James Madison High School

James Madison High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13719 White Heather Dr,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
3.1
2.3
1,957 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Paolo Castagnoli
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
74%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
124
Full Time Teachers
124
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
19
Math
19
English
16
Reading
21
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
8.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
5%
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
362:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
63.7%
Black
33.9%
White
1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 239 Students
Texas A&M University 160 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 148 Students
Houston Community College 137 Students
Texas Southern University 122 Students
University of Texas - Austin 120 Students
Rice University 113 Students
Texas State University 104 Students
Prairie View A & M University 102 Students
Houston Christian University 94 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 71 Students
Nursing 68 Students
Psychology 41 Students
Biology 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 18 Students
Computer Science 17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 17 Students
Small Business Management 17 Students
Veterinary Sciences 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 275 Reviews
2.0 Alum
9/2/2024
The lunch food is disgusting. Public schools in Texas in general need to do better. Adults in the school need to stop acting like police this isn't jail.
5.0 Alum
6/7/2024
It was the best 4 years of my high school experience and career because it is very diverse, everyone is nice to you, the teachers are fun and I don't have anything bad to say about my school.
5.0 Senior
1/13/2024
James Madison high school is a great school for young scholars who love to accept the importance of education in one's life.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/26/2025
very good school, nice staff and respectful teachers.
5.0 parent
3/30/2022
Located in Awesome Glen Iris with a lot of history, culture and tradition. Close to sports complex, libraries, peaceful neighborhood Communities and the World’s largest and modern TMC on one side and Pearland on the other, both of which have sustainable plans in place to grow further beautifully for...
1.0 parent
1/3/2022
This school prepares your children for jail not success
2.0 student
4/20/2018
Attending Madison had it's ups and downs but mostly they were the worst 4 years of my life. I met new people, made new friends and lost some friends but this school is not a great leadership at all. Maybe when the newer building is built they'll have some motivation to be A REAL school again.

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James Madison 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 1,957 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 14% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. James Madison 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 3.25, the graduation rate is 74%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 19. The average home value in this area is $231,823. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Early College High School, Yes Prep - Southwest, Harmony School of Ingenuity Houston, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James Madison High School.

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