Serving 141 students in grades 9-12, Tegeler Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tegeler Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Tegeler Career Center's student population of 141 students has declined by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
the gateway to unlimited opportunity for our culturally rich community
School Rankings
Tegeler Career Center 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 Tegeler Career Center is 0.26, 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
#5483 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Tegeler Career Center's ranking?
Tegeler Career Center is ranked #5483 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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tegeler Career Center?
The graduation rate of Tegeler Career Center is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Tegeler Career Center?
141 students attend Tegeler Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tegeler Career Center students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% 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 Tegeler Career Center?
Tegeler Career Center has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tegeler Career Center offer ?
Tegeler Career Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Tegeler Career Center part of?
Tegeler Career Center is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 9/23/2022
Best school I've ever gone to. Amazing teachers and staff! 10/10
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