How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HEIGHTS H S | SHARPSTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, TX | HOUSTON, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 2,426 | 1,352 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.3:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.2% | 94.1% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | HEIGHTS H S | SHARPSTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,515 | $14,515 |
| District | HOUSTON ISD | HOUSTON ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HEIGHTS H S | SHARPSTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14.3% | 1.5% |
| African American | 9.2% | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 73.1% | 87.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 7.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 0.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HEIGHTS H S | SHARPSTOWN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 760.5:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.1% | 20.2% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 61 | 64 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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.