- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Heights H S
Federal NCES profile for Heights H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364002562
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heights H S earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #82 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Heights H S has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heights H S ranks #82 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Heights H S held near 2,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 128.0 → 128.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+45 students YoY 482364002562 · Houston, TX High · LARGE · TRAD
2,426 enr · 19:1 · 62.2% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Heights H S held near 2,521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 128.0 → 128.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Heights H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Connecti
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
8,641 students
- Bellaire H S 3,216
Bellaire H S
3,216 students
- Lamar H S 2,968
Lamar H S
2,968 students
- Westside H S 2,729
Westside H S
2,729 students
- This school 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- Houston Math S 2,396
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
2,396 students
What this shows Heights H S reports 2,426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heights H S compares
Heights H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,426 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,426
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.2 FTE
Per 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.1%
White 14.3%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Heights H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Houston Isd reports $13,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heights H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Houston Math Science and Technology Center | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heights H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,216
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,426 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about Heights H S
How many students attend Heights H S?
Heights H S has 2,426 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 2,476 (2022-23) → 2,521 (2023-24), nearly flat (+45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heights H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Heights H S is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Heights H S?
62.2% of students at Heights H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heights H S?
The largest demographic group at Heights H S is Hispanic or Latino at 73.1% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heights H S?
Heights H S has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Heights H S rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Heights H S ranks #82 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Heights H S, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Bellaire H S (3,216 students), and Lamar H S (2,968 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.