Hightower High School is a secondary school located at 3333 Hurricane Lane, Missouri City, Texas, United States, adjacent to The Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road. Hightower is administered by Fort Bend Independent School District and its mascot is Poseidon, but they are known as the Hightower Hurricanes.
Serving 2,312 students in grades 9-12, Hightower 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,312 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hightower High School's student population of 2,312 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,312 students
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Black, Silver, Hunter green
School Rankings
Hightower 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 Hightower High School is 0.57, 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
#7097 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
6%
Hispanic
34%
54%
Black
56%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Fort Bend Independent School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Poseidon
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hightower High School's ranking?
Hightower High School is ranked #7097 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hightower High School often compared to?
Hightower High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ridge Point High School, Lawrence E Elkins High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hightower High School?
The graduation rate of Hightower High School is 90%, which is equal to the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hightower High School?
2,312 students attend Hightower High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hightower High School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hightower High School?
Hightower High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hightower High School offer ?
Hightower High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hightower High School part of?
Hightower High School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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