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Nimitz High School

Aldine ISD · Harris County · 2005 W W THORNE DR, Houston, TX 77073

(281)443-7480

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2/10
#1072
Rank 1072 out of 1,276
English Language Arts2/10 · #1105 · 20th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #977 · 24th percentile
Science2/10 · #1080 · 14th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Nimitz High School sits in the northern Houston suburbs, serving a large, working-class community in Aldine ISD where many families are deeply rooted in the area. Families who choose Nimitz tend to be practical and community-minded, valuing the school's size and the range of programs it offers to a diverse student body. The 77073 zip code has a real neighborhood feel — close to major highways and Houston's sprawl, but with a tight-knit identity that families tend to stick with long-term.

Student Demographics

1,792 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
936 (52%)
African American
786 (44%)
White
35 (2%)
Other
35 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners486 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,571 (88%)
Students with Disabilities202 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

2,744
Enrollment
167.7
Teachers (FTE)
16.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
9
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

85.8%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.

7
AP Courses
offered
4%
AP Participation
of students
111
AP Enrollment
students

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 Programs5/10 · #909 · 43rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found