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College Success Award
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, K-12 | 278 schools -
Aldine Independent School District
66,854 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 91 schools -
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District
116,512 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 90 schools -
Fort Bend Independent School District
76,122 students | SUGAR LAND, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 81 schools -
Katy Independent School District
79,913 students | KATY, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 73 schools -
Pasadena Independent School District
53,291 students | PASADENA, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 69 schools -
Klein Independent School District
53,328 students | KLEIN, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 50 schools -
Humble Independent School District
43,553 students | HUMBLE, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 47 schools -
Spring Branch Independent School District
34,681 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 47 schools -
Clear Creek Independent School District
42,205 students | LEAGUE CITY, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 46 schools -
Alief Independent School District
45,436 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 45 schools -
Spring Independent School District
35,385 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 42 schools -
Galena Park Independent School District
22,289 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 24 schools -
New Caney Independent School District
15,381 students | NEW CANEY, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools -
Channelview Independent School District
9,593 students | CHANNELVIEW, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 12 schools -
Sheldon Independent School District
9,401 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 12 schools -
Barbers Hill Independent School District
5,732 students | MONT BELVIEU, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 11 schools -
Crosby Independent School District
6,331 students | CROSBY, TX
Grades PK, K-12 | 9 schools -
Harris County Dept Of Education
0 students | HOUSTON, TX
Grades 9-12 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Houston
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Parent / Guardian
September 28, 2023
Bullying seems to be a big issue that this school refuses to adresss, we went through almost three years of bullying. Physical and emotional!
After no resolution and even having the asst principal... More
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Hancock Elementary School
Current student
September 28, 2023
AECHS is like no other. You will never find another principal like Dr. Brotherton. We are family and I am forever thankful for the opportunities that AECHS provides.
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Alief Early College High School
Parent / Guardian
September 27, 2023
This is my son’s first year at STH and he has found the community he was looking for—a family outside of his family—a brotherhood. STH has welcomed us with open arms from the beginning. The constant... More
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St Thomas High School