Summary:
Zip code 77003 in Houston, Texas, is home to three specialized high schools within the Houston Independent School District (Isd), serving grades 9-12 with a focus on early college, law and justice, and middle college programs, and serving a student population with high economic disadvantage.
The standout school in this area is East Early College High School, which ranks in the top 1% of all Texas high schools (23rd out of 2,009) and has achieved a 5-star rating for three consecutive years. Despite 78% of its students being economically disadvantaged, it boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate and exceptional academic proficiency, with scores 30-40 percentage points above district and state averages. In contrast, Middle College H S At Hcc Fraga spends the most per student ($15,764) but has the lowest graduation rate (94.7%) and a significant weakness in English Language Arts, with only 50% proficiency in English I Reading. H S For Law And Justice is a solid performer with a 0.0% dropout rate and 95.5% graduation rate, though it struggles in Algebra I (19.32% proficient vs. 57.63% district average).
All three schools outperform the district average graduation rate of 84.3% and have dropout rates well below the district's 3.8%, indicating that these smaller, specialized schools provide a better educational environment. The data reveals that spending per student does not correlate with outcomes, as East Early College spends the least ($9,374) yet achieves the best results, while Middle College at HCC Fraga spends the most but lags in performance. For parents, East Early College is the clear top choice for academic excellence, while H S For Law and Justice offers consistent performance with a need for math support, and Middle College at HCC Fraga provides a unique college-focused environment but with notable academic challenges.
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