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Houston Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public high schools serving 59,187 students in Houston Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Houston Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Texas average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carnegie Vanguard High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
275 Schools
2,552 Schools
# Students
184,109 Students
1,864,677 Students
# Teachers
11,796 Teachers
125,506 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Houston Independent School District, which is ranked #706 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 78% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#710 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
325 Students
6,249 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,162 Students
95,920 Students
% Asian Students
5%
5%
# Hispanic Students
113,651 Students
992,082 Students
% Hispanic Students
62%
53%
# Black Students
39,247 Students
234,075 Students
% Black Students
21%
13%
# White Students
18,199 Students
483,077 Students
% White Students
10%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
133 Students
2,934 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3,392 Students
50,340 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12,416
6,571
# Students in K Grade:
12,672
9,336
# Students in 1st Grade:
14,166
10,076
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14,610
10,215
# Students in 3rd Grade:
14,104
10,512
# Students in 4th Grade:
13,842
10,681
# Students in 5th Grade:
14,046
11,658
# Students in 6th Grade:
11,311
32,105
# Students in 7th Grade:
11,646
38,290
# Students in 8th Grade:
12,387
40,744
# Students in 9th Grade:
15,751
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
13,234
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
12,706
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
11,218
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,244 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,231 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,622 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,620 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,244
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,231
$14,116
Best Houston Independent School District Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 824 students
Rank: #22.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 922 students
Rank: #33.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: K-12
| 1,058 students
Rank: #44.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Grades: 9-12
| 769 students
Rank: #55.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
220 N Milby St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 847-4809
Grades: 9-12
| 461 students
Rank: #66.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Grades: 9-12
| 663 students
Rank: #88.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Grades: 9-12
| 480 students
Rank: #99.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 445 students
Rank: #1010.
H S For Law And Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 435 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
South Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #1313.
Houston Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Grades: 9-12
| 456 students
Rank: #1414.
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Drennan
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #1515.
Sharpstown International School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8330 Triola
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Grades: 6-12
| 1,297 students
Rank: #1616.
Bellaire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Maple
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Grades: 9-12
| 3,161 students
Rank: #1717.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Grades: 9-12
| 229 students
Rank: #1818.
Energized For Stem Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7055 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3550
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3550
Grades: 9-12
| 549 students
Rank: #1919.
Texas Connections Academy At Houston
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Richmond Ave Houston Tx
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Grades: 3-12
| 8,332 students
Rank: #2020.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Grades: 9-12
| 3,078 students
Rank: #2121.
Westside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14201 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 920-8000
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 920-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 2,825 students
Rank: #2222.
Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 E 13th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,521 students
Rank: #2323.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Grades: 6-12
| 302 students
Rank: #2424.
Milby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Broadway
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 928-7401
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 928-7401
Grades: 9-12
| 2,179 students
Rank: #2525.
Jones Futures Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7414 St Lo Rd
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 733-1111
Houston, TX 77033
(713) 733-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 317 students
Rank: #2626.
Chavez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Howard
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 495-6950
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 495-6950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,006 students
Rank: #2727.
Washington B T High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4204 Yale St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 837 students
Rank: #2828.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #2929.
Westbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11911 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-6015
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-6015
Grades: 9-12
| 2,263 students
Rank: #3030.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,141 students
Rank: #3131.
Waltrip High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 W 34th St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 688-1361
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 688-1361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,659 students
Rank: #3232.
Wheatley High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Providence
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #3333.
Long Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3380
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3380
Grades: 6-12
| 715 students
Rank: #3434.
Harper Daep
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 802-4760
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #3535.
Sterling High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11625 Martindale Rd
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Grades: 9-12
| 1,341 students
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