James Madison High School

James Madison High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
13719 White Heather Dr,  Houston, TX
Central Southwest Neighborhood
Houston Independent School District
3.1
2.0
1,957 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Paolo Castagnoli
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
980
Average ACT Score
18
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.22
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.22
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
109
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
980
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
18
Math
18
English
15
Reading
20
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
8.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
3
Equity
1
College Readiness
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Test Scores

English
4%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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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%
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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 234 Students
Texas A&M University 152 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 152 Students
Houston Community College 131 Students
Texas Southern University 121 Students
University of Texas - Austin 112 Students
Rice University 110 Students
Prairie View A & M University 101 Students
Texas State University 96 Students
Houston Christian University 83 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 67 Students
Business 64 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 29 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 22 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Physical Therapy 17 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 16 Students
Small Business Management 15 Students
Nursing Assistant 15 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 273 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.
3.0 Senior
3/31/2024
Its a good school over all but the school needs to be much more challenging towards the students and making sure they are ready for the real world or the college world.
4.0 Senior
6/28/2023
The best part about attending madison highschool is that i got to experience being in the band and join the twirl team and new experiences. The worst part about Attending is the people aren't really friendly. Change id like to see is the discipline that is upheld by the admins
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2.0 8 Reviews
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...
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1.0 parent
1/3/2022
This school prepares your children for jail not success
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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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2.0 student
1/23/2017
The school is terrible, and their "environment of leering" is false. The teachers don't have their own students under control, and if you miss three classes you don't get credit for that semester, if you have 12 unexcused absences you have to redo the class. I find the way they deal with trades and...
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