- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Houston Academy for International Studies
Federal NCES profile for Houston Academy for International Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364011263
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Academy for International Studies earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools.
- #67 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Academy for International Studies has class sizes larger than 96% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Academy for International Studies ranks #67 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Houston Academy for International Studies held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482364011263 · Houston, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 22.5:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students)
Houston Academy for International Studies held near 456 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Houston Academy for International Studies 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
- Heights H S 2,426
Heights H S
2,426 students
- This school 473
Houston Academy for International Studies
473 students
What this shows Houston Academy for International Studies reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Academy for International Studies compares
Houston Academy for International Studies 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 53% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 96% in Texas - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.5%
African American 24.5%
White 8.9%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Houston Academy for International Studies is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Houston Academy for International Studies 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Academy for International Studies'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
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Academy for International Studies
How many students attend Houston Academy for International Studies?
Houston Academy for International Studies has 473 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Academy for International Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Academy for International Studies is 22.5:1, which is 53% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Academy for International Studies?
62.9% of students at Houston Academy for International Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Academy for International Studies?
The largest demographic group at Houston Academy for International Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 61.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Academy for International Studies?
Houston Academy for International Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Houston Academy for International Studies rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Academy for International Studies ranks #67 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 Houston Academy for International Studies, 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.