Energy Institute High School is a magnet high school in the Third Ward area in Houston, Texas. It is a part of the Houston Independent School District and is the first high school in the United States that focuses on the energy industry.
Serving 663 students in grades 9-12, Energy Institute High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Energy Institute 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
Diversity
School Overview
Energy Institute High School's student population of 663 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
663 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Rankings
Energy Institute 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 Energy Institute High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#639 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
41%
54%
Black
24%
13%
White
27%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Energy Institute High School's ranking?
Energy Institute High School is ranked #639 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Energy Institute High School often compared to?
Energy Institute High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Energy Institute High School?
The graduation rate of Energy Institute High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Energy Institute High School?
663 students attend Energy Institute High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Energy Institute High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Energy Institute High School?
Energy Institute High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Energy Institute High School offer ?
Energy Institute High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Energy Institute High School part of?
Energy Institute High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Energy Institute High School located?
Energy Institute High School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 25 other public schools located in South Side.
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