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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

284 schools

8 early childhood

159 elementary

38 middle

38 high

41 combined/other

214,175 students

61.84% Hispanic

24.02% African American

4.05% Asian

8.70% White

About 100 languages spoken

74.93% economically disadvantaged