KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

(713)942-1960

www.houstonisd.org

786 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

786

Total Students

48.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	228
Black	147
Asian	73
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
285 (36.3 %)
Hispanic
228 (29.0 %)
Black
147 (18.7 %)
Asian
73 (9.3 %)
Two or More
49 (6.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)942-1960
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 198

Grade 10 195

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 190

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	198
Grade 10	195
Grade 11	203
Grade 12	190

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	541	68.8%
Male	245	31.2%

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