Houston Heights High School is a public charter high school in Houston, Texas, United States. It was established in 1999 by superintendent Richard Mik.
Serving 192 students in grades 9-12, Houston Heights Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston Heights Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Houston Heights Charter School's student population of 192 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
A Unique Learning Community
School Rankings
Houston Heights Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Heights Charter School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7538 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
77%
54%
Black
19%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Heights Charter School's ranking?
Houston Heights Charter School is ranked #7538 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houston Heights Charter School?
The graduation rate of Houston Heights Charter School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Houston Heights Charter School?
192 students attend Houston Heights Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Houston Heights Charter School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston Heights Charter School?
Houston Heights Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Heights Charter School offer ?
Houston Heights Charter School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Houston Heights Charter School part of?
Houston Heights Charter School is part of Houston Heights High School District.
In what neighborhood is Houston Heights Charter School located?
Houston Heights Charter School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 58 other public schools located in Northside.
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