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Houston Independent School District

Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

#2 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Texas
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Houston, TX
  • 249 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Diversity
      A+
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      A+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      A
    7. Administration
      A
    8. Sports
      NG
    9. Food
      A
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B-
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    Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts is a top rated, public, magnet school located in Houston, TX. It has 753 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1. According to state test scores, 95% of students are at least proficient in math and 99% in reading.
    hspva.org
    (713) 942-1960
    790 Austin Street
    Houston, TX 77002
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    Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    99%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    95%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
    1270
    363 responses
    Average ACT
    29
    93 responses
    AP Enrollment
    42%
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    Living in the Area
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B-
    2. Good for Families
      B
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $103,966
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,707
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $307,893
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    A
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.24 responses
    Poll
    92%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.24 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 88 responses
    Report
    • The Happening on Fridays, Halloween
      26%
    • Spaghetti Supper
      14%
    • The School Happening!
      13%
    • Spotlights
      11%
    • Any holiday/special happening
      11%
    • All performances-I get to see my friends shine!
      10%
    • Halloween
      9%

    Students

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    753
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    19%
    90%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.30 responses
    100%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.30 responses
    13%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.30 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    16:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $51,772
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    0%
    85%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.34 responses
    91%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.34 responses
    88%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.34 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    A-
    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
    90%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.40 responses
    55%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.40 responses
    80%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.40 responses
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    Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Reviews

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    The High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, also known as HSPVA, is best known for its involvement in arts in general. But much more lies beneath this school’s surface. The school’s academics are amazing, trumping many other schools year after year. Their main goal is to get students into the great colleges they want to. The student community is very diverse and welcoming, and there is a tremendous amount of culture within the walls of the old school. There are over forty clubs- which is quite a lot considering the school’s roughly 700 students. More clubs are added and replaced every year- if you don’t see anything you like one year, wait until the next one. Or, better yet, start your own! I absolutely love this school! It's a huge community, the teachers and the administration R all extremely student-friendly. That actually care about us! The academics is hard, but teachers really want to help you.
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    Overall, AMAZING school with bountiful opportunities for students pursuing the arts! As a junior visual artist, I have had access to classes I would never have taken at a regular high school such as welding or wood shop. My only critique is that the school is definitely always a high-stress environment. Balancing art with academics is very harsh and demanding as each course expects the best most all the time; this is especially prevalent due to our new school. We have so much more amenities, but that also means more output to "validate" our positions almost. Also, don't expect any sports, they are basically nonexistent. But, I mean, we do have a fitness room fifth floor and an awesome new shop so ehh... good trade off, I guess.
    The High School for the Preforming and Visual Arts, also known as HSPVA, is best known for its involvement in arts in general. But much more lies beneath this school’s surface. The school’s academics are amazing, trumping many other schools year after year. Their main goal is to get students into the great colleges they want to.
    The student community is very diverse and welcoming, and there is a tremendous amount of culture within the walls of the old school. There are over forty clubs- which is quite a lot considering the school’s roughly 700 students. More clubs are added and replaced every year- if you don’t see anything you like one year, wait until the next one. Or, better yet, start your own!
    We will be moving to a new school come January- perfect for a fresh start involving the community, culture, and clubs.