HOUSTON ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES

www.houstonisd.org

461 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Houston Academy for International Studies (HAIS) is a small, specialized magnet high school located in the heart of Houston, Texas, operating within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Designed as an early college campus, the school focuses on global awareness and international perspectives, providing students with a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes preparation for higher education and global citizenship.

By partnering with local higher education institutions, HAIS offers students the unique opportunity to earn both a high school diploma and an associate degree simultaneously. The school’s curriculum is centered on a small-school model, which fosters close relationships between students and faculty while supporting a culture of academic excellence. Situated in the Museum District, HAIS leverages its location to provide a diverse, urban educational experience that prepares graduates to navigate and succeed in a globalized world.

461

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	266
Black	142
Asian	10
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
266 (57.7 %)
Black
142 (30.8 %)
White
34 (7.4 %)
Asian
10 (2.2 %)
Two or More
8 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)942-1430
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
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 9 122

Grade 10 123

Grade 11 104

Grade 12 112

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOUSTON ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	122
Grade 10	123
Grade 11	104
Grade 12	112

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOUSTON ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	319	69.2%
Male	142	30.8%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)