Very Good
#1663 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 19% in state
Houston Academy for International Studies
High School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1810 STUART, Houston, TX 77004
- Math 54% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 89% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Houston Academy for International Studies score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 72% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 94% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Houston Academy for International Studies 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,901
Median home value
$384,100
Median rent
$1,320/mo
College educated
57.1%
Homeownership
37.7%
Poverty rate
29.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hcc Life Skills ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 12 | 0.4 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Young Women's College Prep AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–12 | 0.5 mi | 445 | Compare → |
| Yates H SEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| H S for Law and JusticeEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #50 of 272
- District spending per student
- $13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston Academy for International Studies is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston Academy for International Studies
Houston Academy for International Studies is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 456 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,663 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston Academy for International Studies
What grades does Houston Academy for International Studies serve?
Houston Academy for International Studies serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Houston Academy for International Studies?
Houston Academy for International Studies has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Academy for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Academy for International Studies is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston Academy for International Studies rank in TX?
Houston Academy for International Studies ranks #1,663 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Houston Academy for International Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Academy for International Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Houston Academy for International Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston Academy for International Studies has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Houston Academy for International Studies a charter school?
No, Houston Academy for International Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston Academy for International Studies a Title I school?
No, Houston Academy for International Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston Academy for International Studies?
69.3% of students at Houston Academy for International Studies 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
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (713) 942-1430
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 77004)
- 35,866
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
Official sources & links
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 77004; 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
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