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 622 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 856 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 74% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
PK-12
9-12
Total Students
622 students
856 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
185
-
Kindergarten Students
56
-
Grade 1 Students
50
-
Grade 2 Students
55
-
Grade 3 Students
61
-
Grade 4 Students
53
-
Grade 5 Students
34
-
Grade 6 Students
25
-
Grade 7 Students
23
-
Grade 8 Students
14
-
Grade 9 Students
15
274
Grade 10 Students
16
233
Grade 11 Students
15
169
Grade 12 Students
20
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
50%
61%
% Black
44%
34%
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
