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Furr High School

Houston ISD · Harris County · 520 MERCURY, Houston, TX 77013

(713)675-1118

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2/10
#1092
Rank 1092 out of 1,276
English Language Arts2/10 · #1217 · 11th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #906 · 29th percentile
Science2/10 · #1127 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Furr High School sits in the Eastside Houston community, a working-class neighborhood with deep roots and a strong sense of cultural identity — largely Latino and deeply connected to its surrounding families. The school has made headlines in recent years for its focus on restorative practices and student well-being, making it a place where staff invest in the whole student, not just test scores. Families who prioritize a school that's working hard to build something meaningful from the ground up, and who want their kids to feel seen and supported, may find Furr worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

749 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
608 (81%)
African American
128 (17%)
Other
13 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners435 (58%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged712 (95%)
Students with Disabilities81 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

1,017
Enrollment
78.7
Teachers (FTE)
12.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
6.1
Administrators (FTE)

Graduation Rate

78.9%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

13
AP Courses
offered
38.8%
AP Participation
of students
455
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #572 · 64th percentile

49 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Texas.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found