Chavez High School

Chavez High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8501 Howard Dr,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
3.7
3.1
2,006 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Rene O Sanchez
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
38%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
38%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
128
Full Time Teachers
128
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
540
Verbal
540
Average ACT
25
Math
25
English
24
Reading
26
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
26.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
5%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
853:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
Hispanic
87.9%
Black
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
White
1.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston 483 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 344 Students
Texas A&M University 304 Students
University of Texas - Austin 272 Students
Rice University 254 Students
Houston Community College 196 Students
San Jacinto College 169 Students
Texas State University 164 Students
Houston Christian University 118 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 116 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 122 Students
Business 94 Students
Biology 81 Students
Psychology 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Computer Science 49 Students
Mechanical Engineering 42 Students
Accounting 37 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Engineering 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 390 Reviews
2.0 Senior
11/17/2024
As I student graduating 9-12th, I don't feel as though they really cared about our education or understanding. It was just topic after topic and assumed that everyone understood it. I don't feel that they valued our education, honestly it feels like we're just between them and their pay check.
5.0
9/11/2024
glad I was able to graduate despite the fights breaking out every day and I had good experience with my friends and staff
4.0
2/15/2024
I think Chavez High School was a good experience and I got to learn a lot of subjects that prepared me for college.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 9 Reviews
1.0 other
4/30/2025
Front office admin is not welcoming at all or comprehend with someone issue.
1.0 student
11/13/2024
The school overall doesn’t care about nothing but their ratings, so I took the time to write a rating of my own showing casing the type of school it really is. The teacher there never respects the students as living humans, but as pets or not intellectually there, they think that should listen to wh...
3.0 student
1/24/2024
too strict with rules. let me call my mom bru
1.0 parent
12/16/2021
Everyday at this school is a pain, from being tardy and getting detention to writing paragraphs that aren't related to the reason why we're being late but the policies of the school and wasting time that I could've literally been in class but cut short by 20-30 mins just to write the paragraphs.

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Chavez High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 2,006 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 38% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Chavez High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1080 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $209,528. Discover additional schools in the area, like Milby High School, Pasadena High School, South Houston High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Chavez High School.

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