Houston For International Studies

1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 460 students in grades 9-12, Houston For International Studies ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Houston For International Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Houston For International Studies's student population of 460 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
460 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Houston For International Studies ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston For International Studies is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#943 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
37%
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90-94%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
54%
53%
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Black
36%
13%
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White
7%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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0.58
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≥95%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Houston For International Studies's ranking?
Houston For International Studies is ranked #943 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston For International Studies?
The graduation rate of Houston For International Studies is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Houston For International Studies?
460 students attend Houston For International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Houston For International Studies students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston For International Studies?
Houston For International Studies has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston For International Studies offer ?
Houston For International Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Houston For International Studies part of?
Houston For International Studies is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 460 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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