Very Good
#2370 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 28% in state
Jones Futures Academy
High School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7414 ST LO RD, Houston, TX 77033
- Math 29% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Jones Futures Academy score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
95.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jones Futures Academy 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$37,081
Median home value
$98,300
Median rent
$1,204/mo
College educated
9.1%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
34%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77033; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Prep - SouthsideCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 914 | Compare → |
| The Pro-vision AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Worthing H SEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 831 | Compare → |
| Mount Carmel AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #58 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
Jones Futures Academy is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jones Futures Academy
Jones Futures Academy is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 317 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,370 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jones Futures Academy
What grades does Jones Futures Academy serve?
Jones Futures Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Jones Futures Academy?
Jones Futures Academy has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones Futures Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones Futures Academy is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jones Futures Academy rank in TX?
Jones Futures Academy ranks #2,370 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Jones Futures Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jones Futures Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Jones Futures Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jones Futures Academy has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jones Futures Academy a charter school?
No, Jones Futures Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jones Futures Academy a Title I school?
No, Jones Futures Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jones Futures Academy?
95.3% of students at Jones Futures Academy 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
- 317
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (713) 733-1111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77033)
- 28,079
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 77033; 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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