Houston Academy For International Studies

Academic Summary
Public Magnet
School Type
487
Students
9-12
Grades Offered
23 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
75-79%
Percent Proficient - Math
≥95%
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

Houston Academy For International Studies 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, about 77% of students are proficient in Math learning and more than 95% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 487 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 21 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 487 students are attending Houston Academy For International Studies. By gender, there are 155 and 332 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

Houston Academy For International Studies offers the gifted and talented program. Total 185 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic983662
Asian1046
Black521438
White22814
Two or More Races312
Total185 63122

Teachers & Staffs

Total 21 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Houston Academy For International Studies and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. All teachers are certified. 66.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers21Students per teacher: 23 to 1
Teachers who are certified21100.0%
Teachers who are not certified--
Teachers in their first year of teaching29.5%
Teachers in their second year of teaching523.8%
School counselors1Students per counselor: 487 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer1-
Security guards--
Nurses--
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

Houston Academy For International Studies offers 9 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 361 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 156 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Houston Academy For International Studies.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered9 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs361
74%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs34
7%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs46
9%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs311
64%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation156
32%

Academic Achievement

Achievement

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