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High school · Grades 9–12 · Houston ISD

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Heights High School

TEA rating A · score 90 of 100 (2025) · 2,426 students

Address: 413 E 13th St, Houston, TX 77008

Phone: (713) 865-4400

Website: houstonisd.org (opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Houston ISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

533 homes for sale in the Heights High School zone

Scope: homes inside the Heights High School attendance zone, as published for Houston ISD.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

Heights High School at a glance

Schools & TEA

A

TEA rating 2025

Score 90 of 100

2,426

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

19.7:1

Students per teacher

9–12

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
85%
Meets grade level
61%
Masters grade level
21%

Teachers average 13.1 years of experience. Average teacher salary $72,975. Four-year graduation rate 98%.

TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025A90
2024C79
2023B84
2022B83
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019B84
2018NRMet Standard79

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Mr Ian Olmstead (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market in the Heights High School zone

Scope: homes inside the Heights High School attendance zone. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$688,425Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$321Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
492Homes for saleright now
4.8Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Balanced market

492 homes are for sale in the Heights High School zone; at the last six months' sales pace that is 4.8 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $688,425.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$770,000

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

+13% YoY

a year ago: $680,000

71

Homes sold

last 30 days

-14% YoY

a year ago: 83

76

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

-21% YoY

a year ago: 96

$324

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

+1% YoY

a year ago: $320

162

New listings

last 30 days

-30% YoY

a year ago: 232

92

Went pending

last 30 days

+15% YoY

a year ago: 80

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around Heights High School

What's Nearby

Scope: 407 places mapped inside the attendance zone.

What's nearby

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Amenities mapped near Heights High School: 175 restaurants, 40 places of worship, 39 coffee shops, 35 parks & trails, 29 grocery stores, 18 banks, 18 gas stations, 14 schools, 13 gyms & fitness, 7 pharmacies, 4 veterinary, 3 daycares, 3 police stations, 3 libraries, 2 dog parks, 2 post offices, 1 hospitals, 1 emergency rooms.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes inside the Heights High School attendance zone. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

1%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

0.4 mi

Nearest fire station

Heights Fire Department (straight line)

65

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

Houston Police Department

Violent
7.2
Serious property
32.9
Total
40.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-07 to 2026-06 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.7.

Block-level: incident counts aggregated to this address’s HPD police beat. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 34 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

100%

Tracts with fiber service

8,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

13

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
Ezee FiberFiber to the Premises8,000 Mbps
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless1,000 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps
T-MobileLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
Viasat IncGSO Satellite100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 79 homes for sale in the Heights High School zone; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

7min

Downtown Houston

14min

The Galleria

24min

Bush / IAH Airport

16min

Texas Medical Center

28min

Hobby Airport

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Nearby schools and places

Good to know

Heights High School: common questions

What is Heights High School's TEA rating?
Heights High School received a A (90 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a C in 2024.
What homes for sale are zoned to Heights High School?
492 homes for sale sit inside the Heights High School attendance zone published for Houston ISD, from our MLS feed. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Houston ISD for the most current information.
What grades does Heights High School serve?
Heights High School serves grades 9–12 and enrolls about 2,426 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact Heights High School?
The campus is at 413 E 13th St, Houston, TX 77008. Call (713) 865-4400. Website: www.houstonisd.org.

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Questions about Heights High School

About the school

  • How many students attend Heights High School?

    Heights High School enrolled 2,426 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades 9 to 12. TEA reports about 19.7 students per teacher. Heights High School is part of Houston ISD. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What grades does Heights High School serve?

    Heights High School serves grades 9 to 12 and is listed by TEA as a high campus in Houston ISD. Grade spans and campus types are set by the district and can change, so confirm them with the school before you plan around them. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Which schools are near Heights High School?

