven environment that goes well beyond the standard high school experience.

Student Demographics

513 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
188 (37%)
Asian
168 (33%)
African American
77 (15%)
White
59 (12%)
Other
21 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners47 (9%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged223 (43%)
Students with Disabilities15 (3%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

922
Enrollment
54.6
Teachers (FTE)
16.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)