Very Good
#261 of 883 private schools in TX
Top 29% of private schools
Houston Christian High School
High School · Houston, TX
A private high school in Houston, TX serving grades 9th – 12th.
2700 W SAM HOUSTON PKWY N, Houston, TX 77043
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TX.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TX
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Houston Christian High School 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat 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
$75,017
Median home value
$382,800
Median rent
$1,417/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Woods H SEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,068 | Compare → |
| Northbrook H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 2,598 | Compare → |
| The Hub Houston Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Japanese Educational InstitutePrivate · tuition | 2.9private | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 448 | 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.
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.
Houston Christian High School is listed in Houston, TX; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Houston Christian High School
Houston Christian High School is a private high school in Houston, TX, serving approximately 476 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #261 of 883 private schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston Christian High School
What grades does Houston Christian High School serve?
Houston Christian High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Houston Christian High School?
Houston Christian High School has an enrollment of approximately 476 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Christian High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Christian High School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Houston Christian High School rank in TX?
Houston Christian High School ranks #261 of 883 private schools in TX.
What is Houston Christian High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Christian High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Houston Christian High School a private school?
Yes, Houston Christian High School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Houston Christian High School a religious school?
Houston Christian High School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 476
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 178 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 580-6000
- Area population (ZIP 77043)
- 26,343
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 77043; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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