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2013 Broad Prize winner
HISD is the first two-time winner of the award, which recognizes the public school system that has made the most substantial gains in student achievement.
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Washington Post High School Challenge Index
HISD has 35 schools on the on Washington Post High School Challenge Index which identifies top 10% of nation’s high schools
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U.S. News Best High Schools
HISD was featured in U.S. News following aggressive expansion of AP programs in all high schools.
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The Race to the Top grant
HISD is one of 21 districts across the nation that was awarded the $30 million grant.
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HISD at a Glance
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- Largest school district in Texas
- Seventh-largest school district in the United States
- 280 schools
- 8 early childhood
- 160 elementary
- 38 middle
- 37 high
- 37 combined/other
- 209,772 students
- 61.84% Hispanic
- 24.02% African American
- 4.05% Asian
- 8.70% White
- About 100 languages spoken
- 74.93% economically disadvantaged
Facts and Figures
Overall District