Jack Yates High School first opened on February 8, 1926, and was named in honor of the Reverend Jack Yates, a formerly enslaved person who became a highly respected minister and influential leader in Houston.
At the time, Jack Yates High School was only the second school for African Americans in Houston, with Booker T. Washington High School being the first.
Located in the heart of Houston’s Third Ward, the school offers two separate magnet programs, one in communications and the other being a maritime academy for students pursuing careers in maritime logistics.
Jack Yates High School has proudly produced several successful alumni who have made significant contributions to the world. Prestigious alumni include actress Debbie Allen, musician Johnny Nash and author/journalist Roland Martin, who recently established a scholarship at the school for Yates students wishing to pursue a college education.
Many of the school’s alumni continue to provide support to their alma mater even decades after graduation a testament to the deep connection students often feel with the high school.
Yates High School has a comprehensive athletics program consisting of a wide variety of sports, including baseball, basketball, football, soccer, golf, swimming, track and volleyball.
In 2021 the Houston Texans donated the team’s artificial playing surface from Houston’s NRG Stadium to the school’s athletics department, which demonstrates the strong level of support the school receives from the community.
Yates High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3703 Sampson St,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Ms Tiffany Guillory
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
26%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
73%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
C
C
B-
B+
A
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
70
Full Time Teachers
70
Teachers in First or Second Year
23.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
22
Reading
24
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
3%
State Average
16%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
411:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Black
83.4%
Hispanic
14%
White
1.3%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas Southern University
224 Students
University of Houston
214 Students
Prairie View A & M University
201 Students
Texas A&M University
149 Students
Rice University
116 Students
University of Texas - Austin
113 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
113 Students
Texas State University
101 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University
99 Students
Sam Houston State University
94 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
90 Students
Business
71 Students
Psychology
46 Students
Biology
31 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
31 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
24 Students
Real Estate
24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
21 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
21 Students
Small Business Management
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/18/2025
Yates is a family unlike no other, the community and support system that you receive upon entrance is just unparalleled
11/18/2024
My experience has been amazing they have a very good established school everything runs very smoothly
5/27/2024
I haven't had the best experience at Jack Yates High School, but I also haven't had the worst. There have been times where I felt I wanted to transfer schools because of all the fighting.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/17/2022
I like this high school for my son we a Hispanic family and this school and area is more afroamerican and we love how the people is I recommend and elementary school too
5/23/2019
This school is horrible. Starting from the principle on down. There is no communication with the parents. The staff is there to collect a check and are not there for the psychological, emotional well being of the students.
12/10/2018
Disappointed. I do not know who to trust. There are elephants in the room, and no one says anything. A situation exists with some students and parents drawing other students into risky behavior. Am still reeling that these people are involved in extra curricula activities.
3/23/2017
Yates is a great school for my child because her needs are being met. Her self esteem has improved tremendously. I transferred my child from a supposedly top rate magnet campus. Unfortunately some of the teachers at that campus did not teach. They bullied or ignored students that could not be succes...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Third Ward
List Price Range
$175K - $893K
Homes For Sale
125
Average Home Value
$330,253
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
72%
Household Income
$57,618
% of College Grads
33.5%
Median Age
29
Average House Size
1,590 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.7%
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Parks in this Area
Elizabeth Baldwin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Trails
Emancipation Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Pool
Peggy Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Houston International Promenade
Moses LeRoy Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Multi-Purpose Field
Third Ward Chess Park
- Picnic Area
Zurrie Malone Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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Yates 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 879 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 26% are proficient in reading. Yates 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 3.28, the graduation rate is 73%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $330,253. Discover additional schools in the area, like Energy Institute High School, Community Services, Hcc Life Skills Program, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Yates High School.