Summary:
The 77020 zip code area of Houston, Texas is home to 12 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). While the district as a whole is ranked 505 out of 961 in Texas and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, a few schools in the 77020 area stand out for their academic performance and resources.
The top-performing school in the area is Yes Prep - 5th Ward, a public charter high school (grades 6-12) that ranks 581 out of 1,974 Texas high schools for the 2024-2025 school year and receives a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts an impressive 93.1% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.9% dropout rate. In contrast, Wheatley High School, a traditional public high school, has a lower statewide ranking (1,366 out of 1,974) but stands out for its high percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients (97.4%) and relatively low student-teacher ratio (9.3).
The data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance and resources among the schools in the 77020 zip code area. While Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men, a public magnet high school, has a strong statewide ranking (790 out of 1,974) and good test scores, particularly in science and U.S. history, other schools in the area struggle, with low test scores and high dropout rates. The wide range in per-student spending, from over $600,000 at Secondary Daep to under $10,000 at Mickey Leland College Prep Academy, suggests that funding and resource allocation may be an important factor in the schools' performance.
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