Houston ISD said it doubled high-performing schools and eliminated F-rated campuses.
HOUSTON — Houston ISD, the state’s largest school district, has announced a big improvement in its accountability ratings — more than doubling the number of high-performing schools and eliminating every F-rated campus.
According to preliminary 2024–2025 data released by the district, 74% of HISD campuses are now rated A or B, up from just 35% two years ago.
District officials expect the Texas Education Agency to confirm the ratings later this month.
The district said it now has zero F-rated schools, down from 56 in 2023. That means for the first time in recent memory, no HISD student will attend a failing school this year.
“These results prove what Houston’s students are capable of achieving when given the opportunity and support they deserve,” said HISD Superintendent Mike Miles in a news release. “This transformation demonstrates that with high expectations and effective instruction, every student can succeed.”
Key improvements highlighted by the district include:
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74% of HISD campuses are now rated A or B, up from 35% two years ago.
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197 schools have earned an A or B rating, compared to 93 in 2023.
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Zero F-rated schools, down from 56 last year.
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82 schools improved from a D or F to an A or B rating.
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Only 18 campuses remain D-rated, a drop from 121 D/F-rated schools last year.
“Dozens of schools leapt from D and F ratings to A and B status,” Chief of Schools Sandi Massey said in the release. “These dramatic improvements show what’s possible when we commit to excellence for every student and work toward that every day.”
District leaders emphasized this impact on “historically underserved communities,” saying Black and Latino students now overwhelmingly attend high-quality campuses. A and B-rated schools are now present in every Houston community, from the East End to West Houston, the district said.
“Great public schools are the foundation of a thriving city,” said Board President Ric Campo. “Today’s results demonstrate Houston’s commitment to providing world-class education for all children. This transformation strengthens not just our schools, but our entire city’s future.”
Superintendent Miles called the announcement a “pivotal moment” and urged Houston to rally behind public education.
“Two years ago, nearly half our schools were rated D or F, with 121 failing campuses,” he said. “Today, our preliminary ratings show we have zero F-rated schools and almost 200 A/B campuses. We have a long way to go, but we’re not going back. We are clear-eyed and focused on the future.”
The Texas Education Agency is expected to release official school ratings later this month.
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