School Overview
Hightower High School, located in Missouri City, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Fort Bend Independent School District. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its comprehensive extracurricular programs. Hightower offers a variety of advanced coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, and is particularly noted for its specialized academies, such as the Medical Science Academy and the Digital Media Academy, which provide students with focused, career-oriented training in high-demand fields.

Beyond its academic rigor, Hightower High School is widely recognized for its vibrant school spirit and competitive athletic programs, often performing strongly in regional and state-level competitions. The school fosters a supportive environment through a wide array of student organizations, clubs, and fine arts programs, encouraging students to develop leadership skills and personal interests. By balancing challenging curriculum with diverse opportunities for student engagement, Hightower strives to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the professional workforce.
2,312
Total Students
143.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHTOWER H S
Demographic Student Count
White31
Hispanic776
Black1,291
Asian129
Two or More67
American Indian13
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    1,291 (55.8%)
  • Hispanic
    776 (33.6%)
  • Asian
    129 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    67 (2.9%)
  • White
    31 (1.3%)
  • American Indian
    13 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.2%)
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: FORT BEND ISD
Phone: (281)634-5240
Website: http://www.fortbendisd.com/hhs
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 2,312
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 143.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 1,273
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 97
Grades Taught
Grade 9 617
Grade 10 564
Grade 11 559
Grade 12 572

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HIGHTOWER H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9617
Grade 10564
Grade 11559
Grade 12572
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HIGHTOWER H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,13949.3%
Male1,17350.7%
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