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Avalos P-Technical School

Public Grades 9-12

195^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,009 Texas High Schools

Better than 90% of Texas high schools

Summary

Avalos P-Technical School is a small high school in Houston, TX, serving 400 students in grades 9 through 12 within the Aldine Independent School District (Isd), and it stands out as a top performer despite serving a community where 77-84% of students come from low socio-economic backgrounds.

This school is a true academic powerhouse, ranking in the top 10% of all Texas high schools (90th percentile, 5 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year. Its test scores are dramatically higher than nearby schools. For example, in English II Reading, Avalos achieved a 90.1% proficiency rate, while nearby Aldine High School and MacArthur High School scored only around 39%. In Biology, Avalos scored 83.78% proficient, nearly double the district average. The school also boasts a perfect 0.0% dropout rate, a stark contrast to other schools in the area like La Promesa (12.6%) and Hall Success Academy (14.0%). Despite its "Technical School" name, Avalos excels in core academics, outperforming even well-regarded charter networks like Yes Prep - North Central.

Avalos is exceptionally effective with all student groups, ranking in the top 10% statewide for English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socio-economic backgrounds. The school achieves these results efficiently with a low student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and spending less per student than many alternatives. The only area for growth is serving its Gifted and Talented students, where it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Overall, Avalos P-Technical School is a remarkable beacon of success in the Aldine district, consistently improving its state ranking for four years and proving that a school can achieve top-tier results for all its students.

400

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,815

Per pupil spending ?

77.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2430 Aldine Mail Route Rd
Houston, TX 77039

(281) 985-2100

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.3%

African American:

7.3%

White:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 83rd percentile in 2023 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (82% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Texas high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2023

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school82%

District avg50%

Texas avg62%

195^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 10%▲ up 7 pts since 2023

From top 17% (2023) to top 10% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 11High Schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

698^th of 951Aldine Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.8	195 of 2009	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	82.8	166 of 1974	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	75.7	301 of 1990	84.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.8	331 of 1961	83.1%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.1	166 of 1086	84.7%	★★★★☆
2024	83.0	116 of 1065	89.1%	★★★★☆
2023	79.4	141 of 1069	86.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	90.1	69 of 1195	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	67.2	258 of 1437	82.0%	★★★★☆
2023	64.0	277 of 1371	79.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.8	274 of 1936	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	67.5	416 of 1880	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	73.9	311 of 1891	83.6%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	57.4	683 of 1206	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.5	443 of 1182	62.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	123 of 1860	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	74.6	235 of 1805	87.0%	★★★★☆
2023	79.1	188 of 1820	89.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.7	130 of 1937	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	76.1	198 of 1884	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	82.0	148 of 1897	92.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	81.5	183 of 1954	90.6%	★★★★★
2024	71.9	316 of 1891	83.3%	★★★★☆
2023	70.6	391 of 1913	79.6%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.4	88 of 1581	94.4%	★★★★★
2023	54.1	496 of 1478	66.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2026)94th percentile+4 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)94th percentile+4 vs school

Hispanic (2026)93rd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)93rd percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)91st percentile~ school

Female (2026)86th percentile-4 vs school

African American (2026)85th percentile-6 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)43rd percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

