How do these schools compare?
| Metric | HIGHTOWER H S | RIDGE POINT H S |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MISSOURI CITY, TX | MISSOURI CITY, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 2,312 | 2,816 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 19.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.5% | 27.4% |
| 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 H S | RIDGE POINT H S |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,425 | $14,425 |
| District | FORT BEND ISD | FORT BEND ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | HIGHTOWER H S | RIDGE POINT H S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | HIGHTOWER H S | RIDGE POINT H S |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 23 | 28 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 289:1 | 352:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.8% | 20.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 158 | 206 |
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.