Empowerment South Early College High School serves 64 students in grades 9-10.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-10
Total Students
64 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
30%
53%
Black
70%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Empowerment South Early College High School?
64 students attend Empowerment South Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Empowerment South Early College High School students are Black, and 30% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Empowerment South Early College High School?
Empowerment South Early College High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Empowerment South Early College High School offer ?
Empowerment South Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-10
What school district is Empowerment South Early College High School part of?
Empowerment South Early College High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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