Momentum High School

1001 Southridge Rd
Houston, TX 77090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Momentum High School serves 224 students in grades 7-12. 
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 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 224 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

Momentum High School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 1700% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Momentum High School is 0.57, 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
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
35%
53%
Black
56%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Momentum High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.57
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Momentum High School often compared to?
Momentum High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Early College Academy, Westfield High School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Momentum High School?
224 students attend Momentum High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Momentum High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Momentum High School?
Momentum High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Momentum High School offer ?
Momentum High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Momentum High School part of?
Momentum High School is part of Spring Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 224 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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