Academics
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Students at Paetow H S score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 50% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paetow 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Katy), 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
$113,388
Median home value
$321,900
Median rent
$1,806/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77493; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
| Calvin Nelms H SCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.3 | 9–12 | 2.8 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Aristoi Classical Upper SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 5–12 | 3.0 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| Faith West AcademyPrivate · tuition | 9.3private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Katy ISD
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #58 of 71
- District spending per student
- $11,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paetow H S is listed in KATY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paetow H S
Paetow H S is a public high school in Katy, TX, part of Katy ISD, serving approximately 3,695 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,733 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paetow H S
What grades does Paetow H S serve?
Paetow H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Paetow H S?
Paetow H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,695 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paetow H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Paetow H S is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paetow H S rank in TX?
Paetow H S ranks #4,733 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Paetow H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Paetow H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Paetow H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paetow H S has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Paetow H S a charter school?
No, Paetow H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paetow H S a Title I school?
No, Paetow H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paetow H S?
62.0% of students at Paetow 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
- 3,695
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 238
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (281) 234-4906
- Area population (ZIP 77493)
- 62,264
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 31.5
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 77493; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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