Chavez H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
902nd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
8501 HOWARD, Houston, TX 77017
(713)495-6950NCES ID 482364008815Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Chavez H S 902nd of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 46% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 16th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,226 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,006 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.9% | 88.4% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Black | 12.0% | 7.1% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 1.6% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $186K in zip 77017 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Chavez H S
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What school district is Chavez H S in?
Chavez H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Chavez H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Chavez H S 902nd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Chavez H S?
Hispanic 88%, Black 7%, Asian 3% (2,006 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Chavez H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77017 is $186K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.