Excellent
#1030 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 12% in state
- Math 83% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 91% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Seven Lakes H S score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 87% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 94% (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
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Seven Lakes 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$146,105
Median home value
$450,100
Median rent
$2,044/mo
College educated
66.3%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77494; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tompkins H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 3,061 | Compare → |
| Jordan H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 3.0 mi | 3,128 | Compare → |
| Cinco Ranch H SEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 3,754 | Compare → |
| Harmony School of Innovation - KatyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | 8–12 | 3.2 mi | 788 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Katy ISD
- Schools in district
- 78
- Rank in district
- #38 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
Seven Lakes H S is listed in KATY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seven Lakes H S
Seven Lakes H S is a public high school in Katy, TX, part of Katy ISD, serving approximately 3,719 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Seven Lakes H S
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seven Lakes H S
What grades does Seven Lakes H S serve?
Seven Lakes H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Seven Lakes H S?
Seven Lakes H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,719 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Lakes H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Lakes H S is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seven Lakes H S rank in TX?
Seven Lakes H S ranks #1,030 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Seven Lakes H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Seven Lakes H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Seven Lakes H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seven Lakes H S has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Seven Lakes H S a charter school?
No, Seven Lakes H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seven Lakes H S a Title I school?
No, Seven Lakes H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seven Lakes H S?
22.2% of students at Seven Lakes 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
- 3,719
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 212
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Fort Bend County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (281) 237-2800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77494)
- 137,213
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 77494; 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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