HCC LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM

www.houstonisd.org

69 Students

High School 12th - 12th

School Overview

The **HCC Life Skills Program**, operated under the Houston Independent School District (HISD) in partnership with Houston Community College (HCC), is a specialized educational initiative designed for students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Located on the Alabama Street campus, the program focuses on the transition from high school to adulthood by providing students with practical, hands-on training. The curriculum emphasizes the development of essential skills required for independent living, community participation, and, where appropriate, vocational readiness.

By utilizing a college-based setting, the program offers students a unique environment that encourages maturity, social integration, and academic growth tailored to their specific needs. It serves as a vital bridge for young adults who require continued educational support beyond the traditional high school experience, helping them navigate daily responsibilities and fostering self-advocacy. Through this partnership, HISD and HCC aim to empower students to lead more independent, productive, and fulfilling lives within their communities.

Total Students

6.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HCC LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	44
Black	18
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
44 (63.8%)
Black
18 (26.1%)
White
4 (5.8%)
Asian
2 (2.9%)
American Indian
1 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)718-6882
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	12th - 12th
Total Students:	69
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
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 12 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HCC LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
Grade	Student Count
Grade 12	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HCC LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	23	33.3%
Male	46	66.7%

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