    Campuses near Heights High School: Field Elementary (Elementary, 0.5 miles), Hogg Middle School (Middle, 0.6 miles), Harvard Elementary (Elementary, 0.7 miles), Hamilton Middle School (Middle, 0.7 miles), Browning Elementary (Elementary, 0.9 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at Heights High School?

    TEA reports that teachers at Heights High School have an average of 13.1 years of experience and an average salary of $72,975, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Homes for sale

  • How many homes are for sale near Heights High School and what do they cost?

    There are 492 homes inside the Heights High School attendance zone for sale right now, with a median list price of $627,000 and a median of $281 per square foot. The median listing age is 74 days, and 38 have had a price cut. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Heights High School are new or under contract?

    Right now the Heights High School attendance zone has 492 homes for sale, 13 listed recently and 111 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Heights High School listed in?

    Homes for sale in the Heights High School attendance zone by list price: 14 under $250K, 151 $250K to $500K, 215 $500K to $1M, 113 $1M+. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near Heights High School have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the Heights High School attendance zone right now are Houston Heights (43), Sunset Heights (27), Brooke Smith (13), Edge Condos (10), The Residences At The Allen (8), Castanie (5), North Norhill (5), Memorial Heights (4). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

Ratings

  • What is Heights High School's TEA accountability rating?

    Heights High School received a A (90 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 C, 2023 B, 2022 B. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at Heights High School?

    On the STAAR tests at Heights High School, 85% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 61% reached Meets and 21% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What is the graduation rate at Heights High School?

    TEA reports a graduation rate of 98.2% for Heights High School in its 2024-25 report. Graduation rates describe one class and are reported by TEA on a lag, so use them as context alongside the campus's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to Heights High School before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask Houston ISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near Heights High School are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Heights High School have had a price cut?

    About 33% of the 493 homes for sale in the Heights High School attendance zone have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 16% to 42%. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near Heights High School?

    For homes that sold in the Heights High School attendance zone, the monthly average time on the market ran from 65 to 123 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 493 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 121 days. About 33% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near Heights High School?

    By months of supply, the Heights High School attendance zone is a balanced market right now: 4.8 months of supply, with 492 homes for sale against 628 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. Source: our listing data.

Getting around

  • How long is the drive from Heights High School to downtown Houston and other job centers?

    The typical drive from the Heights High School attendance zone to Downtown Houston is about 7 minutes, based on measured drive times from 79 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 14 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 24 minutes, Texas Medical Center 16 minutes, Hobby Airport 28 minutes. Actual time depends on the route and the hour, so test the drive at the time you would make it.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near Heights High School in a flood zone?

    About 1% of the homes for sale in the Heights High School attendance zone are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near Heights High School?

    Homes that sold in the Heights High School attendance zone over the last six months had a median sale price of $688,425. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $607,500 to $750,000. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near Heights High School?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the Heights High School attendance zone is $321. In August it was $341, against $329 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near Heights High School in the past year?

    About 1,133 homes sold in the Heights High School attendance zone over the 12 months to August 2026, and 628 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 1,157 sold, so sales were 2% lower in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near Heights High School?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near Heights High School, the median sale price was higher in 8 of those months and lower in 4. Closed sales over the 12 months were 2% fewer than the 12 months before. Month-to-month medians are noisy, and this describes the past, not a forecast. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near Heights High School?

    Within the area we map around Heights High School, our What's Nearby data lists 29 grocery stores, 175 restaurants, 39 coffee shops, 35 parks, 7 pharmacies, 18 banks, 18 gas stations. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near Heights High School?

    Around Heights High School, 13 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 8,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in all of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near Heights High School?

    Of the 492 homes for sale in the Heights High School attendance zone, 95 are new construction and 397 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near Heights High School?

    Among homes for sale in the Heights High School attendance zone: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 923 square feet with 1 bedrooms and 1 bathrooms, built about 20 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 1,884 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 21 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 2,495 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 13 years ago; in the $1m+ band the typical home is about 3,416 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, built about 3 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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