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#4014 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 47% in state
Empowerment H S
High School · Southwest Public Schools · Houston, TX
A Southwest Public Schools charter high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6400 WESTPARK DR STE 200, Houston, TX 77057
- Math 58% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Empowerment H S score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2019, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 48% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Empowerment 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$66,200
Median home value
$318,700
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
31.1%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisdom H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 2,306 | Compare → |
| The Saint Constantine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Premier H S - Houston (sharpstown)Charter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Kipp Connect PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 927 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southwest Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Empowerment H S is listed in SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Empowerment H S
Empowerment H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Southwest Public Schools, serving approximately 414 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,014 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Empowerment H S
What grades does Empowerment H S serve?
Empowerment H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Empowerment H S?
Empowerment H S has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Empowerment H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Empowerment H S is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Empowerment H S rank in TX?
Empowerment H S ranks #4,014 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Empowerment H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Empowerment H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Empowerment H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Empowerment H S has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Empowerment H S a charter school?
Yes, Empowerment H S is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Empowerment H S a Title I school?
No, Empowerment H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Empowerment H S?
90.3% of students at Empowerment 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (713) 954-9528
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77057)
- 45,394
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
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 77057; 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
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