Houston Classical serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
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 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 285 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- 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 285 students has grown by 418% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 700% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houston Classical is 0.63, 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
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
34%
53%
Black
50%
13%
White
6%
25%
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
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Houston Classical?
285 students attend Houston Classical.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Houston Classical students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Classical?
Houston Classical has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Classical offer ?
Houston Classical offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Houston Classical part of?
Houston Classical is part of Houston Classical Charter School District.
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