Original Research by School Decision on Davis H S Aldine
Davis High School Aldine serves a student body in a school of about that size for its grade band, spanning grades nine through twelve. The enrollment is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial majority of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Student composition also includes a significant share of Black students. Data on students receiving special education services and English learners was not available.
The school's academic profile shows uneven performance across subjects. In science, the school demonstrates relative strength, with most students meeting or exceeding the approaches level of proficiency. Social studies shows reasonably broad coverage as well. Mathematics and English Language Arts present greater challenges. In ELA, substantially fewer students meet proficiency benchmarks, particularly at higher achievement levels. Mathematics performance is similar, with a meaningful share of students reaching the approaches level but far fewer meeting the standard for mastery. Reading and writing skills appear to warrant closer attention and support.
Overall proficiency across tested subjects sits at the approaches level for a majority of students, while the share reaching higher achievement tiers is low. A parent may want to look into further detail with the school about support structures in core academic areas, particularly ELA instruction and literacy development.
The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District and located in Houston, which is among the fastest-growing major U.S. metro regions, with robust housing construction activity and strong economic anchors in energy, healthcare, aerospace, and logistics. The immediate school area sits in a ZIP code where median home values reflect the broader Harris County market, and rental availability is consistent with the county's broader patterns. Houston's urban form, shaped by the absence of traditional zoning, creates neighborhoods where residential, commercial, and industrial uses coexist. The city contains walkable districts including downtown, the Museum District, Midtown, and the Heights, though it is widely considered car-dependent overall.
State testing data for comparison against other Harris County district schools was not available, making it difficult to position Davis High School's proficiency relative to its peers in the region. Graduation rate data and chronic absenteeism metrics were also not reported in the available information, so a parent should ask the school directly about college and career readiness outcomes, post-secondary pathways, and student engagement patterns. Program offerings, course breadth, and specific support services were not detailed in the data provided.
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