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#597 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 7% in state

Harmony Science Academy-houston

High School · Harmony Public Schools - Houston South · Houston, TX

A Harmony Public Schools - Houston South charter high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

9431 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY S, Houston, TX 77099

  • Math 77% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 73% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+33.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.7 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+37.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile96th
College Readiness7.5Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation28.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$13,143
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Harmony Science Academy-houston score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency73%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
91%
2013
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
71%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
87%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
87%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harmony Science Academy-houston sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 44Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,735

Median home value

$176,800

Median rent

$1,218/mo

College educated

19.7%

Homeownership

37.2%

Poverty rate

25.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77099; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
28.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·7 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Marian High School (nti Career Institute)Private · tuitionNot rated9–120.4 mi14Compare →
Phoenix School at Southwest SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified7.53–120.6 mi137Compare →
Kipp Houston H SCharter · enrollment unverified8.09–120.9 mi657Compare →
Harmony School of Ingenuity-houstonCharter · enrollment unverified6.76–12Not available764Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Harmony Public Schools - Houston South

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$13,143NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Harmony Science Academy-houston is listed in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON SOUTH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harmony Science Academy-houston

Harmony Science Academy-houston is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Harmony Public Schools - Houston South, serving approximately 708 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #597 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harmony Science Academy-houston

What grades does Harmony Science Academy-houston serve?

Harmony Science Academy-houston serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Harmony Science Academy-houston?

Harmony Science Academy-houston has an enrollment of approximately 708 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy-houston?

The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy-houston is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harmony Science Academy-houston rank in TX?

Harmony Science Academy-houston ranks #597 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Harmony Science Academy-houston's MySchoolScout rating?

Harmony Science Academy-houston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Harmony Science Academy-houston?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Science Academy-houston has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Harmony Science Academy-houston a charter school?

Yes, Harmony Science Academy-houston is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Harmony Science Academy-houston a Title I school?

No, Harmony Science Academy-houston is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Science Academy-houston?

87.4% of students at Harmony Science Academy-houston qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
708
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 77099)
49,271
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
34.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77099; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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