How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Basis Texas | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Antonio, Texas | Houston, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 4,972 | 189,934 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 273 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Basis Texas | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,186 | $12,031 |
| Federal Revenue | 6.8% | 23.2% |
| State Revenue | 77.3% | 8.0% |
| Local Revenue | 15.9% | 68.8% |
Basis Texas
Federal State Local
Houston Isd
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Basis Texas | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.5% | 6.7% |
| African American | 7.7% | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26.9% | 63.6% |
| Asian | 41.4% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.4% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | 82.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Basis Texas | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 26 | 533 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 43 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 531.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 17.0% | 34.4% |
School Types
Basis Texas
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 12
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Houston Isd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.