Hightower High School
School Overview
Hightower High School is a public school located in Missouri City, Texas. It is a school in Fort Bend Independent School District district.
According to the Texas state assessment result, 43% of students are proficient in Math learning and 43% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 2,042 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1 where a total of 139 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 2,042 students are attending Hightower High School. By gender, there are 949 and 1,093 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Hightower High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 80 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12 | 5 | 7 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Asian | 32 | 15 | 17 |
| Black | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| White | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 80 | 38 | 42 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 139 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Hightower High School and the students to teacher ratio is 15 to 1. All teachers are certified. 80.6% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 139 | Students per teacher: 15 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 139 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 14 | 10.1% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 13 | 9.4% |
| School counselors | 6 | Students per counselor: 340 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | 4 | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | 1 | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 131,956 Households |
| Population | 427,709 |
| Male | 211,444 |
| Female | 219,871 |
| Child Population | 155,249 |
| Total Housing Units | 138,307 Units |
| Average House Value | $239,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,512 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.50% |
| Average Household Income | $91,881 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 87.00% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Hightower High School offers 22 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 558 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 513 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Hightower High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 22 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 558 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 104 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 299 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 514 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 513 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Fort Bend Independent School District
In Fort Bend Independent School District, 87 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in MISSOURI CITY, Texas
8 private schools are serving students in MISSOURI CITY, Texas. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.