How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hightower High School | Ridge Point High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Missouri City, TX | Missouri City, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | high |
| Enrollment | 2,312 | 2,816 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.1:1 | 20.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 55.1% | 17.9% |
| 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 | Hightower High School | Ridge Point High School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,520 | $10,520 |
| District | Fort Bend ISD | Fort Bend ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hightower High School | Ridge Point High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.3% | 30.3% |
| African American | 55.8% | 24.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33.6% | 18.8% |
| Asian | 5.6% | 20.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 5.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hightower High School | Ridge Point High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 28 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 295:1 | 382:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.6% | 12.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 158 | 206 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 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.