Heights High School, formerly John H. Reagan High School, is a senior high school located in the Houston Heights in Houston, Texas. It serves students in grades nine through twelve and is a part of the Houston Independent School District.
Serving 2,426 students in grades 9-12, Heights High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Heights High School's student population of 2,426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 123 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers
Year Founded
1926
Colors
Maroon and Gold
Campus Size
30 acres
School Rankings
Heights High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heights High School is 0.44, 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
#4622 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
73%
54%
Black
9%
13%
White
14%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heights High School's ranking?
Heights High School is ranked #4622 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Heights High School often compared to?
Heights 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Heights High School?
The graduation rate of Heights High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Heights High School?
2,426 students attend Heights High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Heights High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heights High School?
Heights High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Heights High School offer ?
Heights High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Heights High School part of?
Heights High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Heights High School located?
Heights High School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 58 other public schools located in Northside.
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