Davis High School

Davis High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
12525 Ella Blvd,  Houston, TX
Aldine Independent School District
3.7
3.0
3,264 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Anthony L Watins
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
72%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
C+
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
3.24
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
191
Full Time Teachers
191
Teachers in First or Second Year
31.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
500
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
17%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
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
4%
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
275:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
Hispanic
67.6%
Black
27.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
White
1.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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 865 Students
Texas A&M University 669 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 611 Students
Lone Star College 591 Students
University of Texas - Austin 565 Students
Sam Houston State University 487 Students
Texas State University 407 Students
Rice University 367 Students
Houston Christian University 322 Students
Baylor University 308 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 251 Students
Business 209 Students
Biology 128 Students
Psychology 121 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 93 Students
Accounting 74 Students
Architecture 73 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 58 Students
Computer Science 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 168 Reviews
5.0 Senior
4/19/2025
My experience entering was difficult for me to get used to. The school was very large, with many classrooms and very kind teachers, and it was an unforgettable experience.
5.0 Senior
2/15/2025
Davis high school thrives on helping their students succeed academically . They focus on helping students reach their academic goals through providing their students with chances to challenge and improve their education.
3.0 Senior
11/22/2024
My experience at Davis high school is... interesting to say the least. The whole gun threats and the discrimination of alumni from administration without being held accountable because students are terrified of the repercussions truly saddens me. The students that make teachers quit as well because of their words or behaviors make me disgusted. But it is better than most aldine schools yet don't do cosmetology.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
4.0 student
9/11/2025
This is my second year at Davis and I will say is not as bad as people portray this school to be. The main issue of the school is most definitely the students they are more worried about others than themselves and getting their work done and get distracted by drama at the school, I will say tho the...
1.0 other
11/16/2024
Te miran mal la única persona que me trató “bien” fue mi consejera. En cada cambio de clase mínimo hay alguien peleándose en los pasillos no te dan permiso para ir al baño. Te pasan por varios filtros de seguridad y en los baños los chicos se la pasan fumando vape o marihuana el método de enseñanza...
3.0 student
4/17/2023
The thing about this school is that they separated the kids who are smart and dose who aren’t like me right know they just noticed I am above the average kid and they know decided to put me in other clases I don’t know but I feel like everyone should have the same education.
4.0 student
2/8/2018
Davis is not a bad school. Majority of the teachers are good and actually teach you important things related to the subject they teach. The staff needs some improvement I will say because some of the people in the offices are a little unprofessional but, that can be fixed. Our stats would improve dr...

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Davis High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Aldine Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 3,264 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Davis High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 72%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $245,332. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highpoint North Campus, Davis Ninth Grade, Heritage Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Davis High School.

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