HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 192 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Houston Heights Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school located in the historic Heights neighborhood of Houston, Texas. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a structured, traditional approach to education. By operating as a charter institution, the school maintains a smaller, more intimate learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading, mathematics, and science, often utilizing a curriculum designed to foster critical thinking and long-term academic growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Houston Heights Charter School is characterized by its strong sense of community and emphasis on character development. The school prides itself on being a neighborhood-based institution that encourages parental involvement and maintains a rigorous, disciplined atmosphere aimed at preparing students for high school and beyond. Its location in the 77008 zip code makes it a popular choice for families in the area who are looking for a public school alternative that balances foundational academics with a consistent, supportive school culture.

192

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	148
Black	36

Hispanic
148 (77.1%)
Black
36 (18.8%)
White
8 (4.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(713)868-9797
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 25

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	25
Grade 10	33
Grade 11	31
Grade 12	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOUSTON HEIGHTS CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	103	53.6%
Male	89	46.4%

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