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
12%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
72%

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
3.21
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
12%
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
490
Verbal
500
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
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
52.1%
Female
47.9%
Hispanic
68%
Black
27.5%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
1.4%
White
1.4%
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 948 Students
Texas A&M University 739 Students
Lone Star College 679 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 652 Students
University of Texas - Austin 606 Students
Sam Houston State University 517 Students
Texas State University 443 Students
Rice University 396 Students
Houston Christian University 365 Students
Baylor University 332 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 270 Students
Business 242 Students
Biology 137 Students
Psychology 129 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 96 Students
Architecture 80 Students
Accounting 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 70 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 66 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 60 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 162 Reviews
3.0
8/1/2025
Davis High School has caring staffs, fun programs, some AP options, an okay choice for many students
3.0 Alum
11/14/2024
I transferred here my junior year. I enjoyed my time here, I graduated top 5% with a 3.88gpa but I will say it was fairly easy and doesn't actually challenge you.
4.0 Senior
2/7/2024
Davis is a really nice school. You don't really have a lot of diversity in the school though. When you walk around all you'll really see is Mexicans. Nothing is wrong with that at all it's just that it's not a diverse place.
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 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% 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 3.21, 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 $239,765. 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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