Houston Christian High School

2700 W Sam Houston Parkway N, Houston, TX, 77043-0770 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Everyone who works at Houston Christian High School (HCHS) is here because they are passionate about Christian education and shaping young lives. That remarkable dedication is the most valuable aspect of Houston Christian - to offer every student commitment to their success. HCHS provides rigorous academic programs that prepare every student for collegiate study, but our community goes beyond the classroom. Our faculty and staff engage students in service and leadership opportunities through student governance, athletics, and fine arts that build confidence and skills to assist in developing a life focus. We understand we are training tomorrow's leaders and examine issues that encourage students to seek knowledge and understanding before drawing conclusions. We educate for character because, in their future, our students will need the solid values and convictions that a Christian world view imparts....

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School Overview:

 
Houston Christian High School
School Membership(s) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered Grades 9 - 12
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported NILD
County Harris County, TX
Student Body
Total Students 484 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color 21% 36%
Students by Grade
Grade 9 - 132 students
Grade 10 - 137 students
Grade 11 - 104 students
Grade 12 - 111 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 54 teachers
Average Class Size 20
This School
(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1
Yearly Tuition Cost $15,200
Head of School Dr. Stephen Livingston
Admissions Director MaryJo Litwiller
Admissions Associate Janet Griffin
Sport
Total Sports Offered 16
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
CheeringCross Country
DanceDrill Team
Field HockeyFootball
GolfLacrosse
SoccerSoftball
SwimmingTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball

School Notes:

  • Everyone who works at Houston Christian High School (HCHS) is here because they are passionate about Christian education and shaping young lives. That remarkable dedication is the most valuable aspect of Houston Christian - to offer every student commitment to their success. HCHS provides rigorous academic programs that prepare every student for collegiate study, but our community goes beyond the classroom. Our faculty and staff engage students in service and leadership opportunities through student governance, athletics, and fine arts that build confidence and skills to assist in developing a life focus. We understand we are training tomorrow's leaders and examine issues that encourage students to seek knowledge and understanding before drawing conclusions. We educate for character because, in their future, our students will need the solid values and convictions that a Christian world view imparts.
  • Profile last updated: 07/23/2009

In the News:

  • Bulletin (Memorial Examiner)
    posted on November 5, 2009 at 07:42:04 am
    LIFELINE SUPPORT GROUP 7:30 p.m. Nov. 5 Church of the Ascension Episcopal Church 2525 Seagler 281-497-2238 Lifeline, a social/support group for widows and widowers, meets the first Thursday of each month. Newcomers are welcome.
  • Schools announce musicals for Tommy Tune competition (River Oaks Examiner)
    posted on October 1, 2009 at 06:09:42 am
    Not all the blockbuster musical productions this season will play in Houston’s theater district downtown. Many local high schools produce shows with talent and production values good enough to draw general audiences as well as supportive family and friends.
  • Brahmas opponent's talent level increases in Mustangs (Fort Bend Herald)
    posted on September 3, 2009 at 05:51:48 pm
    EAST BERNARD — After last Friday’s 33-0 shutout victory over the Palacios Sharks, the East Bernard Brahmas are hoping to keep it up against the bigger and tougher Houston Christian Mustangs.
  • Coffey Gets Unprecedented Deal (FOX 26 Houston)
    posted on August 13, 2009 at 08:34:37 pm
    Houston Christian High School pitcher Cameron Bryan Coffey has agreed to a contract with the Baltimore Orioles that will pay him one of the largest signing bonuses ever given to any player taken outside the top ten rounds of the draft according to his agent Rob Martin.
  • O's withdraw offer to draft pick Givens (Baltimore Sun)
    posted on August 13, 2009 at 02:18:53 am
    Jordan says club, 2nd-round pick have 'too much ground to cover' Jordan says club, 2nd-round pick have 'too much ground to cover'

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (77043)
School Zip (77043)
(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate) 24,470 people 20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 32% 23%
Population Average Age 33 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $45,141 $46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.4 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 37 years old 33 years old
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