Houston Heights Charter School

High turnover rate for teachers. Low rate of teacher certification. Lack of administrative support. Lack of structure and low top-down expectations of students.
--Submitted by a teacher

My daughter has spent her entire high school years at Houston Heights. I kept her there for those consecutive years due to being very satisfied. The office staff to classroom teachers confirms they really care as evident by taking time out to show that special interest toward their students. I'm truly grateful for this Charter school and pray that upcoming students could also reap the benefits of a small yet personable learning atmosphere. I wish this particular school decades of success! Melody Burr
--Submitted by a parent

AS A PARENT I WOULD LIKE TO PERSONALLY THANK THE STAFF & TEACHERS FOR THE GREAT INTEREST THEY SHOWED MY SON DURING THE YEARS HE ATTENDED HHHS. ALTHOUGH HE DIDNT WANT TO ATTEND THIS SCHOOL I KNEW THIS IS WHERE HIS TALENT COULD SHINE. IT IS SMALL ENOUGH TO WHERE EVERYONE KNEW YOU BY NAME AND KNEW THE PARENTS. IT WAS ALSO PERCEIVED AS A PLACE THAT WOULD ALLOW TEENAGERS TO SPEAK THEIR MINDS AND SHOW PASSION IN THEIR BELIEFS WHILE GUIDING THEM TO THE WAYS OF THE WORLD. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL AND MY SON IS GRADUATING, I FEEL THEY HAVE PREPARED HIM FOR COLLEGE. HE HAS BEEN ACCEPTED TO A LARGE UNIVERSITY AND I'M IMPRESED WITH THE FACT HE HAD NO QUESTION ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT HE WOULD GO TO COLLEGE. HE ASKED FOR HIS LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION AND TEACHERS WILLINGLY HELPED HIM GET THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN PLACE. THE TEACHERS ARE AMAZING; IF A CHILD SHOWS INTEREST THEY WILLINGLY HELP. THE SCHOOL SIGNED HIM UP FOR SUMMER COURSES AT HCCS EACH SUMMER. STUDENTS CAN OPENLY TALK WITH ADMINISTRATION, TEACHERS AND STAFF, EVERYONE HAS AN OPEN DOOR POLICY AND THEY CARE. THEY BELIEVE IN TUTORING AND NO HOME WORK, AN EXCELLENT COMBINATION!
--Submitted by a parent

My child just started in January since then every time we have a question its always answer it seems the office know the kids by name. My child is doing excellent.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter is graduating with nearly an 1800 on her SAT scores and will be attending UT. This high school has met her educational endeavors for this level of education. Mr. Zapata the registrar and his staff have always been most accomodating and supportive. You are somebody in this high school, not just a number. Many trips to visiting colleges are offered. Not a school for jocks, but one -on -one academics is available.
--Submitted by a parent

I have a son in his 3rd year at Houston Heights and while they lack in extracurricular activities (they have some) this is not important to many kids. My son has no interest in sports team. He is all about the computer. He loves the school and stays out of trouble. The school has a zero tolerance policy for drugs and misbehaviour. The Principal is excellent, as is the majority of the teachers.
--Submitted by a parent

When my son started at Houston Heights, every staff member was enthusiastic and excited about helping him realize his goals. They were committed to their jobs and more importantly to the students. I always felt so welcome when I came by to talk to staff members. With their perseverance and commitment, Houston Heights High School helped my son and so many others to graduate. We will never forget them! Patty Mehmood
--Submitted by a parent

The school always kept me informed with information regarding my children. I was impressed and satisfied with the classes and activities offered and the way the school was run. I was also impressed with the college field trips, tutoring, and TAKS tutoring. -William Smith Parent
--Submitted by a parent

Houston Heights has been a blessing for my family. The local schools are not a place where I would like to send my children. The school is big into technology. The whole school is wireless. They have like 300 laptops, which is enough for each student. The teachers are great with the students. Mr. Zapata, the AP, works wonders with the student's discipline. He has tighten up on the sagging pants that seems to be the fad these days. I have not experienced any disrespect the times I have been at the school. The school teaches respect. Mr. Zapata welcomes all parents to the school, so feel free to stop by to look in on classes.
--Submitted by a parent

Kids are disrespectful, they walk around with baggy pants that are gang related clothing, drugs are everywhere and there are few extra curricular activites. No Music and No football.
--Submitted by a teacher