PERFOR & VIS ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
PERFOR & VIS ARTS H S is a public high school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 753 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 46 teachers, PERFOR & VIS ARTS H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
The school you are referring to is the **High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA)**, located in the Montrose area of Houston, Texas. As part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), HSPVA is a premier magnet school that offers a rigorous dual-curriculum. Students balance a full slate of traditional academic courses required for graduation with intensive, conservatory-style training in one of several arts disciplines, including visual arts, creative writing, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, and theatre.
The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to fostering professional-level artistic talent. Because admission is based on auditions and portfolios, the student body consists of highly motivated individuals dedicated to their craft. HSPVA frequently produces nationally recognized scholars and artists, maintaining a reputation as one of the top specialized high schools in the United States by preparing students for both elite university admissions and successful careers in the creative industries.
For more information, contact PERFOR & VIS ARTS H S at (713) 942-1960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOUSTON, TX 77006-4948
(713) 942-1960
http://www.houstonisd.org
PERFOR & VIS ARTS HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in HOUSTON, TX with about 753 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- HOUSTON ISD
- Total Students:
- 753
- Teachers:
- 46.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 753 students
- White
- 44.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.5%
- Black or African American
- 17.9%
- Asian
- 8.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 67.7%
- Male
- 32.3%
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.