Chavez High School

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Chavez High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
8501 Howard Dr,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
3.7
3.1
1,857 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Rene O Sanchez
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
81%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
117
Full Time Teachers
117
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
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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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
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
87.7%
Black
8.5%
Asian
2.7%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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 477 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 345 Students
Texas A&M University 300 Students
University of Texas - Austin 265 Students
Rice University 252 Students
Houston City College 202 Students
San Jacinto College 166 Students
Texas State University 151 Students
Houston Christian University 122 Students
Sam Houston State University 109 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 126 Students
Business 90 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Biology 77 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 51 Students
Computer Science 45 Students
Mechanical Engineering 39 Students
Accounting 35 Students
Engineering 34 Students
Architecture 33 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 385 Reviews
4.0 Alum
11/20/2024
Cesar E. Chave High School is a very good school, it's the place where I made a lot of my friends, the teachers are always trying to help you do your best.
5.0
7/3/2024
I really enjoyed being a student at Chavez High School, the school felt very welcoming and was very diversed.
4.0 Sophomore
11/10/2022
I like that Chavez High School is open to anyone and gives everyone chances to succeed. I also like how they try their hardest to make sure that everyone has a high education and doesn't try to push pressure and work on the students.
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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,857 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Chavez High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 81%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1070 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $206,701. 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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