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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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2012 HISD Bond

Voters in 2012 approved the largest school construction bond in Texas history.

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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.

HISD at a Glance

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

2019-2020 Facts and Figures (.pdf)

2019-2020FactsFigures.pdf 292.89 KB (Last Modified on March 4, 2020)

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Overall District

HISD At A Glance

HISD_At-a-Glance_102020_ENG.pdf 63.8 KB (Last Modified on October 28, 2020)

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HISD At A Glance - Spanish

HISD_At-a-Glance_102020_SPAN.pdf 60.51 KB (Last Modified on October 28, 2020)

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Graduation Rate

HISD-Achievment-Charts-122019_Graduation_01.pdf 39.3 KB (Last Modified on January 8, 2020)

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SAT Participation Count

HISD-Achievment-Charts-122019_SAT_02.pdf 41.07 KB (Last Modified on January 8, 2020)

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AP Exams Passed (3 or Above)

HISD-Achievment-Charts-122019_AP-Exams_03.pdf 45.65 KB (Last Modified on January 8, 2020)

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Scholarship Dollars Awarded

HISD-Achievment-Charts-122019_Scholarship_04.pdf 43.28 KB (Last Modified on January 8, 2020)

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