HIGHTOWER H S

3333 HURRICANE LN
MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459

www.fortbendisd.com/hhs

2,535 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Hightower High School, located in Missouri City, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Fort Bend Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive extracurricular programs. Hightower offers a variety of advanced coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and is particularly noted for its specialized academies, such as the Medical Science Academy and the Digital Media Academy, which provide students with focused, career-oriented training in high-demand fields.

Beyond its academic rigor, Hightower High School is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, often performing strongly in regional and state-level competitions. The school fosters a supportive environment through a wide array of student organizations, clubs, and fine arts programs, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By balancing challenging curriculum with diverse opportunities for student engagement, Hightower strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the professional workforce.

2,535

Total Students

145.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHTOWER H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	767
Black	1,477
Asian	177
Two or More	58
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

Black
1,477 (58.3 %)
Hispanic
767 (30.3 %)
Asian
177 (7.0 %)
Two or More
58 (2.3 %)
White
45 (1.8 %)
American Indian
9 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	FORT BEND ISD
Phone:	(281)634-5240
Website:	http://www.fortbendisd.com/hhs
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	2,535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	145.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,273
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 9 703

Grade 10 678

Grade 11 637

Grade 12 517