Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highpoint ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Highpoint's student population of 13 students has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
13 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highpoint is 0.47, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
69%
53%
Black
23%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highpoint?
13 students attend Highpoint.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Highpoint students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Highpoint offer ?
Highpoint offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Highpoint part of?
Highpoint is part of Aldine Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Highpoint located?
Highpoint is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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