Serving 786 students in grades 9-12, Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 786 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts's student population of 786 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
786 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#71 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
5%
Hispanic
29%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
36%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts's ranking?
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts is ranked #71 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts often compared to?
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Carnegie Vanguard High School, Heights High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts?
The graduation rate of Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts?
786 students attend Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts?
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts offer ?
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts part of?
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts located?
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts is located in the Central Business District neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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