



HOUSTON AND GULF COAST AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Parents and families face many choices when it comes to their child’s education. When enrolling in one of Houston area’s Independent School Districts schools, students can discover their potential and thrive. Advanced academics, dual language, and STEM, are just a few of the 180 programs offered. Career pathways within the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program gives students a leg up on the job market post graduation.
From PreK through graduation, Houston public schools provide academic and extracurricular programs that contribute to a student’s development. Leadership and character development are interwoven into the fabric of a school’s culture and/or offered through programs. Special education services, free developmental testing, and qualified educators for special needs students are foundational to public schools. Gifted and Talented programs, dual credit, and AP courses offer advanced academics to challenge and prepare students for college.
Traditional public schools provide services that support a student’s health and safety. Nurses, counselors, and child nutrition staff support a child’s well-being.
Most importantly, traditional public school teachers are accredited and many have advanced degrees. The sense of community and family are often generated by the care and dedication teachers provide daily

EXPLORE HOUSTON SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Explore what Houston and Gulf Coast area’s Independent School Districts offer and connect directly to Houston ISDs and schools.
HOUSTON SCHOOL PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT


Alvin CTE Students Learn Dental Skills
When Alvin ISD dental assistant students from JB Hensler College and Career Academy work with their first patients in a dentist’s office, they’ll be old


Fort Bend Students Visit with Movie Science Consultant
Students in a class at Fort Bend ISD‘s Malala Elementary received a surprise presentation from NOPE movie science consultant and marine biologist Kelsi Rutledge. Malala


Clear Creek ISD Hosts State Robotics Competition
Clear Creek ISD made history by hosting the first UIL Robotics 2023 VEX Pilot State Championship at the CCISD Robotics Event Center. The VEX Robotics