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These are some of the best public high schools in Houston at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Houston Independent School District
209,772 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 280 schools -
Aldine Independent School District
66,854 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 96 schools -
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
116,512 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 89 schools -
Fort Bend Independent School District
76,122 students | SUGAR LAND, TX
Grades PK-12 | 81 schools -
Katy Independent School District
79,913 students | KATY, TX
Grades PK-12 | 74 schools -
Pasadena Independent School District
53,291 students | PASADENA, TX
Grades PK-12 | 69 schools -
Klein Independent School District
53,328 students | KLEIN, TX
Grades PK-12 | 51 schools -
Humble Independent School District
43,553 students | HUMBLE, TX
Grades PK-12 | 50 schools -
Spring Branch Independent School District
34,681 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 50 schools -
Clear Creek Independent School District
42,205 students | LEAGUE CITY, TX
Grades PK-12 | 48 schools -
Alief Independent School District
45,436 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 45 schools -
Spring Independent School District
35,385 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 43 schools -
Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District
23,837 students | BAYTOWN, TX
Grades PK-12 | 30 schools -
Galena Park Independent School District
22,289 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 25 schools -
Sheldon Independent School District
9,401 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK-12 | 14 schools -
Channelview Independent School District
9,593 students | CHANNELVIEW, TX
Grades PK-12 | 13 schools -
Crosby Independent School District
6,331 students | CROSBY, TX
Grades PK-12 | 10 schools -
Barbers Hill Independent School District
5,732 students | MONT BELVIEU, TX
Grades PK-12 | 10 schools -
Huffman Independent School District
3,546 students | HUFFMAN, TX
Grades PK-12 | 7 schools -
Brookesmith Independent School District
165 students | BROOKESMITH, TX
Grades PK-12 | 2 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Houston
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August 29, 2022
My son comes from HISD he finished off pre k knowing all his letters, letter sounds, and numbers up to 50. He can add and subtract single digit equations. He could also reas 2 letter words. All of... More
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Stephanie Cravens Early Childhood
Parent / Guardian
August 28, 2022
Great teachers, great positive environment, great students. My boys couldn't be happier.
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Richard Milburn Academy Houston (Suburban)
Parent / Guardian
August 26, 2022
They allow Black Students to endure Racists attacks!
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North Pointe Elementary School