Summary
H S For Law And Justice is a public magnet high school in Houston, Texas, serving 435 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Houston Independent School District. This school consistently performs well academically, often outperforming district and state averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 82.95% of students were proficient or better in STAAR EOC/English II Reading, compared to 51.78% for the Houston ISD and 56.22% for the state.
H S For Law And Justice excels in serving diverse student groups, with consistently high rankings for African American, Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school maintains strong graduation rates, ranging from 81.7% to 99.0% over the past few years, while keeping dropout rates low, between 0.2% and 4.1%. Additionally, the school spends between $9,184 and $10,680 per student, which is higher than the district average, suggesting a focus on providing resources for student success.
When compared to other nearby magnet schools, such as Kinder H S For Performing And Visual Arts and East Early College High School, H S For Law And Justice performs well academically, with similar or higher proficiency rates on STAAR EOC exams. However, these nearby magnet schools tend to have higher statewide rankings, indicating they may offer even more rigorous academic programs. Additionally, the school's performance for Gifted and Talented students is relatively low, ranking in the bottom 200 schools in Texas for this group, suggesting a need to further develop programming and support for advanced learners.
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