At a glance
Reported students
192
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.21
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas high enrollment
31st percentile
Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
192
Houston Heights Charter School: 192 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 171
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Houston Heights Charter School
Houston Heights Charter School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Houston. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Houston Heights High School. NCES reports 192 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, below the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (77.1%) and Black (18.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Houston Heights Charter School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.21 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4.2%
- Hispanic77.1%
- Black18.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Houston Heights Charter School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 2,426 | 0.9 mi |
| Washington B T H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 811 | 2.4 mi |
| Waltrip H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 1,615 | 2.4 mi |
| Harper DAEP High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 76 | 2.6 mi |
| Carnegie Vanguard H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 855 | 2.9 mi |
| Northside H S High · Houston ISD | 09–12 | 1,058 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Houston Heights Charter School
What grades does Houston Heights Charter School serve?
Houston Heights Charter School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Houston Heights High School.
How many students attend Houston Heights Charter School?
Houston Heights Charter School reported 192 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 171 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Houston Heights Charter School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 192 students and 17.21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Houston Heights Charter School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Houston Heights Charter School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Houston Heights Charter School in?
Houston Heights Charter School is part of Houston Heights High School, based in Houston, TX, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Houston Heights Charter School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Heights H S (0.9 mi), Washington B T H S (2.4 mi), Waltrip H S (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.