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DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S

1348 GENOA RED BLUFF, HOUSTON, TX 77034PASADENA ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–12Non-Charter
1,451
Students
Total enrolled
$14,899
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
62/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 25% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 1,451 students in grades PK–12 in HOUSTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,899 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 62th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S is a very large other in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades PK–12 with 1,451 students. The district invests $14,899 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 81% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 62/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S

1,451
Total Students
16.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
81%
Free Lunch
90
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution752 male · 699 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility81%
National avg 52% · 1,173 students
Student Composition
88%
Asian2%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino88%
Black3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 483432012697

Academic Outcomes at DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
62
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 62th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77034

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,899Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,899
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,555
Student Support$2,831
Administration$1,788
Operations$2,235
Other$1,490
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,899 spent per student, an estimated $6,600 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
32%
State government
43.5%
Local (property tax)
31.7%
Federal programs
24.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (62/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 81% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
POMEROY ELSOUTH BELT ELTEAGUE ELMAE SMYTHE EL
+5 more
↓
Middle
BONDY INTTHOMPSON INTBEVERLY HILLS INTMILLER INT
+12 more
↓
High School
DOBIE H SPASADENA MEMORIAL H SSAM RAYBURN H SPASADENA H S
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesPK – 12
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPASADENA ISD →
Phone: (713)740-5320
NCES ID: 483432012697
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a high-opportunity neighborhood and strong long-term outcomes for children. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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DOBIE H S
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● 46 opp72% FRL
High
PASADENA MEMORIAL H S
3,047 students · 09–12
72% FRL
High
SAM RAYBURN H S
2,645 students · 09–12
● 48 opp86% FRL
High
PASADENA H S
2,221 students · 09–12
90% FRL
High
SOUTH HOUSTON H S
2,213 students · 09–12
● 46 opp87% FRL
Mid
BONDY INT
966 students · 07–08
● 60 opp75% FRL
Mid
THOMPSON INT
881 students · 07–08
● 46 opp75% FRL
Mid
BEVERLY HILLS INT
852 students · 07–08
● 46 opp81% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1348 GENOA RED BLUFF, HOUSTON, TX 77034
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.