Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Community Services-sec 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: ≤10% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Services-sec's student population of 107 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
107 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Community Services-sec 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 Community Services-sec is 0.60, 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
#8031 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≤10%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Services-sec's ranking?
Community Services-sec is ranked #8031 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Community Services-sec?
The graduation rate of Community Services-sec is 10%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Community Services-sec?
107 students attend Community Services-sec.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Community Services-sec students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Services-sec?
Community Services-sec has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Community Services-sec offer ?
Community Services-sec offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Community Services-sec part of?
Community Services-sec is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Community Services-sec located?
Community Services-sec is located in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 16 other public schools located in South Central Houston.
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