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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 49 public high schools serving 56,695 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 29% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in Houston Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
273 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
176,655 Students
1,886,103 Students
# Teachers
10,957 Teachers
125,093 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
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
62%
53%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
10%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
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 High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carnegie Vanguard High School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 732-3690
Gr: 9-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Debakey H S For Health Prof
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2545 Pressler
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 741-2410
Gr: 9-12 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
East Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
790 Austin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 942-1960
Gr: 9-12 | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Eastwood Academy
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1315 Dumble
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1697
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Challenge Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5601 W Loop S
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 664-9712
Gr: 9-12 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
North Houston Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8001 Fulton St Bldg C
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-6168
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Energy Institute High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3501 Southmore Blvd
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 802-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Houston Academy For International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Stuart
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1430
Gr: 9-12 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
South Early College High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1930 Airport Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3623
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1313.
H S For Law And Justice
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3503 Coyle
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 867-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga
Alternative School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 N Drennan
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 228-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Sharpstown International School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8330 Triola
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Bellaire High School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5100 Maple
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-3704
Gr: 9-12 | 3,216 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1818.
Lamar High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Westheimer Rd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 522-5960
Gr: 9-12 | 2,968 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Heights High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
413 E 13th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 865-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,426 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2020.
Westside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14201 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 920-8000
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 920-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,729 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2323.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2424.
Chavez High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8501 Howard
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 495-6950
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 495-6950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,857 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Milby High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Broadway
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 928-7401
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 928-7401
Gr: 9-12 | 2,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #2626.
Westbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11911 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-6015
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 723-6015
Gr: 9-12 | 1,991 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Soar Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4400 W 18th St
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 556-7025
Gr: PK-12 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2828.
Long Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6501 Bellaire Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3380
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 778-3380
Gr: 6-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2929.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3030.
Sterling High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11625 Martindale Rd
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 991-0510
Gr: 9-12 | 1,146 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Liberty High School
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Gulfton St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 458-5555
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Northside High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Quitman
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 226-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
North Forest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10726 Mesa Dr
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Houston, TX 77078
(713) 636-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 905 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Wheatley High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Providence
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Washington B T High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4204 Yale St
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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