Heights High School

413 E 13TH ST, Houston, TX Phone School Home
Academic Summary
Public Magnet
School Type
2,360
Students
9-12
Grades Offered
20 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
32%
Percent Proficient - Math
50%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
Houston Independent School District Living Summary view more
561,725
households
1,455,439
Total Population
$185,600
Average House Value
$1,042
Average Housing Rent
$54,039
Average Household Income
78.10%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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School Overview

Heights High School is a public Magnet school located in Houston, Texas. It is a school in Houston Independent School District district.

According to the Texas state assessment result, 32% of students are proficient in Math learning and 50% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 2,360 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1 where a total of 121 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 2,360 students are attending Heights High School. By gender, there are 1,233 and 1,127 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

Heights High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 521 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic427197230
Asian101
Black211011
White664422
Two or More Races624
IDEA program110
Total521 253268

Teachers & Staffs

Total 121 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Heights High School and the students to teacher ratio is 20 to 1. 84.3% of teachers are certified. 95.0% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers121Students per teacher: 20 to 1
Teachers who are certified10284.3%
Teachers who are not certified1915.7%
Teachers in their first year of teaching43.3%
Teachers in their second year of teaching21.7%
School counselors3Students per counselor: 787 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer3-
Security guards--
Nurses1-
Psychologists--
Social workers--

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 561,725 households is located in Houston Independent School District, TX area. The average home price is $185,600 and the average rent cost is $1,042. The unemployment rate is 5.70% and the average household income is $54,039.
You can view more living characteristics in Houston Independent School District area at social and economic page.
Value
Total Households561,725 Households
Population1,455,439
Male743,582
Female741,840
Child Population449,846
Total Housing Units637,427 Units
Average House Value$185,600
Average Rent Cost$1,042
Unemployment Rate5.70%
Average Household Income$54,039
Heath Insurance Coverage78.10%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

Advanced Placement Programs

Heights High School offers 15 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 801 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 100 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 599 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Heights High School.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered15 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs801
34%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs44
2%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs273
12%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs729
31%
Number of Students Enrolled in International BS program100
4%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation599
25%

Academic Achievement

Achievement

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