Nimitz H S
Houston, TX · Aldine ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · Suburb, large
1,260th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 25%▲ Improving
2005 W W THORNE DR, Houston, TX 77073
(281)443-7480NCES ID 480771000063Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nimitz H S 1,260th 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 25% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 25th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,676 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,752 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 49.8% | 50.5% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 42.0% | 43.7% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| White | 3.3% | 2.7% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 2.0% | 0.8% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. 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 $232K in zip 77073 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 Nimitz H S
- #22Spring Early College AcademySpring ISD · 0.6 mi away22nd of 1,669
ELA 88% ▲52 · Math 88% ▲63Compare - –Richey AcademySpring ISD · 1.7 mi awayCompare
- #1606Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)Richard Milburn Alter High School (Killeen) · 1.9 mi away · charter1,606th of 1,669
ELA 12% ▼24 · Math 5% ▼20Compare - #1476Andy Dekaney H SSpring ISD · 2 mi away1,476th of 1,669
ELA 22% ▼14 · Math 18% ▼7Compare - #1529Westfield H SSpring ISD · 3.4 mi away1,529th of 1,669
ELA 24% ▼12 · Math 8% ▼17Compare - #1429Spring H SSpring ISD · 4 mi away1,429th of 1,669
ELA 26% ▼10 · Math 20% ▼5Compare - #1401Davis H S AldineAldine ISD · 4.3 mi away1,401st of 1,669
ELA 29% ▼7 · Math 20% ▼5Compare - #1464Premier H S - Houston (Greenspoint)Premier High Schools · 4.6 mi away · charter1,464th of 1,669
ELA 33% ▼3 · Math 8% ▼17Compare
What school district is Nimitz H S in?
Nimitz H S is part of the Aldine ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Nimitz H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nimitz H S 1,260th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nimitz H S?
Hispanic 51%, Black 44%, White 3%, Two or more races 1% (2,752 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nimitz H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77073 is $232K 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.