Enrollment
2,396
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Houston, TX
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
Federal NCES profile for Houston Math Science and Technology Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364012211
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Math Science and Technology Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #70 of 102
- high schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 93.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Math Science and Technology Center has class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Math Science and Technology Center ranks #70 of 102 high schools in Houston, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
134.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston Math Science and Technology Center compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houston Math Science and Technology Center
Houston Math Science and Technology Center is a high-poverty, large high school in Houston, Texas, enrolling 2,396 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.9:1 is larger than about 86% of Texas schools and 22% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.0% of students qualify for free meals, 50% above the Texas average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,396 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 86 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 945 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 2,396 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students) and Bellaire H S (3,216 students) alongside Houston Math Science and Technology Center.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Houston Math Science and Technology Center compares
Houston Math Science and Technology Center on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.0% | ▲ 50% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,396 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,396
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Texas - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
509
in-school suspensions + 436 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 39.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.5%
African American 6.6%
White 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.8, Houston Math Science and Technology Center is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Houston Math Science and Technology Center.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Houston Math Science and Technology Center 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Math Science and Technology Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,396 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Houston Math Science and Technology Center
How many students attend Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
Houston Math Science and Technology Center has 2,396 students enrolled. It is a high school in Houston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Math Science and Technology Center is 17.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
93.0% of students at Houston Math Science and Technology Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
The largest demographic group at Houston Math Science and Technology Center is Hispanic or Latino at 91.5% of enrollment, in Houston, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Math Science and Technology Center?
Houston Math Science and Technology Center has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston Math Science and Technology Center rank among high schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Math Science and Technology Center ranks #70 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.
Is Houston Math Science and Technology Center a good school?
Houston Math Science and Technology Center earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Houston Math Science and Technology Center, 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.
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