George Gervin Academy vs. Houston High School
Should you attend George Gervin Academy or Houston High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Gervin Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Houston High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 830 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, George Gervin Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 826 students in grades 9-12, Houston High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
830 students
826 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7836 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#8083 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
21%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
60-64%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
419
-
Kindergarten Students
66
-
Grade 1 Students
39
-
Grade 2 Students
45
-
Grade 3 Students
45
-
Grade 4 Students
50
-
Grade 5 Students
38
-
Grade 6 Students
24
-
Grade 7 Students
24
-
Grade 8 Students
17
-
Grade 9 Students
16
288
Grade 10 Students
12
201
Grade 11 Students
18
173
Grade 12 Students
17
164
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
55%
58%
% Black
38%
37%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
92%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
