Carnegie Vanguard High School

Direction1501 Taft, Houston, TX, 77019
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Public School HOUSTON ISD High School

Accountability Ratings

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TEA Ratings
Scaled Score
Student Achievement 99
Student Progress 99
Closing Performance Gaps 100
Overall 99

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Nestled in the vibrant heart of Houston at 1501 Taft, Carnegie Vanguard High School stands as a beacon of advanced educational opportunities. As a proud member of the Houston Independent School District, this prestigious institution is renowned for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to fostering intellectual growth among its students.

At Carnegie Vanguard, we pride ourselves on a faculty of 38 dedicated teachers whose expertise and passion for education shine through in every classroom. With an impressive average tenure of 12 years at our school and 15 years of teaching experience, our educators bring both stability and depth of knowledge to their teaching practices. This wealth of experience ensures that each student receives a rich and personalized learning experience.

Our school currently serves a diverse community of 913 students, maintaining an optimal student-to-teacher ratio of 24.10. This allows for tailored instruction and attention, ensuring that each student's unique needs and potential are recognized and nurtured.

Carnegie Vanguard High School is not just about academic excellence; it's about preparing young individuals for the challenges of tomorrow with a robust and well-rounded education. We invite you to join our community of learners and thinkers who are dedicated to turning potential into success.

For more information or to schedule a visit, please call us at (713) 732-3690. Explore what Carnegie Vanguard High School has to offer and take the first step towards a bright and promising future for your child.

School Summary

Public School
Grade Span
09-12
Enrollment
855
Is Charter
No
Is Magnant
Yes
Address
1501 TAFT, HOUSTON, TX, 77019
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Principal
MR RAMON MOSS
School District
Phone
(713) 732-3690
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Carnegie Vanguard High School Student / Staff Statistics

Student Statistics

Racial/Ethnic Group
Racial/Ethnic Group Number Percent
African American 90 10.53%
Hispanic 292 34.15%
White 159 18.60%
Asian 274 32.05%
Native American 1 0.12%
Two or More Races 38 4.44%
Total Students 855 100.00%
Eco Disadvantaged 278 32.51%
Limited English Proficiency 18 2.11%
Program/Count/Percent
Program Count Percent
Bilingual 29 3.39%
Gifted & Talented 853 99.77%
Special Education 10 1.17%
Teacher Student Ratio 22.80 S/T

Staff Statistics

By Experience
By Experience Count Percent
Over 30 years 1 2.66%
20 - 30 years 11 29.26%
10 - 20 years 15 38.83%
6 - 10 years 6 15.96%
1- 5 years 3 7.98%
Beginning Teacher 2 5.32%
Teacher Experience Average 16.10 yrs
Teacher Tenure Average 12.60 yrs
Teacher Type Number Percent
Total Teachers 38 100%
Female Teachers 18 48.94 %
Male Teachers 19 50.80 %
School Admin 2
School Support 6
Edu Aids 0
Special Education 0

Carnegie Vanguard High School 2025 STAAR Statistics

STAAR Statistics
Group All Subjects Read/ELA Math Science Soc Studies
ALL 100% 100% 99% 100% 100%
African American 99% 100% 94% 100% 100%
Hispanic 100% 99% 100% 100% 100%
White 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Asian 100% 99% 100% 100% 100%
Two or More Races 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Economically Disadvantaged 99% 99% 100% 100% 100%
Male Students 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Female Students 99% 99% 99% 100% 100%
Special Education 100% 100% *% *% %
Limited English Proficiency 100% 100% 100% 100% *%

Class of 2024 Graduates

Standardized Test

Class Graduate
Group %
Tested
SAT
Avg
ACT
Avg
Abv
Criteria
ALL 100 1350 28.9 94
African American 100 1248 25 87.5
Hispanic 100 1264 27.1 89.8
White 100 1388 32.8 92.7
Asian 100 1436 30.3 100
Two or More Races * 1342 * 100
Male Students 100 1376 29.7 95.5
Female Students 100 1329 28.3 92.8
Special Education n/a n/a n/a n/a
Eco Disadvantaged n/a n/a n/a n/a

Graduation

Class Graduate
Group Read
Ready
Math
Ready
Both
Ready
Graduated GED Cont. Dropout
ALL 99.5 99.5 99 98.5 n/a 0.5 1
African American 100 100 100 100 n/a n/a n/a
Hispanic 100 98.2 98.2 96.6 n/a 1.7 1.7
White 97.5 100 97.5 100 n/a n/a n/a
Asian 100 100 100 98.6 n/a n/a 1.4
Two or More Races * * * * * * *
Male Students n/a n/a n/a 100 n/a n/a n/a
Female Students n/a n/a n/a 97.3 n/a 0.9 1.8
Special Education * * * * * * *
Eco Disadvantaged 98.7 98.7 97.4 98.7 n/a n/a 1.3

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