Magnet School
Energy Institute High School
- grade BOverall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Houston, TX
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 87 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade C
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade C minus
- Health & Safetygrade B
- Administrationgrade C minus
- Sportsgrade unavailable
- Foodgrade C+
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade C
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Energy Institute High School Rankings
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
62%
Percent Proficient - Math
37%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1150
175 responses
Average ACT
26
49 responses
AP Enrollment
49%
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- Cost of Livinggrade C+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade C+
Median Household Income
$64,624
National
$62,843Median Rent
$1,359
National
$1,062Median Home Value
$286,134
National
$217,500Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
grade B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 80%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school. 10 responses
Poll
- 60%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there. 10 responses
Students
Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
764
Free or Reduced Lunch
56%
- 100%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive. 10 responses
- 70%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy. 10 responses
- 0%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic. 10 responses
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$50,258
Teachers in First/Second Year
31.8%
- 88%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons. 16 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students. 16 responses
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom. 16 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
grade C minus
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$13,833 / year
National
$12,239- 44%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in. 16 responses
- 13%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need. 16 responses
- 38%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations. 16 responses
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Energy Institute High School Reviews
Rating 3.85 out of 5 87 reviews
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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.
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.
Energy is a bit of a niche school that works unlike the vast majority of other high schools do. Instead of providing each student with a beefy textbook, material is taught through interesting projects that promote engagement and give people an excellent opportunity to meet new people. Many of the friends I keep up with even today (now that I am attending college) I met during these projects. However, it is worth noting that material is taught when doing these projects, it can be difficult to understand the core concepts of the class if you focus too much on the project — which makes up a decent chunk of your grade. Furthermore, the projects often take too long, detracting from time that could otherwise be used for teaching new content (for instance, I never learned about series and sequences in my calculus class).
In general, if you want to play sports and have a traditional high school experience, EIHS is worth considering. If you want something new, then it might be for you.
In general, if you want to play sports and have a traditional high school experience, EIHS is worth considering. If you want something new, then it might be for you.