English II Reading90%+30 vs state

U.S. History90%+20 vs state

Biology84%+13 vs state

Algebra I76%+22 vs state

English I Reading70%+14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Avalos P-Technical School	Public	9-12	2430 Aldine Mail Route Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-2100	400	31	13.0	77.3%	7 (1.8%)	29 (7.3%)	361 (90.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	80.8	195^th of 2009 public high schools	90.3%		82.8	166^th of 1974 public high schools	91.6%	29	76.3	83.8	69.9	90.1	89.8								$9,815
MacArthur High School	Public	9-12	4400 Aldine Mail Rt	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6330	3,501	202	17.3	85.5%	55 (1.6%)	160 (4.6%)	3,263 (93.2%)	3 (0.1%)	8 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (0.3%)	21.9	1628^th of 2009 public high schools	19.0%		21.8	1571^st of 1974 public high schools	20.4%	57	28.9	46.8	28.6	39.5	61.4								$7,853
Yes Prep - North Central	Public, Charter	6-12	13703 Aldine-Westfield Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 967-8800	1,002	58	17.2	89.4%	7 (0.7%)	16 (1.6%)	971 (96.9%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	70.9	411^th of 2009 public high schools	79.5%		77.7	251^st of 1974 public high schools	87.3%	160	75.4	76.5	58.6	79.0	86.8	59.7	61.4	68.3	42.8	44.4	76.5	40.5	$12,328
Hall Success Academy	Public	8-12	15014 Aldine Westfield	Houston	77032	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-7446	168	25	6.7	88.1%	5 (3.0%)	49 (29.2%)	110 (65.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	11.7	1768^th of 2009 public high schools	12.0%		7	1828^th of 1974 public high schools	7.4%	60	42.9		20.8	22.7	25.9			20.0			40.0	20.0	$23,068
Yes Prep - Northline	Public, Charter	6-12	441 Little York Rd	Houston	77076	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 842-5400	1,004	60	16.8	90.7%	10 (1.0%)	13 (1.3%)	976 (97.2%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.2	343^rd of 2009 public high schools	82.9%		64.8	556^th of 1974 public high schools	71.8%	213	66.0	82.1	74.8	76.1	84.3	57.6	71.4	74.3	39.9	49.4	61.0	37.5	$11,622
Yes Prep North Forest	Public, Charter	6-12	6602 Winfield Rd	Houston	77050	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 967-8699	991	62	16.0	94.0%	6 (0.6%)	89 (9.0%)	887 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.6%)	71.7	393^rd of 2009 public high schools	80.4%		50.7	893^rd of 1974 public high schools	54.8%	500	69.2	80.0	68.0	73.4	85.1	48.3	50.0	64.1	34.4	40.9	39.4	30.3	$11,881
Houston Math Science And Technology Center	Public	9-12	9400 Irvington	Houston	77076	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 696-0200	2,396	163	14.6	95.3%	34 (1.4%)	159 (6.6%)	2,193 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	47	1038^th of 2009 public high schools	48.3%		29.9	1398^th of 1974 public high schools	29.2%	360	61.2	67.6	45.2	52.1	72.7								$10,801
La Promesa	Public	9-12	11101 Airline Dr	Houston	77073	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-7839	448	36	12.5	77.7%	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	437 (97.5%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	10.9	1783^rd of 2009 public high schools	11.2%					(n/a)	64.8	19.1	7.0	6.6	38.4								$11,812
Aldine High School	Public	9-12	11101 Airline Dr	Houston	77037	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 448-5231	2,481	160	15.5	89.8%	41 (1.7%)	131 (5.3%)	2,290 (92.3%)	8 (0.3%)	5 (0.2%)	1 (0.0%)	5 (0.2%)	24.1	1592^nd of 2009 public high schools	20.8%		25.2	1509^th of 1974 public high schools	23.6%	83	27.7	53.0	31.2	39.0	61.0								$9,408
KIPP Generations Collegiate	Public, Charter	9-12	500 Tidwell Rd	Houston	77022	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0566	614	39	15.6	96.1%	6 (1.0%)	67 (10.9%)	540 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	28.4	1511^th of 2009 public high schools	24.8%		29.8	1401^st of 1974 public high schools	29.0%	110	10.9	57.3	43.8	45.5	52.0								$9,979

Frequently Asked Questions about Avalos P-Technical School

What district is Avalos P-Technical School in?

Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

Is Avalos P-Technical School a good school?

Yes. Avalos P-Technical School ranks in the top 9.7% of Texas high schools.

How many students attend Avalos P-Technical School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 400 students attended Avalos P-Technical School.

What is the racial makeup of Avalos P-Technical School?

Students at Avalos P-Technical School are 90% Hispanic, 7% African American, 2% White.

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