Houston ISD School District Facts

• Serves approx. 202,000 students
• The largest public school system in Texas and the seventh-largest in the United States
• Covers 301 square miles
• The district covers much of the greater-Houston area, including all of the cities of Bellaire, West University Place, Southside Place, and most of the area within the Houston city limits. HISD also takes students from the Harris County portion of Missouri City, a portion of Jacinto City, a small portion of Hunters Creek Village, a small portion of Piney Point Village, and a small portion of Pearland. HISD also takes students from unincorporated areas of Harris County
• Most HISD schools are assigned to one of five regions (North, East, South, West, and Central).
• 306 campuses and educational programs: 170 elementary schools; 42 middle schools; 55 high schools; and 31 combined/other
• Buses travel 70,000 miles a day transporting approximately 29,000 students to and from school
  

Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city. Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings and a population full of optimism and spirit, it's no wonder that Houston is a popular international destination.

Dr. Terry Grier - Houston ISD Superintendent

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