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Nimitz H S

2005 W W THORNE DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77073

Ranked 4066 of 5496 in Texas

Top schools in Houston
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Nimitz H S

2005 W W THORNE DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77073

Ranked 4066 of 5496 in Texas

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About Nimitz H S

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 37% in Reading.
168
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2752
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 2.73%
Asian 0.8%
Hispanic 50.51%
Black 43.71%
Two+ Races 1.31%
Native Am. 0.33%
White
2.73%
Asian
0.8%
Hispanic
50.51%
Black
43.71%
Two+ Races
1.31%
Native Am.
0.33%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2752
48.69%
1340 Female
51.31%
1412 Male

Student Population

2752 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

239 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Nimitz H S Contact Information

Address

2005 W W THORNE DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77073

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Phone

(281) 443-7480

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TOP 4066 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Nimitz H S

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2026, Nimitz High School in Houston is doing better, with better grades and more extracurricular activities. The school has also improved its programs to get students ready for college and careers. These programs help students learn new skills, take on leadership roles, and get ready for success after high school.

FAQ

Q1. Do students at Nimitz High School get credit for two classes at once?

Ans. Yes, students can get college credits through dual enrollment programs.

Q2. Does Nimitz High School have any sports teams?

Ans. Yes, the school has a lot of different sports teams and activities.

Q3. Does the school offer help with schoolwork?

Ans. Yes, there are often tutoring and other academic help programs to help students learn.

Q4. Does Nimitz High School have a dress code?

Ans. Yes, students are expected to dress appropriately to keep the learning environment positive.

Q5. Does Nimitz High School have events or contests for students?

Ans. Yes, the school plans events for academics, culture, and extracurricular activities all year long.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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