Houston Outdoor Learning Academy (HOLA)

2731 Houston Avenue, Houston, TX, 77009 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Houston Outdoor Learning Academy, or HOLA, is a full-time school for students in grades 6 through 12 who wish to combine their innate curiosity, love of the outdoors, and academic growth into an educational setting that uses a hands-on approach to enhance self-esteem, multiple intelligences, academic knowledge, social skills, and personal success. Houston Outdoor Learning Academy is comprised of an incredibly dedicated group of staff members. Coming from various backgrounds and walks of life, one thing they have in common is their love of teaching. Each teacher at H.O.L.A. gets to know each and every student who attends the school on a personal level, creating an environment of understanding and mutual respect that is very important, yet hard to find in an educational atmosphere....

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School Overview:

 
Houston Outdoor Learning Academy (HOLA)
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) National Coalition of Alternative Community Schools
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades 6 - 12
Learning Differences Supported yes
Year Founded 2000
County Harris County, TX
Student Body
Total Students 16 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color 38% 28%
Students by Grade
Grade 6 - 1 students
Grade 7 - 4 students
Grade 9 - 5 students
Grade 10 - 1 students
Grade 12 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 4 teachers
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:4 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 177 days
Hours in School Day for Students 8 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $10,500
% on Financial Aid 20%
Head of School Dan Zimmerman

School Notes:

  • Houston Outdoor Learning Academy, or HOLA, is a full-time school for students in grades 6 through 12 who wish to combine their innate curiosity, love of the outdoors, and academic growth into an educational setting that uses a hands-on approach to enhance self-esteem, multiple intelligences, academic knowledge, social skills, and personal success. Houston Outdoor Learning Academy is comprised of an incredibly dedicated group of staff members. Coming from various backgrounds and walks of life, one thing they have in common is their love of teaching. Each teacher at H.O.L.A. gets to know each and every student who attends the school on a personal level, creating an environment of understanding and mutual respect that is very important, yet hard to find in an educational atmosphere.
  • Profile last updated: 07/12/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (77009)
School Zip (77009)
(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate) 42,380 people 20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 18% 23%
Population Average Age 31 years old 33 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $32,995 $46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.6 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 62 years old 33 years old
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Zipcode (77009)


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% Owning / % Renting 53% / 47% 59% / 41%

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