HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL
HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the HOUSTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 204 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 16 teachers, HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL is a tuition-free public charter school located in the historic Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a structured, traditional approach to education. By operating as a charter institution, the school maintains a smaller, more intimate learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, often utilizing a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and long-term academic growth.
Beyond its academic focus, HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL is characterized by its strong sense of community and emphasis on character development. The school prides itself on being a neighborhood-based institution that encourages parental involvement and maintains a rigorous, disciplined atmosphere aimed at preparing students for high school and beyond. Its location in the 77008 zip code makes it a popular choice for families in the area who are looking for a public school alternative that balances foundational academics with a consistent, supportive school culture.
For more information, contact HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL at (713) 868-9797 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77008
(713) 868-9797
HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 204 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- HOUSTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
- Total Students:
- 204
- Teachers:
- 16.32
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 204 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 80.4%
- Black or African American
- 13.7%
- White
- 5.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.