Houston Classical serves 185 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston Classical ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Houston Classical's student population of 185 students has grown by 236% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 266% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houston Classical is 0.62, 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
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
5%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Houston Classical?
185 students attend Houston Classical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Houston Classical students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Classical?
Houston Classical has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Classical offer ?
Houston Classical offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Houston Classical part of?
Houston Classical is part of Houston Classical Charter School District.
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