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Houston Independent School District

Energy Institute High School

#9 in Best Magnet High Schools in Houston Area
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Houston, TX
  • 65 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      B+
    7. Administration
      C-
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      C
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    Energy Institute High School is an above average, public, magnet school located in Houston, TX. It has 706 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 82% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.
    houstonisd.org
    (713) 802-4620
    1808 Sampson St
    Houston, TX 77003
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    83%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    82%
    Average Graduation Rate
    —
    Average SAT
    1140
    148 responses
    Average ACT
    26
    46 responses
    AP Enrollment
    38%
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    Living in the Area
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $54,486
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,007
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $180,451
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    B+
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    71%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.7 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.7 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 11 responses
    Report
    • We have no traditions
      45%
    • Field day on the last day of school
      27%
    • Haunted House.
      18%
    • Girls Lock in.
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    706
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    63%
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.7 responses
    57%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.7 responses
    0%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.7 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $51,772
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    24.7%
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.13 responses
    77%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.13 responses
    69%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.13 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Very Low
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,544/ year
    National
    $12,239
    46%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.13 responses
    8%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.13 responses
    38%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.13 responses
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    I have mixed feelings about my time at Energy. For those who love engineering ,and would like to pursue that career path, this is the place for you! Every semester we take on one large project. The projects require teamwork, extensive research, and careful planning. While I enjoy project based learning, it is hard to love my school 100 percent. Because Energy is STEM based, they do not have very many artistic electives. As a person who loves theater, film production, and dance, I wish there were better outlets to express these passions. Despite not having actual electives, a great number of clubs have sprouted in the last year. These clubs aim to give the artistic students the creative outlet we desire. The curriculum is intensive; however if you make sure to do your work on time and study you will do just fine. The only other thing I wish to see change is that they better prepare students for the SAT. I hope they make SAT prep a required class because.
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    There isn't any exciting high school events. No sports (only soccer and baseball, but not anymore), certain administrators are unbelievably strict, no dances, and no exciting events. The school is broke and needs fundraising for every event, but admin are so strict about the fundraising, that they shut down every idea. They're having a dance, but there's a contract???? for a dance?? How that make sense? Nobody wants to go because they don't want to sign contracts that are strict. Administration is very sexist especially about dress code. There's a dress code for PROM! Obviously there would be an understanding, but its ridiculous. Small little things that can get you dress coded at prom? The only dance we would experience. Energy is racist as well, allowing the primarily white robotics club do fundraisers, but shoot down ideas of some kids of color.
    EIHS is pretty diverse but has its own set of issues. The teachers, for the most part, are good, but the bad ones stick out like a sore thumb. The homework/work load is extremely sporadic and students usually suffer because of some teachers inability to spread out word out evenly. The start of the semester is usually extremely easy, but becomes insufferable as the semester closes. The work load also heavily depends on which teachers you are stuck with. Friends with different teachers with the same course have had very different experiences with stress as well as the difficulty with the course work. We also have a lot of arbitrary rules such as ‘no hooded jackets’, ‘ no headbands wider than 2 inches’ and things relating to that. However, the PBL style of teaching makes up for some of the negatives of energy, and generally makes learning a lot easier.