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Top Houston ISD (HISD) Magnet Schools of 2025

Analysis of Houston School Choice Lottery for 2025-2026 The most popular Houston ISD (HISD) magnet schools for 2024-2025 are Harvard Elementary School, Pin Oak Middle School, and DeBakey High School. The application cycle for the 2025-2026 school year took place the previous year, between 2024-2025. Families had relatively decent chances of [...]

2026-02-05T10:33:32-06:00February 5th, 2026|Favorites, Schools|

Houston’s Richest Public Schools, Best Home Values, and Most Gentrified Neighborhoods

The best Houston public schools are often in the most expensive neighborhoods, and the average cost to buy into those areas like central Houston's West University is now north of $1.7 million. However, there are great schools in more affordable areas too, particularly neighborhoods receiving significant private investment. For [...]

, 2026-02-05T15:36:59-06:00February 2nd, 2026|Favorites, Schools|

Texas High School Graduation Requirements

Texas high school students have two main pathways to graduation: the Texas Foundation High School Program, and the Texas First Early High School Diploma Program. Since the 2014-2015 school year, the Foundation High School Program (FHSP) has been the default route for graduation for all Texas public high school students. [...]

2026-02-04T09:53:17-06:00February 18th, 2025|College, Favorites|
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