| Benjamin O. Davis High School | |
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| Address | |
| 12525 Ella Blvd. Houston, Texas 77067-2407 United States | |
| Coordinates | 29°57′16″N 95°25′59″W / 29.95457°N 95.43308°W / 29.95457; -95.43308\ |
| Information | |
| School type | Public high school |
| Established | 2012 |
| School district | Aldine Independent School District |
| Principal | Anthony Watkins ,Josh Nation (for 9th grade) |
| Staff | 166.52 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 3,093 (2022-23) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.57 |
| Color(s) | Red, Navy & White |
| Athletics conference | UIL Class AAAAAA |
| Mascot | Falcons |
| Rival | Eisenhower High School |
| Website | Davis High School |
Benjamin O. Davis High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, USA, near Houston, and a part of the Aldine Independent School District.
It is classified as a 6A school by the UIL. In 2019, the school received a C grade from the Texas Education Agency.
History and naming
The school opened in 2012, and was named after Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the commander of the Tuskegee Airmen.
Academics
For the 2018–2019 school year, Davis High School received a C grade from the Texas Education Agency, with an overall score of 77 out of 100. The school received a C grade in two domains, Student Achievement (score of 71) and Closing the Gaps (score of 71), and a B grade in School Progress (score of 80) The school did not receive any of the seven possible distinction designations.
Athletics
The Davis Falcons compete in these sports:
Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Swimming, Water Polo, Soccer, Golf, Tennis, Track, Baseball & Softball
Demographics
In the 2018–2019 school year, there were 2,528 students. 31.7% were African American, 3.1% were Asian, 61.4% were Hispanic, 0.2% were American Indian, 0.1% were Pacific Islander, 2.5% were White, and 1.0% were two or more races. 81.0% of students were Economically Disadvantaged, 16.8% were English Language Learners, and 7.1% received Special Education services.
References
- ^ "DAVIS H S ALDINE". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
- Home. Davis High School. Retrieved on January 2, 2019. "Davis High School 12525 Ella Blvd"
- "City of Houston City limits" (PDF). City of Houston. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2019-05-23. Retrieved 2019-05-23. - The school is not in the city limits.
- ^ Overview: Davis H S Aldine. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- "First day comes with grade-school glitches". Houston Chronicle. 2012-08-12. Retrieved 2017-02-16.
- The Athletics Department
- Profile: Davis H S Aldine. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
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