- Enrollment
- 3,501
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Highpoint
Federal NCES profile for Highpoint, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480771010723
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highpoint earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #427 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 27
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Highpoint ranks #427 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Highpoint held near 13 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 480771010723 · Houston, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 30.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Macarthur H S (3,501 students)
Highpoint held near 13 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highpoint in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Macarthur H S
Macarthur H S
3,501 students
- Davis H S Aldi
Davis H S Aldine
3,184 students
- Nimitz H S
Nimitz H S
2,651 students
- Aldine H S
Aldine H S
2,481 students
- Eisenhower H S
Eisenhower H S
2,262 students
- This school 27
Highpoint
27 students
What this shows Highpoint reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highpoint compares
Highpoint 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$13,268
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.6%
African American 44.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Highpoint is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Aldine Isd reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highpoint Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macarthur H S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Davis H S Aldine | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Nimitz H S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Aldine H S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Eisenhower H S | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Highpoint's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,184
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,651
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,481
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide other 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.
Frequently asked questions about Highpoint
How many students attend Highpoint?
Highpoint has 27 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 13 (2022-23) → 13 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highpoint?
30.8% of students at Highpoint are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highpoint?
The largest demographic group at Highpoint is Hispanic or Latino at 55.6% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highpoint?
Highpoint has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Highpoint rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Highpoint ranks #427 of 435 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 schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Aldine Isd?
Besides Highpoint, Aldine Isd also operates Macarthur H S (3,501 students), Davis H S Aldine (3,184 students), and Nimitz H S (2,651 students). See the Aldine Isd district page for the complete list.