C
Below Average
50/100

Chavez H S

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 8501 HOWARD, Houston, TX 77017
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 26% · Math 26% proficient · 29th percentile in Texas
Graduation
C+
81% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
2,006
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%29/100reading 19th percentile, math 38th percentile among Texas high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%40/10081% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 92% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +2 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency26% (−14 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency26% (−9 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate81% (−7 pts vs. state avg 88%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2019

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%25%reading -19 pts, math +1 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -15 pts, math -4 pts26th percentile (list)
Asian50%70%reading -31 pts, math -9 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income25%26%reading -11 pts, math +0 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 8501 HOWARD
City Houston
ZIP Code 77017
District 4823640
NCES School ID 482364008815
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77017

Understanding the community around Chavez H S helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,236
Per Capita Income $20,868
Poverty Rate 21.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.9%
High School or Higher 60.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $131,800
Median Rent $1,020
Owner-Occupied 50.0%
Renter-Occupied 50.0%
View full data for ZIP 77017 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Chavez H S.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 88.4%
Black 7.1%
Asian 3.2%
White 0.9%
Two or More Races 0.3%
American Indian 0.1%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,006
Teachers (FTE) 128.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Chavez H S?
Chavez H S has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Chavez H S?
Chavez H S has 2,006 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Chavez H S serve?
Chavez H S serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Chavez H S receive per student?
Chavez H S receives $14,515 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Chavez H S in 77017 ▼
Avg Home Value
$185,909
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,465
1-Year Change
+1.9%
% Renters
50.0%

Other Schools in 77017

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026