Chavez High School

8501 HOWARD, Houston, TX Phone School Home
Academic Summary
Public Magnet
School Type
3,067
Students
9-12
Grades Offered
18 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
25%
Percent Proficient - Math
26%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
Houston Independent School District Living Summary view more
561,725
households
1,455,439
Total Population
$185,600
Average House Value
$1,042
Average Housing Rent
$54,039
Average Household Income
78.10%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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School Overview

Chavez High School is a public Magnet school located in Houston, Texas. It is a school in Houston Independent School District district.

According to the Texas state assessment result, 25% of students are proficient in Math learning and 26% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 3,067 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1 where a total of 172 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 3,067 students are attending Chavez High School. By gender, there are 1,613 and 1,454 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

Chavez High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 364 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic328164164
Asian19118
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander220
Black1248
White312
in LEP Program321
IDEA program110
Total364 182182

Teachers & Staffs

Total 172 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Chavez High School and the students to teacher ratio is 18 to 1. 87.8% of teachers are certified. 81.4% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers172Students per teacher: 18 to 1
Teachers who are certified15187.8%
Teachers who are not certified2112.2%
Teachers in their first year of teaching158.7%
Teachers in their second year of teaching179.9%
School counselors1Students per counselor: 3,067 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer3-
Security guards1-
Nurses1-
Psychologists--
Social workers2-

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 561,725 households is located in Houston Independent School District, TX area. The average home price is $185,600 and the average rent cost is $1,042. The unemployment rate is 5.70% and the average household income is $54,039.
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Value
Total Households561,725 Households
Population1,455,439
Male743,582
Female741,840
Child Population449,846
Total Housing Units637,427 Units
Average House Value$185,600
Average Rent Cost$1,042
Unemployment Rate5.70%
Average Household Income$54,039
Heath Insurance Coverage78.10%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

Advanced Placement Programs

Chavez High School offers 12 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 570 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 359 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 170 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Chavez High School.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered12 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs570
19%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs54
2%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs127
4%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs532
17%
Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program359
12%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation170
6%

Academic Achievement

Achievement

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