DR KIRK LEWIS CAREER AND TECHNICAL H S
1,486 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Dr. Kirk Lewis Career and Technical High School (CTHS), located in Houston, Texas, is a specialized campus within the Pasadena Independent School District designed to provide students with advanced, hands-on professional training. Unlike traditional high schools, CTHS focuses on career preparation by offering a wide array of industry-aligned programs, ranging from culinary arts and cosmetology to engineering, health science, and digital media. The school’s mission is to bridge the gap between secondary education and the workforce or higher education by providing students with the opportunity to earn professional certifications and technical endorsements alongside their high school diploma.
The campus functions as a hub for innovation, featuring state-of-the-art facilities that mirror modern professional environments. By integrating rigorous academic coursework with specialized vocational training, Dr. Kirk Lewis CTHS allows students to gain real-world experience and technical expertise before they graduate. This approach not only helps students identify their career interests early but also equips them with a competitive edge, whether they choose to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or pursue specialized degrees at the collegiate level.
The campus functions as a hub for innovation, featuring state-of-the-art facilities that mirror modern professional environments. By integrating rigorous academic coursework with specialized vocational training, Dr. Kirk Lewis CTHS allows students to gain real-world experience and technical expertise before they graduate. This approach not only helps students identify their career interests early but also equips them with a competitive edge, whether they choose to enter the workforce immediately upon graduation or pursue specialized degrees at the collegiate level.
1,486
Total Students
87.3
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 74 |
| Hispanic | 1,331 |
| Black | 43 |
| Asian | 29 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic1,331 (89.6%)
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White74 (5.0%)
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Black43 (2.9%)
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Asian29 (2.0%)
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Two or More7 (0.5%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | PASADENA ISD |
| Phone: | (713)740-5320 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,486 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 87.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 17.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 1,179 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 12 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
29
Grade 9
413
Grade 10
370
Grade 11
352
Grade 12
322
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 29 |
| Grade 9 | 413 |
| Grade 10 | 370 |
| Grade 11 | 352 |
| Grade 12 | 322 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 752 | 50.6% |
| Male | 734 | 49.4% |
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