Heights High School in Houston, TX (2024)

gradeB+

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

  1. Academics

    gradeB

  2. Diversity

    gradeA minus

  3. Teachers

    gradeB

  4. College Prep

    gradeB+

  5. Clubs & Activities

    gradeA minus

  6. Administration

    gradeB minus

  7. Sports

    gradeB

  8. Food

    gradeC+

  9. Resources & Facilities

    gradeC+

Heights High School is an above average, public school located in HOUSTON, TX. It has 2,476 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 29% of students are at least proficient in math and 51% in reading.

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About

(713) 865-4400

413 E 13TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77008

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About Heights High School...

  • AP Offered
  • Gifted Prog. Offered
  • High School
  • IB Offered
School District
Houston Independent School District
  • Texas
  • Houston

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

51%

Percent Proficient - Math

This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

29%

Average Graduation Rate

This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.

94%

Average SAT

Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.

1110

571

responses

Average ACT

Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.

26

28

responses

AP Enrollment

34%

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Popular Colleges

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following colleges.

  • gradeA minus

    University of Houston

    702 Students

  • gradeA+

    University of Texas - Austin

    526 Students

  • gradeA+

    513 Students

  • gradeB

    University of Houston - Downtown

    467 Students

  • gradeB+

    Texas State University

    416 Students

  • gradeA+

    Rice University

    358 Students

  • gradeA minus

    Baylor University

    228 Students

  • gradeB

    Sam Houston State University

    210 Students

  • gradeB minus

    Houston Community College

    198 Students

  • gradeB minus

    Houston Christian University

    192 Students

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Living in the Area

Greater Heights

gradeA+

Overall Niche Grade

How are grades calculated?Data Sources

  1. Cost of Living

    gradeB minus

  2. Good for Families

    gradeA

  3. Housing

    gradeB

Median Household Income

$160,539

National

$75,149

Median Rent

$1,643

National

$1,268

Median Home Value

$626,837

National

$281,900

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Culture & Safety

Poll

67%

of students agree that they feel safe at their school.52 responses

Poll

77%

of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.52 responses

Poll

What are your favorite school events or traditions?

Based on

196 responses

  • Homecoming week

    20%

  • Football Games

    16%

  • Pep Rally

    15%

  • Powder puffs

    15%

  • Playing our rival school for ANY sport

    12%

  • Homecoming

    6%

  • 355 when the bell rings to go home

    5%

Students

Diversity

gradeA minus

Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.

Students

2,476

Free or Reduced Lunch

65%

81%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.52 responses

81%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.52 responses

79%

of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.52 responses

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.

19:1

National

17:1

Average Teacher Salary

Average salary for all teachers within the district.

$56,847

Teachers in First/Second Year

5%

69%

of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.72 responses

72%

of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.72 responses

75%

of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.72 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities

gradeA minus

Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.

Girls Athletic Participation

Low

Boys Athletic Participation

Low

Expenses Per Student

$13,833/ year

National

$12,239

92%

of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.73 responses

51%

of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.73 responses

71%

of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.73 responses

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