Although Houston Academy for International Studies is the only public high school in Midtown, it’s one of the best schools in the city. A magnet early college high school since 2006, Houston Academy shares the Houston Community College System's Central College campus.
A National Blue Ribbon School and winner of several College Success awards for its role in propelling students to enroll and excel in college, Houston Academy educates almost 500 students. All students graduate in four years compared to the state average of 90%.
The school’s other numbers stack up well, as almost all of Houston Academy's scholars pass state English and biology tests compared to only half of Texas students. About two-thirds of students take Advanced Placement classes outside of math and science compared to the Texas average of 22%.
The stellar numbers, however, are just part of the Houston Academy story. Partnering with the school district, Houston Community College and the Asia Society, Houston Academy has built a world-class school that helps students reach for the stars. Students have traveled worldwide to countries including Egypt, China, Cambodia and Slovenia.
Most seniors graduate with a full year of college credit, while many also graduate with their associate degree in hand.
Houston Academy for International Studies
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1810 Stuart St,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Melissa Jacobs
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
92%
Average GPA
3.42
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
A-
B
A-
B
C+
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.42
Reading Proficiency
92%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
21
Math
21
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
7.9%
AP Math Enrollment
High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
41%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
24,950:1
Student Diversity
Female
69.2%
Male
30.8%
Hispanic
57.7%
Black
30.8%
White
7.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston
369 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
232 Students
University of Texas - Austin
230 Students
Texas A&M University
213 Students
Rice University
175 Students
Texas State University
173 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University
163 Students
Houston Christian University
115 Students
Baylor University
105 Students
Sam Houston State University
105 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
90 Students
Business
82 Students
Biology
66 Students
Nursing
65 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
49 Students
Political Science and Government
29 Students
Education
29 Students
International Business
28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
27 Students
Accounting
25 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/9/2024
It's an alright school, good for an associates degree. I like this school, we go to the HCC campus but this campus is bad.
8/29/2024
Houston Academy for International Studies helped me grow as a student. They offer all the resources I need to accomplish my high school diploma. The school also allows me to get both High School Diploma and Associates Degree all before I graduate. The campus is also quite small with very few students.
8/28/2024
My overall experience with this school is that it has been very inviting. I think that because it has been inviting that my education is improved by this school and its access to lots of resources.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/22/2025
My children have thrived in the small community that offers so much! They have had the opportunity to travel, start their own clubs, and get an Associate Degree.
5/25/2022
very unorganized and some staff was unreasonable but the kids really make the school
9/28/2015
This is a great small school with lots of opportunities for college credits, travel and internships. Students come out prepared for the world! The teachers, admin and staff are caring and kind and they want to see students succeed. The student body is diverse and they thrive in this small attentive...
2/23/2015
It is a myth that HAIS is a great or tolerant school. The majority of students very disruptive and disrespectful in class. School staff does not have a handle on these kids. The administration in the front office is awful and constantly loses paperwork, notes and will not assist to resolve any probl...
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About Midtown
List Price Range
$206K - $3.1M
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$417,429
Median Lot Size
1,742 Sq Ft
% Renters
78%
Household Income
$104,162
% of College Grads
72.9%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,024 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
67.9%
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