North Houston Early College High School is a secondary charter school located at 8001 Fulton St. Building C in Northside Houston, Texas, United States. The school is operated by the Houston Independent School District in association with the Houston Community College System-Northeast Campus.
Serving 483 students in grades 9-12, North Houston Early College High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Houston Early College High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Houston Early College High School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
North Houston Early College High School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Houston Early College High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
93%
53%
Black
6%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Houston Early College High School's ranking?
North Houston Early College High School is ranked #546 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are North Houston Early College High School often compared to?
North Houston Early College High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Victory Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Houston Early College High School?
The graduation rate of North Houston Early College High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend North Houston Early College High School?
483 students attend North Houston Early College High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of North Houston Early College High School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Houston Early College High School?
North Houston Early College High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does North Houston Early College High School offer ?
North Houston Early College High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is North Houston Early College High School part of?
North Houston Early College High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is North Houston Early College High School located?
North Houston Early College High School is located in the Northside And Northline neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in Northside And Northline.
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