Hightower H S
Missouri City, TX · Fort Bend ISD · Grades 9-12
1,222nd of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
Hightower H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hightower H S 1,222nd 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 27% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 44th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Hightower H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,434 students tested
Hightower H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 2,494 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 57.8% | 55.4% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.0% | 33.5% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 12.7% | 6.1% | ▼ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.4% | 2.5% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Hightower H S
Typical home value $400K in zip 77459 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Hightower H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Ridge Point H SFort Bend ISD · 3.4 mi away149th of 1,669
ELA 79% · Math 65% - 9Lawrence E Elkins H SFort Bend ISD · 3.7 mi away309th of 1,669
ELA 69% · Math 56% - 2Willowridge H SFort Bend ISD · 3.9 mi away1,370th of 1,669
ELA 35% · Math 16% - 4Stafford H SStafford MSD · 5.5 mi away1,039th of 1,669
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 3Thurgood Marshall H SFort Bend ISD · 5.7 mi away1,331st of 1,669
ELA 38% · Math 17% - 9Shadow Creek H SAlvin ISD · 5.8 mi away302nd of 1,669
ELA 71% · Math 55% - 8Yes Prep - SouthwestYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 6.1 mi away · charter345th of 1,669
ELA 66% · Math 55% - 5Madison H SHouston ISD · 7.7 mi away966th of 1,669
ELA 35% · Math 44%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hightower H S in?
Hightower H S is part of the Fort Bend ISD district in Missouri City, Texas.
Is Hightower H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hightower H S 1,222nd of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Hightower H S?
Black 55%, Hispanic 34%, Asian 6%, Two or more races 3% (2,494 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hightower H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77459 is $400K 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.