ENERGIZED FOR STEM ACADEMY H S

www.houstonisd.org

Charter School 520 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Energized for STEM Academy Southeast (often referred to as E-STEM Southeast) is a specialized secondary school located in the Houston Independent School District. As a STEM-focused institution, the school is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Its curriculum is structured to prepare students for the demands of 21st-century careers by integrating hands-on learning, problem-solving, and analytical thinking into their daily coursework.

The academy operates with a focus on preparing students for college and professional success through a curriculum that often includes advanced coursework and specialized instruction. By fostering a culture of innovation and high academic expectations, E-STEM Southeast serves as a vital resource for families in the Houston area looking for a concentrated educational path in the STEM fields. Being part of the Houston ISD network, the school maintains alignment with district standards while providing a distinct, technology-driven learning experience tailored to meet the needs of aspiring young scientists and engineers.

520

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

27.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ENERGIZED FOR STEM ACADEMY H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	489
Black	15
Asian	4
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
489 (94.0%)
Black
15 (2.9%)
White
8 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)394-3550
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	501
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 9 168

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 84

Grade 12 122