JONES FUTURES ACADEMY

www.houstonisd.org

298 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jones Futures Academy, located in the South Park neighborhood of Houston, Texas, is a specialized magnet school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Jones is designed as a career-focused academy that integrates rigorous academic coursework with specialized Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways. The school’s curriculum is structured to provide students with hands-on learning experiences, industry-standard certifications, and technical skills that prepare them for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into high-demand professional fields.

The academy emphasizes a personalized learning environment where students explore specific career clusters—such as digital media, information technology, and construction science—to gain a competitive edge before graduation. By partnering with local businesses and industry professionals, Jones Futures Academy aims to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world application. Its focus on "future readiness" ensures that students not only meet state academic standards but also develop the professional proficiency and technical expertise required to succeed in a modern, evolving workforce.

298

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JONES FUTURES ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	209
Black	83
Two or More	2

Hispanic
209 (70.1%)
Black
83 (27.9%)
White
4 (1.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)733-1111
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	298
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 74

Grade 10 62

Grade 11 75

Grade 12 87