Houston Classical

Houston Classical serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Houston Classical's student population of 285 students has grown by 418% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
285 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Houston Classical is 0.63, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
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Hispanic
34%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Houston Classical and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
50%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Houston Classical and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
6%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Houston Classical.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Houston Classical and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Houston Classical and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Houston Classical and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Houston Classical?
285 students attend Houston Classical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Houston Classical students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Classical?
Houston Classical has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Classical offer ?
Houston Classical offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Houston Classical part of?
Houston Classical is part of Houston Classical Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 285 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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