HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver Houston Schools: Becoming #GreatAllOver November 21, 2013 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver HISD is the largest school district in Texas, and the seventh largest in the United States. 2  330 Square Miles  210,047 Students  26,868 Employees  282 Schools  106 Languages Spoken Large & Diverse District

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver HISD is the largest school district in Texas, and the seventh largest in the United States. 3  330 Square Miles  210,047 Students  26,868 Employees  282 Schools  106 Languages Spoken Large & Diverse District

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver HISD is the largest school district in Texas, and the seventh largest in the United States. 4  330 Square Miles  210,047 Students  26,868 Employees  282 Schools  106 Languages Spoken Large & Diverse District

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver 5  Neighborhood Schools  Magnet Programs  Charter Schools  Montessori  College Prep/Dual Credit  Dual Language Programs  International Baccalaureate  Vanguard/Gifted & Talented  Career & Technical Academies HISD is a district of choice providing a diverse portfolio of educational options individually tailored to meet all students’ needs.

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver 6 By placing an emphasis on academic rigor and teacher quality, we’re making great strides.  $186 million in scholarships offered to HISD seniors in 2013  15 Advanced Placement courses offered at every HISD high school

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver 7 SAT participation and AP passing rates are on the rise, which means our student success is too.

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver 33 Schools on the Washington Post High School Challenge Index HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver 8 Greater Houston Regional Annual School Rankings listed 15 HISD schools in the top 30 Featured in US News & World Report Best High Schools

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver HISD became America’s Top Urban School District upon earning the 2013 Broad Prize. HISD: The 2013 Broad Prize  Boosted student success  Closed achievement gaps  Ensured students are college and career ready HISD is the only district to have won the award twice. 9

HISD Becoming #GreatAllOver Houston Schools: Becoming #GreatAllOver November 21, 2013 HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT