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Annual Student Update (opens in new window/tab)

Back-to-School Readiness Starts with the Annual Student Update! The ASU helps schools prepare for each student by confirming important information. Click below to complete online.

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As Achievement Gaps Shrink, Nearly 8 in 10 HISD schools are A or B-rated in 2026

HISD’s ratings have improved since 2023 as more students are now meeting state standards on test scores, narrowing campus achievement gaps, as well as preparedness for college, career, or military after graduation.

As a result, there is a shrinking relationship between the average socioeconomic makeup of a student body and their academic performance.

2026-2027 Dress Code

Please click to see our campus expectations for dress attire. / Haga clic para ver las expectativas de nuestro campus sobre nuestro estándar de vestimenta.

Read More about 2026-2027 Dress Code

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HISD Expanding Access to 16 High-Demand Career Programs Through Barbara Jordan Career Center

Houston ISD is expanding its Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings for students at ten high schools through the Barbara Jordan Career Center, the district's centralized hub for industry-aligned career training. Starting next school year, Furr, Heights, Sam Houston MSTC, Kashmere, North Forest, Northside, Waltrip, Booker T. Washington, Mickey Leland, and Wheatley High School students will now have access to 16 programs of study beyond what is available at these schools.

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HISD Exploring Increased Autonomy Opportunities for Top-Performing High Schools

HISD is exploring Level 5 Autonomy for its highest-performing high schools under Texas Senate Bill 1882. To qualify, campuses must have earned an "A" rating for four consecutive years and maintain an achievement gap of less than 25% between student groups.