Heights H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
623rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 63%▲ Improving
413 E 13TH ST, Houston, TX 77008
(713)865-4400NCES ID 482364002562Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Heights H S 623rd of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 63% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2019 to 63th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,481 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,521 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 86.4% | 73.4% | ▼ 13.0 pts | |
| White | 3.6% | 13.1% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Black | 8.9% | 9.8% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $598K in zip 77008 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2003
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Heights H S
- #1536Houston Heights Charter SchoolHouston Heights High School · 0.9 mi away · charter1,536th of 1,669
ELA 23% ▼37 · Math 8% ▼32Compare - #1273Washington B T H SHouston ISD · 2 mi away1,273rd of 1,669
ELA 28% ▼32 · Math 32% ▼8Compare - #850Northside H SHouston ISD · 2.2 mi away850th of 1,669
ELA 40% ▼20 · Math 46% ▲6Compare - #1639Texans Can Academy - Houston NorthTexans Can Academies · 2.5 mi away · charter1,639th of 1,669
ELA 7% ▼53 · Math 3% ▼37Compare - #1619Harper DAEPHouston ISD · 2.6 mi away1,619th of 1,669
ELA 7% ▼53Compare - #38North Houston Early College H SHouston ISD · 2.8 mi away38th of 1,669
ELA 91% ▲31 · Math 77% ▲37Compare - #817Waltrip H SHouston ISD · 2.9 mi away817th of 1,669
ELA 49% ▼11 · Math 39% ▼1Compare - #4Carnegie Vanguard H SHouston ISD · 2.9 mi away4th of 1,669
ELA 99% ▲39 · Math 98% ▲58Compare
What school district is Heights H S in?
Heights H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Heights H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Heights H S 623rd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 63% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Heights H S?
Hispanic 73%, White 13%, Black 10%, Asian 2% (2,521 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Heights H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77008 is $598K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.