Benjamin O. Davis High School
Benjamin O. Davis High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, USA, near Houston,[3][4] and a part of the Aldine Independent School District.
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Address | |
Benjamin O. Davis High School Benjamin O. Davis High School | |
12525 Ella Blvd. Houston , 77067-2407 United States | |
Coordinates | 29.95457°N 95.43308°W\ |
Information | |
School type | Public high school |
Established | 2012 |
School district | Aldine Independent School District |
Principal | Anthony Watkins |
Staff | 170.87 (FTE)[1] |
Grades | 9-12 |
Enrollment | 2,528 (2018-19)[2] |
Student to teacher ratio | 15.50[1] |
Color(s) | Red, Navy & White |
Athletics conference | UIL Class AAAAAA |
Mascot | Falcons |
Rival | Eisenhower High School |
Website | Davis High School |
It is classified as a 6A school by the UIL. In 2019, the school received a C grade from the Texas Education Agency.[5]
History and naming
The school opened in 2012, and was named after Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the commander of the Tuskeegee Airmen.[6]
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.[5]
Athletics
The Davis Falcons compete in these sports:[7]
Volleyball, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Swimming, 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.[2]
References
- "DAVIS H S ALDINE". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 25, 2019.
- Profile: Davis H S Aldine. Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 24 December 2019.
- Home. Davis High School. Retrieved on January 2, 2019. "Davis High School 12525 Ella Blvd"
- "City of Houston City limits" (PDF). City of Houston. 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