Houston Academy For International Studies
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.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic 53.8% | 262 | 93 | 169 |
Asian 3.3% | 16 | 7 | 9 |
Black 34.7% | 169 | 38 | 131 |
White 7.2% | 35 | 16 | 19 |
Two or More Races 1.0% | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Total | 487 | 155 | 332 |
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 3 |
Total | 5 | 1 | 4 |
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Asian | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Black | 11 | 3 | 8 |
White | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Total | 24 | 13 | 11 |
Gifted/Talented Programs
Houston Academy For International Studies offers the gifted and talented program. Total 185 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 98 | 36 | 62 |
Asian | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Black | 52 | 14 | 38 |
White | 22 | 8 | 14 |
Two or More Races | 3 | 1 | 2 |
Total | 185 | 63 | 122 |
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.
Headcount | Note | |
---|---|---|
Total FTE of Teachers | 21 | Students per teacher: 23 to 1 |
Teachers who are certified | 21 | 100.0% |
Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
Teachers in their first year of teaching | 2 | 9.5% |
Teachers in their second year of teaching | 5 | 23.8% |
School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 487 to 1 |
Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
Security guards | - | - |
Nurses | - | - |
Psychologists | - | - |
Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
Value | |
---|---|
Total Households | 561,725 Households |
Population | 1,455,439 |
Male | 743,582 |
Female | 741,840 |
Child Population | 449,846 |
Total Housing Units | 637,427 Units |
Average House Value | $185,600 |
Average Rent Cost | $1,042 |
Unemployment Rate | 5.70% |
Average Household Income | $54,039 |
Heath Insurance Coverage | 78.10% |
Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
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 Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
---|---|---|
Number of AP program offered | 9 Programs | |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 361 | 74% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 34 | 7% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 46 | 9% |
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 311 | 64% |
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 156 | 32% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Grade | |
---|---|
Overall | |
All students 77% | 75-79% |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | Data Protected for privacy |
Hispanic students 85% | 80-89% |
Black students 75% | 70-79% |
White students | Data Protected for privacy |
Two or More Races | Data Protected for privacy |
Students with disabilities (IDEA) | Data Protected for privacy |
Economically disadvantaged students 75% | 70-79% |
Limited English proficient students | Data Protected for privacy |
Female students 85% | 80-89% |
Male students 70% | 60-79% |
Grade | |
---|---|
Overall | |
All students 95% | ≥95% |
American Indian/Alaska Native students | Data Protected for privacy |
Asian/Pacific Islander students | Data Protected for privacy |
Hispanic students 95% | ≥95% |
Black students 90% | ≥90% |
White students 50% | ≥50% |
Two or More Races | Data Protected for privacy |
Economically disadvantaged students 95% | ≥95% |
Limited English proficient students | Data Protected for privacy |
Female students 95% | ≥95% |
Male students 90% | ≥90% |
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