HOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

www.houstonisd.org

2,779 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Houston Math, Science, and Technology Center (often referred to as Northside High School) is a prominent magnet school located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, Texas, and is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As indicated by its name, the school maintains a rigorous academic focus on STEM disciplines, providing students with specialized curriculum, advanced coursework, and laboratory experiences designed to prepare them for competitive post-secondary education and careers in technical fields.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a central hub for the local community, offering a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and student organizations that aim to foster a well-rounded educational environment. By leveraging its affiliation with the broader Houston ISD system, the school provides students with access to diverse resources and support services, positioning itself as a key institution for educational advancement in the area.

2,779

Total Students

134.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON MATH SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	2,559
Black	173
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	8

Hispanic
2,559 (92.1 %)
Black
173 (6.2 %)
White
32 (1.2 %)
American Indian
8 (0.3 %)
Two or More
5 (0.2 %)
Asian
2 (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)696-0200
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,779
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	134.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 9 889

Grade 10 739

Grade 11 573

Grade 12 578