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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 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 11,845 students in Houston Independent School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Texas.
Public Charter Schools in Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Texas public charter school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public charter school average of 88% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
273 Schools
1,104 Schools
# Students
176,655 Students
499,424 Students
# Teachers
10,957 Teachers
29,133 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Houston Independent School District, which is ranked #744 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#744 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.56
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
62%
64%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
16%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
10%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,300 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,323 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3,056 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3,060 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,300
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,323
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Houston Independent School District Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Energized For Stem Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7055 Beechnut St
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3550
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3550
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Energized For Excellence Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6201 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: K-5 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1
Rank: #55.
Mount Carmel Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7155 Ashburn St
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 643-2008
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Energized For Stem Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Energized For Excellence Academy Ecc
Charter School
7419 Ashcroft
Houston, TX 77081
(281) 779-4412
Houston, TX 77081
(281) 779-4412
Gr: PK | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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