Ebbert L. Furr High School is a secondary school located in Houston, Texas, United States. Furr, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of the Houston Independent School District. Furr is adjacent to Herman Brown Park and the Songwood subdivision.
Serving 1,025 students in grades 9-12, Furr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Furr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Furr High School's student population of 1,025 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,025 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Rankings
Furr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Furr High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7906 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
81%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Brahman
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Furr High School's ranking?
Furr High School is ranked #7906 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Furr High School often compared to?
Furr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wheatley High School, Galena Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Furr High School?
The graduation rate of Furr High School is 77%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Furr High School?
1,025 students attend Furr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Furr High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Furr High School?
Furr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Furr High School offer ?
Furr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Furr High School part of?
Furr High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Furr High School located?
Furr High School is located in the Northshore neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 7 other public schools located in Northshore.
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