Summary:
This analysis examines three high schools in zip code 77407, serving grades 9-12 across parts of Richmond and Katy, Texas, with a total enrollment of approximately 4,173 students.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Katy is the standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 90th percentile statewide. It boasts a near-perfect 98.8% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and significantly outperforms state averages in all core STAAR EOC subjects. Iltexas Katy Westpark High School is a rising star, jumping to the 86th percentile and achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate despite having the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (72.27%). In contrast, George Bush High School, part of Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd), is the largest school but the lowest-performing, with a 3-star rating, an 87.1% graduation rate, and a 2.7% dropout rate. Its average STAAR proficiency rate of 59.2% is over 20 points lower than Harmony's 82.1%.
Key takeaways include an inverse relationship between school size and performance, as the two smaller charter schools significantly outperform the larger traditional public school. Socioeconomic status is not a definitive barrier, as Iltexas Katy Westpark achieves high results with a high-needs population. Per-student spending also does not directly correlate with outcomes, as the lowest-spending school (Iltexas at $7,963) has the best graduation rate. The two charter schools, Harmony Public Schools - Houston West and International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas), dominate the top spots, highlighting a significant performance gap between school types in this area.
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