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
990
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
21%
Reading Proficiency
31%
Average GPA
3.29
Graduation Rate
73%
Niche Grade
C-
C+
C
C+
C+
A-
A
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.29
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Reading Proficiency
31%
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Math Proficiency
21%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
70
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Full Time Teachers
70
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Teachers in First or Second Year
23.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
990
Math
490
Verbal
500
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Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
23
Reading
24
Science
24
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Number of AP Courses
7
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AP Pass Rate
0%
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AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
High
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Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
3%
State Average
16%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
411:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
51.4%
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Male
48.6%
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Black
83.4%
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Hispanic
14%
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White
1.3%
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Two or more races
<1%
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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
250 Students
University of Houston
231 Students
Prairie View A & M University
224 Students
Texas A&M University
159 Students
Rice University
119 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
117 Students
University of Texas - Austin
115 Students
Texas State University
106 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University
104 Students
Houston Christian University
96 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
90 Students
Business
77 Students
Psychology
45 Students
Biology
40 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
38 Students
Real Estate
26 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
24 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
23 Students
Small Business Management
21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/5/2024
As I entered my last year of high school I was lucky enough to experience my senior year at Yates High School. And so far I have been enjoying it.
9/16/2024
My experience at Yates has been very interesting. There has been some good and some bad it's just all about how you perspective it. Yates isn't a bad place it's just a place where life will really get to you and God will test you. I will never regret choosing Yates for my four years of high school
4/10/2023
I have been at Yates since 2019, My freshman year. As I'm about to close my time at Yates as a graduating senior now I have reflected on my experience here. I have learned how to better myself, communicate, and branch out/ network with others. I think Yates needs more communication between the administration and student relationships to encourage the building of a strong lion community.
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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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 879 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 21% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 31% are proficient in reading. Yates High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.29, the graduation rate is 73%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 990 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $324,578. 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.