Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions Overview

Overview

DeBakey High School for Health Professions is located on the Texas Medical Center campus, and students have access to research facilities and academic programs at the center. Graduates are eligible for the Houston Premedical Academy, an undergraduate program at the University of Houston designed specifically for DeBakey High School students. Those selected for the premedical academy receive provisional acceptance to the Baylor College of Medicine. DeBakey’s Parent Teacher Association provides volunteers and sponsors school activities.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded	Gold
National Rank
#36
State Rank
#4
STEM Rank
#125

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment	887
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total)	93%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total)	44%
Full-Time Teachers	55

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading	100%
Proficient in Math	100%
College Readiness Index	92.9

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served	09 – 12
Setting	Large City
Charter School	No
Magnet School	No
Receives Title I Funding	Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools	47
Total Students	47,383
Proficient in Reading (district average)	88%
Proficient in Math (district average)	81%
College Readiness (district average)	26.0