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#7526 of 8,552 schools in TX

Hastings H S

High School · Alief ISD · Houston, TX

An Alief ISD high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4410 COOK RD, Houston, TX 77072

  • Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 34% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 85.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-23.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.3 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate85%
AP Participation9.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$13,388
Chronic Absenteeism37%

Students at Hastings H S score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency20%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency34%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
69%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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

83.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hastings H S 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat 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

$49,893

Median home value

$175,100

Median rent

$1,248/mo

College educated

17.6%

Homeownership

45.1%

Poverty rate

24.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
9.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
11 boys'·11 girls'·49 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
Elsik H SEnrollment path unverified4.49–120.3 mi4,119Compare →
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)Enrollment path unverified5.66–121.0 mi175Compare →
Van Houston AcademyPrivate · tuition4.7private1–121.7 mi74Compare →
King's AcademyPrivate · tuition8.2privateK–122.0 mi54Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Alief ISD

Schools in district
47
Rank in district
#40 of 42
District spending per student
$13,388NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hastings H S is listed in ALIEF ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hastings H S

Hastings H S is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Alief ISD, serving approximately 3,867 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,526 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hastings H S

What grades does Hastings H S serve?

Hastings H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hastings H S?

Hastings H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,867 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hastings H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Hastings H S 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 Hastings H S rank in TX?

Hastings H S ranks #7,526 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Hastings H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Hastings H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Hastings H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hastings H S has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hastings H S a charter school?

No, Hastings H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hastings H S a Title I school?

No, Hastings H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hastings H S?

83.1% of students at Hastings H S 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
3,867
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
272
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.0%
4-Year Graduation
85.0%
Area population (ZIP 77072)
58,681
Area average commute
29.5 min
Area median age
35.1
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 77072; 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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