Humble Independent School District began over 100 years ago as Harris County Common School District No. 28 with a single one-room schoolhouse. Today, with 47 campuses, more than 48,000 students and over 7,000 employees, Humble ISD is nationally recognized for the outstanding education it offers to students.
Humble ISD is the 6th fastest growing school district in Texas out of 1,020 districts, and is currently the 24th largest district in the state.
Frequently Requested Demographic Information about Humble ISD
Information is from the most recently published state report, which came out in 2023 and reflects 2022-2023 figures. The next state report is expected to be issued in December 2024, and will reflect 2023-2024 figures. Texas Education Agency data is used because it is considered the reliable source for comparative purposes among school districts, since the data is audited for every district using the same criteria. If you are seeking current year information, please call the Public Communications Office at 281-641-8200 for assistance.
TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS, 2022 - 48,758
2023 Accountability Rating: Not Available
TAPR 2022-2023 - Full Report for District - ratings, scores, demographics and more
Economically Disadvantaged | African American | Hispanic | White | Other | 2021-22 | English Language Learners |
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48.4% | 26% | 38.3% | 28.9% | 6.7% | 91.3% | 11.6% |
TAPR Data from the 2022-2023 report published in 2023
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Humble ISD covers a 90+ square mile area and includes the communities of Humble, Atascocita, Kingwood, Fall Creek, Eagle Springs, among others. Located about 17 miles northeast of downtown Houston and just minutes away from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, the suburban area is largely residential. However, a major mall and plenty of nearby stores and restaurants are convenient to those who prefer to stay close to home.
The Humble ISD community has enjoyed a long and successful commitment to excellence in Texas education, owing in part to the support of our families and business partners. A perfect example of this close and dynamic relationship is the Humble ISD Education Foundation, created in 1999 with $46,000 in donations. Today, through the help of generous supporters, more than $16.25 million in funds has been raised to provide the innovative and enriching projects taking place in our classrooms every day. A crowning achievement, the Insperity Humble ISD Observatory, houses four telescopes, a retractable roof, a teaching classroom and Internet capability. Humble ISD is one of a very few school districts in the United States to have its own observatory.
An exceptionally large number of parents support teachers by volunteering their time at our schools, and the Humble Council of PTAs plays a vital role in the success of our students. All campuses have active PTA/PTO or PTSA organizations and actively engaged booster clubs for sports and fine arts groups. Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's education. As our mission states, our purpose, in partnership with families and community, is to develop each child intellectually, artistically, emotionally, physically, and socially so that all students are life-long learners, complex thinkers, responsible global citizens and effective communicators.
Humble ISD students have a long history of outperforming students in Texas and the nation. The district's rating for 2022 is a B.
In 2020, 26 students received National Merit Scholar recognition in the achievement, commended, semifinalist, and finalist categories.
On the 2019 SAT, our students scored 76 points above the average Texas student. On state-mandated academic assessment tests, Humble ISD students traditionally score among the highest in Texas. Also, results of college entrance exams show district students scoring well above state and national averages. Surveys indicate that approximately 85% of our students plan to continue their education following graduation.
A quick overview of some of the special learning opportunities offered in Humble ISD includes:
Gifted & Talented - Humble ISD's GT programs begin in elementary school and continue into high school with Pre-AP, AP, IB, and Honors classes. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide experiences whereby students will be challenged academically, socially, and emotionally to achieve their greatest potential to manage change and to have a sense of responsibility for self, school, community, and society.
International Baccalaureate - Our district began offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program at Humble High School in 2008-2009 as an alternative to Advanced Placement courses. The IB Diploma Program is a highly respected, highly credible, educational program that prepares students for success beyond the classroom and is recognized by the world's leading colleges and universities. IB courses offer a college-level curriculum with international-mindedness at the high school level. The IB Diploma Program is a two-year program that starts in the 11th grade, and IB exams are taken at the end of the senior year.
Dual Credit - Humble ISD, in a longstanding partnership with Lone Star College Kingwood, continues to offer students opportunities to earn both high school and college credit for courses taken as part of our Dual Credit Program. This program offers high school students an opportunity to take challenging classes while paying a discounted fee for college credit hours that transfer to public universities in Texas.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) - The AVID system has been in place at many of our middle and high schools since 2010. AVID targets students in the academic middle, who in most cases, would be the first in their families to attend college; these are students who are capable of completing a rigorous curriculum but are falling short of their potential. AVID places these students on the college track, requiring them to enroll in their school’s toughest courses, such as Honors and Advanced Placement®. To support them in the rigorous coursework, AVID students learn organizational and study skills, develop critical thinking, learn to ask probing questions, receive academic help from peers and college tutors, and participate in enrichment and motivational activities to make their college dreams reality.
