George Gervin Academy vs. Houston High School
Should you attend George Gervin Academy or Houston High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Gervin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 793 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, George Gervin Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 800 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
793 students
800 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
57 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7806 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7940 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
365
-
Kindergarten Students
70
-
Grade 1 Students
60
-
Grade 2 Students
37
-
Grade 3 Students
41
-
Grade 4 Students
39
-
Grade 5 Students
48
-
Grade 6 Students
35
-
Grade 7 Students
25
-
Grade 8 Students
24
-
Grade 9 Students
14
252
Grade 10 Students
9
209
Grade 11 Students
15
166
Grade 12 Students
11
173
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
58%
60%
% Black
37%
35%
% White
2%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%