Benjamin O. Davis High School
Public school in Texas, United States
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Benjamin O. Davis High School is a public high school located in unincorporated Harris County, Texas, USA, near Houston,[2][3] and a part of the Aldine Independent School District.
| Benjamin O. Davis High School | |
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| Location | |
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12525 Ella Blvd. , 77067-2407 United States 29.95457°N 95.43308°W\ | |
| 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)[1] |
| Grades | 10-12 (A few ninth grade students also attend select classes at Davis High School) |
| Enrollment | 3,093 (2022-23)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 18.57[1] |
| Colors | 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.[4]
History and naming
The school opened in 2012, and was named after Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the commander of the Tuskegee Airmen.[5]
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.[4]
Athletics
The Davis Falcons compete in these sports:[6]
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.[7]
