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Academic Resources for Houston Independent School District
Varsity Tutors serves students in Houston Independent School District, a public school district serving the Houston area in Texas. The district educates 189,934 students across 272 schools.
272
Schools189,934
Total Students272
Schools17.3:1
Student-Teacher RatioThe K–12 Academic Journey in Houston Independent School District
What to expect at each stage—and where students commonly need extra support.
Focus & Milestones
Building foundations in reading, writing, and math
- Learn to read (K-2)
- Read to learn (3-5)
- Multiplication mastery
- Middle school readiness
Common Pressure Points
Where students often need extra support:
- 13rd grade reading transition
- 2Math facts fluency
- 3Fractions in 4th-5th grade
Testing & Assessments
Important tests at this level:
- STAAR (Grades 3-5)
Schools & Academic Resources
Find school and grade-specific tutoring for Houston Independent School District students, school information, and other academic resources.
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Elementary Schools
Foundational learning with personalized tutoring supportM
Middle Schools
Transition support with subject-specific tutoringBaylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
341 students
Grades 6-8Available Grades:
6
7
8
H
High Schools
Advanced academics with college prep tutoringTexas Connections Academy at Houston
8,967 students
Grades 3-12Available Grades:
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
+2 more
Houston Math Science and Technology Center
2,779 students
Grades 9-12Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts
786 students
Grades 9-12Available Grades:
9
10
11
12
Mickey Leland College Prep Acad for Young Men
311 students
Grades 6-12Available Grades:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
O
Other Schools
Alternative & Special ProgramsWharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
627 students
Grades PK-8Available Grades:
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
+2 more
Energized for STEM Academy Southwest High School
District Performance
Per Student Spending
$12,717
Annual expenditureSupporting Families in Houston Independent School District
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