KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS

(713)942-1960

www.houstonisd.org

782 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The school you are referring to is the **High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA)**, located in the Montrose area of Houston, Texas. As part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), HSPVA is a premier magnet school that offers a rigorous dual-curriculum. Students balance a full slate of traditional academic courses required for graduation with intensive, conservatory-style training in one of several arts disciplines, including visual arts, creative writing, dance, instrumental music, vocal music, and theatre.

The school is widely recognized for its high academic standards and its commitment to fostering professional-level artistic talent. Because admission is based on auditions and portfolios, the student body consists of highly motivated individuals dedicated to their craft. HSPVA frequently produces nationally recognized scholars and artists, maintaining a reputation as one of the top specialized high schools in the United States by preparing students for both elite university admissions and successful careers in the creative industries.

782

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	254
Hispanic	238
Black	146
Asian	86
Two or More	55
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
254 (32.5%)
Hispanic
238 (30.4%)
Black
146 (18.7%)
Asian
86 (11.0%)
Two or More
55 (7.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)942-1960
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	175
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 9 217

Grade 10 189

Grade 11 192

Grade 12 184

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	217
Grade 10	189
Grade 11	192
Grade 12	184

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for KINDER H S FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	531	67.9%
Male	251	32.1%

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