H P Carter Career Center serves 31 students in grades 7-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 83%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-49%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
48%
53%
Black
52%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 83% TX state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend H P Carter Career Center?
31 students attend H P Carter Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of H P Carter Career Center students are Black, and 48% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H P Carter Career Center?
H P Carter Career Center has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does H P Carter Career Center offer ?
H P Carter Career Center offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is H P Carter Career Center part of?
H P Carter Career Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
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