HIGHLAND HTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HIGHLAND HTS EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 569 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 36 teachers, HIGHLAND HTS EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Highland Heights Elementary School is a public school located in the Acres Homes neighborhood of Houston, Texas, and is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth. As an HISD campus, it follows the district’s broader curriculum standards and operates with the goal of preparing elementary-aged children for success in middle school and beyond.
The school is situated on Paul Quinn Street, placing it within a historic residential area of Houston. Like many schools in the district, Highland Heights Elementary works to engage its student body through a combination of classroom learning, community involvement, and district-led initiatives. Parents and community members interested in specific academic programs, enrollment procedures, or the school's current performance ratings are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) for the most up-to-date information and resources.
For more information, contact HIGHLAND HTS EL at (713) 696-2920 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77091-4154
(713) 696-2920
http://www.houstonisd.org
HIGHLAND HTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 569 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 569
- Teachers:
- 36.32
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 569 students
- Black or African American
- 50.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 48.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- White
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.