Summary
Chavez High School is a public magnet high school in Houston, Texas, serving 2,006 students in grades 9-12. While part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 505 out of 961 districts in Texas, Chavez High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas high schools with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Chavez High School faces significant challenges, with lower-than-average graduation rates ranging from 76.4% to 83.7% over the past few years, and higher dropout rates from 3.5% to 6.3%. The school also consistently underperforms the state and HISD averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams across all subject areas, with proficiency rates typically 10-20 percentage points lower. This trend is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, who rank in the bottom quarter or third of Texas high schools. Additionally, Chavez High School has a very high percentage of students (over 93%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students.
When comparing Chavez High School to nearby schools, both within HISD and in neighboring districts, it consistently underperforms on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and student subgroup performance. For example, Mount Carmel Academy, a charter school within HISD, outperforms Chavez High School on most measures. Addressing the challenges faced by Chavez High School will likely require a multifaceted approach, including increased funding, additional academic and social-emotional support services, and collaboration with the community to address the needs of the school's student population.
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