George I. Sanchez Charter Schools is a state charter secondary school system in Houston, Texas, operated by the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans. It operates George I. Sanchez Charter School, also known as George I. Sanchez High School; and George I. Sanchez Charter School North.
Serving 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, George I Sanchez Charter 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 13% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (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.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George I Sanchez Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
George I Sanchez Charter's student population of 670 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
George I Sanchez Charter 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 George I Sanchez Charter is 0.00, 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
#7890 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
100%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George I Sanchez Charter's ranking?
George I Sanchez Charter is ranked #7890 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of George I Sanchez Charter?
The graduation rate of George I Sanchez Charter is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend George I Sanchez Charter?
670 students attend George I Sanchez Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of George I Sanchez Charter students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George I Sanchez Charter?
George I Sanchez Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does George I Sanchez Charter offer ?
George I Sanchez Charter offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is George I Sanchez Charter part of?
George I Sanchez Charter is part of George I Sanchez Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is George I Sanchez Charter located?
George I Sanchez Charter is located in the Lawndale And Wayside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Lawndale And Wayside.
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