At a glance
Reported students
1,486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
87.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
532
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S: 1,486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
79th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,429
- Teachers (FTE)
- 93.52
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Houston. It is one of 67 current school records connected to Pasadena ISD. NCES reports 1,486 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Texas median of 11.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (89.6%) and White (5%). English learners represent 16.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 16 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 87.29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.19 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 16.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.19
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White5%
- Hispanic89.6%
- Black2.9%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial0.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
16 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Pasadena ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bondy Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
933 reported students
Thompson Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
835 reported students
Beverly Hills Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
802 reported students
South Houston H S
High · Grades 09–12
2,185 reported students
Miller Int
Middle · Grades 07–08
780 reported students
Pomeroy El
Elementary · Grades PK–04
769 reported students
Public schools near Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Lomax Middle Middle · Pasadena ISD | 05–06 | 552 | 0.2 mi |
| Pasadena Memorial H S High · Pasadena ISD | 09–12 | 3,177 | 0.7 mi |
| Tegeler Community School High · Pasadena ISD | 09–12 | 150 | 0.7 mi |
| Teague El Elementary · Pasadena ISD | PK–04 | 709 | 0.8 mi |
| H S Point Other · Deer Park ISD | 10–11 | 8 | 4.9 mi |
| Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus Other · Charter · Houston Gateway Academy Inc | PK–12 | 961 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S
What grades does Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S serve?
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Pasadena ISD.
How many students attend Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S?
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S reported 1,486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,429 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 1,486 students and 87.29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pasadena ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S in?
Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S is part of Pasadena ISD, based in Pasadena, TX, which operates 67 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr Kirk Lewis Career and Technical H S?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carter Lomax Middle (0.2 mi), Pasadena Memorial H S (0.7 mi), Tegeler Community School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.