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Kinder H S for Performing and Visual Arts

Houston ISD · Harris County · 790 AUSTIN ST, Houston, TX 77002

(713)942-1960

10/10
#18
Rank 18 out of 1,276
Top 1%
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School Overview

Tucked into Houston's vibrant Midtown arts district, Kinder HSPVA is one of those rare public schools that genuinely nurtures both creative and academic ambition in equal measure — consistently ranking among the very best high schools in Texas. Students here are serious about their craft, whether that's dance, theatre, visual art, or music, while still holding their own at the top of statewide academic rankings. It's a natural fit for families with kids who've always felt like they belong in the art room or on the stage just as much as the classroom, and living in the heart of Houston means the city's museums, performance venues, and creative community are practically an extension of the school itself.

Student Demographics

386 students tested · 2023-24 school year

Ethnicity

White
128 (33%)
Hispanic
122 (32%)
African American
68 (18%)
Asian
39 (10%)
Other
29 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners10 (3%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged93 (24%)
Students with Disabilities14 (4%)

Staff & Teachers(2023-24)

769
Enrollment
48.7
Teachers (FTE)
15.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3.1
Administrators (FTE)