Guy M. Sconzo Early College High School - Imagine a school where you attend college while you are still in high school. Imagine a school where your dreams of tomorrow are started today...Sconzo Early College High School. In partnership with Lone Star College-Kingwood, Sconzo Early College High School is a small school where qualified students can earn both a high school diploma and an Associate's degree or up to two years of credit toward a Bachelor's degree.
Distance Learning - Distance learning is being used by students to take advantage of opportunities to interact with experts, collaborate with others, and go on virtual field trips. Homebound students can communicate with their teachers and classmates, and they can take online classes. Humble ISD became the first K-12 school district to win the Outstanding Commitment to Excellence and Innovation in Distance Learning Award (2008-2009). Previously, only colleges or universities won this honor.
Mentoring - The AIM (Academic Individual Mentor) Program brings community volunteers to two Humble ISD middle schools to establish and pursue academic goals with at-risk students. The program received a 2010 Gold Award from the Texas Assn. for Partners in Education.
One of the fastest growing districts in the state, Humble has been in an aggressive building program for a number of years. Its attractive, well-maintained elementary, middle and high school campuses are primarily closed concepts with flexibility for team teaching activities. Most students are assigned to schools within their neighborhoods.
Bond funds were provided for the renovation of the district's high schools, a new middle school, and several new elementary schools. High schools are state-of-the-art facilities designed to promote small learning communities. The goal is to build stronger relationships, keep track of learning, have available advising, and promote effective learning.
Turner Stadium, which serves as the home stadium for all five comprehensive high schools in Humble ISD, has been completely renovated, and hosted the 2016 Junior Olympics track and field events.
Our purpose, in partnership with families and community, is to develop each child intellectually, artistically, emotionally, physically, and socially so that all students are life-long learners, complex thinkers, responsible global citizens and effective communicators.
We envision schools where students and staff are enthusiastically engaged in learning within local and virtual environments. We see schools that encourage collaboration and cultivate a sense of belonging. We see learning standards that are rigorous and relevant. We see learning standards that inspire creativity and problem solving. Ultimately, we see schools that prepare students for many paths and that empower them with skills to successfully live in a rapidly changing world.
The Humble ISD Board of Trustees adopted four district goals to achieve the mission and vision.
Safety: Study, plan and implement best practices in school safety to provide the most safe and secure schools possible.
Resource Alignment: Align all resources (time, money, and talent) with the highest priorities of Humble ISD -- safety, talent, instruction, and culture.
Quality Staff: Attract and retain the most talented staff available for our students.
Quality Instruction: Provide high quality instruction and learning opportunities in core areas; provide opportunities for students to develop important skills (POG) through modern, personalized instructional strategies that promote engagement, retention, and transfer of content and skills.
Culture: Maintain and grow the family-like culture of Humble ISD in the best interest of the students, staff, and community.
PASA provided an update at the January 9, 2024 Board of Trustees Meeting:
PASA provided an update in May 2020 that included the study of current student locations, potential growth based on new housing, trends occurring in student relocation patterns throughout the District, and economic factors relevant to both the District and the nation. PASA projects student data for a school district by using forward looking techniques and does not rely on past rates of change.
Housing Projections, Ratios of Students per Household,Student Enrollment Projections, and Long Range Planning
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Introductory materials comparing the District to surrounding districts
Economic data
Recent enrollment trends by grade
Chapter 2 - Housing Projections
Planning Unit maps
Maps and spreadsheets of projected housing occupancies – both single- and multifamily – for the 10-year timeframe
Maps containing aerial imagery and data on parcels, subdivisions, and multi-family complexes
Chapter 3 - Current Students
Counts of current students per occupied single-family and multi-family home
Geocoded students in map and spreadsheet form
Recent trends in students by existing development
Private and Charter school enrollment estimates
Chapter 4 - Student Projections
Three scenarios of Districtwide, grade level growth: Low Growth, Moderate Growth, and High Growth
Charts containing projections by Planning Unit, based on the Moderate Scenario of Growth
Maps detailing the projections by Attendance Zone
Charts of current transfers by attendance zone
Maps and charts detailing the projected student population compared to the capacity of each facility
Humble ISD asked PASA to provide an update for neighborhoods in the southern portion of the district, where we are building new schools. PASA provided us with student population projections by planning unit and then aggregated those planning units into the current attendance zones. The PASA update reflects children residing in neighborhoods, but does not take into consideration how special programs or transfers at schools impact enrollment.
