FURR H S

www.houstonisd.org

1,173 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Furr High School, located at 520 Mercury Drive in Houston, Texas, is a secondary school serving the Greater Fifth Ward and surrounding communities as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is well-regarded for its commitment to project-based learning and environmental stewardship, often gaining recognition for its innovative programs that connect students with their local ecosystem. Through its association with initiatives like the National Wildlife Federation’s Eco-Schools program, the campus fosters a curriculum that integrates community engagement, sustainability, and hands-on scientific inquiry.

Beyond its academic focus, Furr High School emphasizes the holistic development of its students by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and career-readiness programs. As a campus within HISD, it aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares graduates for post-secondary education and workforce entry. Prospective parents and students can learn more about specific academic tracks, district policies, and ongoing campus events by visiting the official Houston Independent School District website.

1,173

Total Students

65.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FURR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	954
Black	189
Asian	4
Two or More	3
American Indian	4

Hispanic
954 (81.3 %)
Black
189 (16.1 %)
White
19 (1.6 %)
Asian
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)675-1118
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	864
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 342

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 241

Grade 12 257