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Houston Academy for International Studies

Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 9-12

253rd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 85% Declining

456
Students
2023–24 enrollment
21.7:1
Student / teacher ratio
69%
Free / reduced-price lunch
low-income indicator
6.7%
Chronically absent
TX average 19%

Houston Academy for International Studies ranking

SchoolRow ranks Houston Academy for International Studies 253rd 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 85% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2019 to 85th in 2025 — declining.

Statewide percentile by year
25%50%75%85%201920202025no testing 2020–21

Houston Academy for International Studies test scores

Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 252 students tested

English Language Arts
This school
83%
TX average
54%
Math
This school
48%
TX average
45%
Science
This school
75%
TX average
47%
English Language Arts over time this school TX average
25%50%75%83%54%201920202025no testing 2020–21
Math over time this school TX average
25%50%75%48%45%201920202025no testing 2020–21

Houston Academy for International Studies students

Racial and ethnic breakdown of 456 students (202324, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013

Hispanic59%9%Black27%
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Hispanic 59%White 9%Black 27%50%43%20132023
GroupTrend20132023Change
Hispanic50.0%59.4% 9.4 pts
Black42.6%27.0% 15.6 pts
White4.4%8.8% 4.4 pts
Asian1.4%2.2% 0.8 pts
Two or more races1.4%2.2% 0.8 pts

Homes near Houston Academy for International Studies

Typical home value $353K in zip 77004 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000

$101K$203K$304K$405K$373K200020052010201520202025

Data Provided by Zillow Group

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High schools near Houston Academy for International Studies

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Frequently asked questions

What school district is Houston Academy for International Studies in?

Houston Academy for International Studies is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.

Is Houston Academy for International Studies a good school?

SchoolRow ranks Houston Academy for International Studies 253rd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 85% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).

What is the racial makeup of Houston Academy for International Studies?

Hispanic 59%, Black 27%, White 9%, Asian 2% (456 students, 2023–24).

How much do homes near Houston Academy for International Studies cost?

The typical home value in zip code 77004 is $353K 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.