Houston Heights High School operates open enrollment schools and is based in Southeast Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 78.3% Hispanic and 80.9% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
City-Large
ESC Region
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$54,596
in 2025,
up
$10,952
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,659per year
+$16,335
since 2015
State347thof 1,081
Region61stof 81
Peers76thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,481per year
+$9,021
since 2015
State686thof 1,182
Region78thof 83
Peers132ndof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,878per year
+$7,823
since 2015
State868thof 1,191
Region77thof 83
Peers116thof 165
All teachers
$54,596per year
+$10,952
since 2015
State901stof 1,201
Region83rdof 87
Peers129thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$54,659per year
State347thof 1,081
Region61stof 81
Peers76thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,481per year
State686thof 1,182
Region78thof 83
Peers132ndof 164
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$58,878per year
State868thof 1,191
Region77thof 83
Peers116thof 165
All teachers
$54,596per year
State901stof 1,201
Region83rdof 87
Peers129thof 169
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.