Channelview High School is a public high school serving students grades 9–12 in Channelview and other unincorporated communities in Harris County, Texas, United States of America. It is the main flagship school of the two high schools part of the Channelview Independent School District.
Serving 2,903 students in grades 9-12, Channelview 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (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 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Channelview High School's student population of 2,903 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 160 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Channelview High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Channelview High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6930 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
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 is Channelview High School's ranking?
Channelview High School is ranked #6930 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Channelview High School often compared to?
Channelview High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Shore Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Channelview High School?
The graduation rate of Channelview High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Channelview High School?
2,903 students attend Channelview High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Channelview High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Channelview High School?
Channelview High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Channelview High School offer ?
Channelview High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Channelview High School part of?
Channelview High School is part of Channelview Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/11/2010
This school is great the people are great the overall learning environment is good. And the teachers are very understanding and helpful plus all the activities they have on our campus are great and fun. I say I am having a great learning and life experience here.
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