Serving 221 students in grades 11-12, Reach 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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10-14%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
39%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)30-34%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% TX state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Reach Charter?
The graduation rate of Reach Charter is 30-34%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Reach Charter?
221 students attend Reach Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Reach Charter students are Hispanic, 39% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Reach Charter?
Reach Charter has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Reach Charter offer ?
Reach Charter offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Reach Charter part of?
Reach Charter is part of Houston Independent School District.
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