School Overview
Energy Institute High School (EIHS), located in Houston, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD) that focuses on project-based learning (PBL) with a heavy emphasis on the energy industry. The school is unique for its professional, corporate-style environment, where students engage in rigorous, real-world curriculum designed to prepare them for careers in engineering, geosciences, and energy-related fields. By partnering with local energy companies, the school provides students with mentorships, internships, and a curriculum that evolves alongside the needs of the global energy sector.

Beyond its technical focus, Energy Institute is known for its collaborative culture and innovative teaching methods. Instead of traditional lecture-heavy classrooms, students work in teams to solve complex problems, creating a high-performance atmosphere that mimics a modern workplace. The school’s mission centers on developing students into critical thinkers and ethical leaders who are equipped to tackle the future challenges of energy production and sustainability. For students interested in STEM and professional development, it serves as a premier institution that bridges the gap between high school academics and the professional energy industry.
676
Total Students
39.9
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ENERGY INSTITUTE H S
Demographic Student Count
White182
Hispanic285
Black158
Asian27
Two or More24
  • Hispanic
    285 (42.2 %)
  • White
    182 (26.9 %)
  • Black
    158 (23.4 %)
  • Asian
    27 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (3.6 %)
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)802-4620
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 676
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 308
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 157
Grade 10 155
Grade 11 187
Grade 12 177

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ENERGY INSTITUTE H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9157
Grade 10155
Grade 11187
Grade 12177
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ENERGY INSTITUTE H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19629%
Male48071%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)