Nimitz High School

Nimitz High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2005 W West Thorne Dr,  Houston, TX
Aldine Independent School District
3.2
3.9
2,755 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Crystal Watson
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1020
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
25%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
145
Full Time Teachers
145
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1020
Math
510
Verbal
510
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
13
AP Pass Rate
29.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
4%
State Average
17%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
253:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Hispanic
50.3%
Black
43.6%
White
2.7%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP 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 601 Students
Texas A&M University 527 Students
University of Texas - Austin 422 Students
Sam Houston State University 386 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 372 Students
Texas State University 356 Students
Prairie View A & M University 289 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 287 Students
Lone Star College 282 Students
Baylor University 275 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 191 Students
Business 181 Students
Biology 131 Students
Psychology 109 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 85 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 79 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 55 Students
Computer Science 51 Students
Education 49 Students
Accounting 46 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 482 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/3/2024
The administration of the school lacks respect and order from staff and students. There are staff members who are more than willing to help you with anything that you need. What I would like to change is that the administration can be more understanding for both staff and students and show that respect is not given but earned.
3.0 Senior
9/25/2024
Ninitz is a very diverse and allows u to be yourself but isnt the best school safety wise. Alot of fights and arguments and unnecessary drama.
2.0 Senior
8/21/2024
The past three years of my life there have definitely been a rollercoaster, but the experiences I've had and the people I have met have changed my life forever.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 7 Reviews
5.0 other
7/1/2020
Despite Nimitz always having a bad reputation, it actually helps a lot of students when it comes to their future goals. I graduated from Nimitz in 2019 as a cum laude student. If it wasn't for them and their dual credit program, I would have never gotten into Texas A&M. Throughout my time here, the...
5.0 teacher
8/12/2019
This campus has really turned around under the new direction and leadership of the administrative team over the past 4 years. The campus leadership is the reason that the school has gone from WORST to FIRST. Nimitz High School students and staff should be proud at the fact that Nimitz is the Highest...
2.0 other
3/17/2014
The school needs to stop with the ridiculous collar shirt dress code; it's not a private school! It's a PUBLIC SCHOOL. The collar shirt dress code, does not put a stop to inappropriate attires of some girls. I see short dresses, crop tops, low cut tees on girls! WITHOUT COLLARS, but they still go a...
4.0 teacher
1/14/2014
The school offers a lot of dual credit and there is a diverse campus of great teachers who work diligently, creatively, and compassionately at what they do. Students that take advantage of what is offered will go far in college and their career choices.

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