H S For Business And Economic Success serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (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%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
459 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)11-19%
83%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-79%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
17%
53%
Black
82%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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?
11-19% 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 S For Business And Economic Success?
459 students attend H S For Business And Economic Success.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of H S For Business And Economic Success students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does H S For Business And Economic Success offer ?
H S For Business And Economic Success offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is H S For Business And Economic Success part of?
H S For Business And Economic Success is part of Houston Independent School District.
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