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#3974 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 47% in state

Dobie H S

High School · Pasadena ISD · Houston, TX

A Pasadena ISD high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

10220 BLACKHAWK, Houston, TX 77089

  • Math 50% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+6.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
College Readiness5.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation17.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$13,787
Chronic Absenteeism32.4%

Students at Dobie H S score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
66%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
81%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
64%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

63.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Dobie H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,262

Median home value

$237,400

Median rent

$1,411/mo

College educated

26%

Homeownership

66.1%

Poverty rate

11.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
17.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics16sports offered
8 boys'·8 girls'·46 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem H SCharter · enrollment unverified6.39–122.4 mi727Compare →
Pace CenterEnrollment path unverified2.19–122.6 mi106Compare →
Eagle Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privatePK–122.8 mi108Compare →
Clear Horizons Early College H SEnrollment path unverified7.89–122.9 mi441Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pasadena ISD

Schools in district
67
Rank in district
#21 of 66
District spending per student
$13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dobie H S is listed in PASADENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dobie H S

Dobie H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 3,739 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,974 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dobie H S

What grades does Dobie H S serve?

Dobie H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Dobie H S?

Dobie H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,739 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dobie H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Dobie H S is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dobie H S rank in TX?

Dobie H S ranks #3,974 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Dobie H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Dobie H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dobie H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dobie H S has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Dobie H S a charter school?

No, Dobie H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dobie H S a Title I school?

No, Dobie H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dobie H S?

63.6% of students at Dobie H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,739
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
235
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.4%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 77089)
56,607
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
35.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77089; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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