Houston Heights Apartments - Houston Heights Apartments for Rent

Houston, Texas

Houston Heights

Nearby Neighborhoods: Greater Heights, Washington Ave., Lazy Brook, Independence Heights, Northside Village, Fourth Ward, Neartown, Montrose, Garden Oaks, River Oaks, Downtown, Midtown, Northside, Fifth Ward, Museum District, Spring Branch East, Kashmere Gardens, Upper Kirby, Jensen

Houston Heights apartments are located in the neighborhood northwest of Downtown Houston. It is commonly referred to by locals as simply "The Heights." This neighborhood heavily enforces deed restrictions as a means of maintaining the character and charm of the Houston Heights neighborhood.

Older homes and private parks line Heights Boulevard. When Houston Heights was originally founded, it became a desirable place of residence for those who did not wish to live in the inner city surroundings. The Heights is a culturally diverse area.

K-12 public education for those in Houston Heights apartments is served by the Houston ISD. Some of the elementary schools in The Heights include Sinclair, Travis, Field, Harvard, Love and the Helms Community Center. Hamilton and Hogg are the two middle schools zoned to this area. Reagan and Waltrip are the two high schools. There also are charter schools in Houston Heights, including Houston Heights Learning Academy, Houston Outdoor Learning Academy and Houston Heights High School.

The Heights Transit Center provides easy access to city transportation for residents of Houston Heights apartments and homes. The transit center is run by METRO. There are a variety of delis, cafes and restaurants located in The Heights. Some of those include Collina's Italian Cafe, Heights Place Deli, Hickory Hollow and King Biscuit.

Shopping is a way of life in this old-world neighborhood. In fact, Houston Heights apartments are close to the Historic Houston Heights Shopping District. Patrons can enjoy shopping for antiques and vintage clothing. Also there to enjoy are the garden shops and art galleries. Jubilee contains a variety of interesting items.

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Schools & Demographics in Houston Heights

Demographics
Schools

School	Grades	Type
Crossroads Alternative School	K - 12	public
Immanuel Lutheran School	K - 8	private
Reagan High School	9 - 12	public
New Heights Christian Academy	K - 12	private
Houston Heights High School	9 - 12	state department of education
Love Elementary School	K - 5	public
Hamilton Middle School	5 - 8	public
Helms Elementary School	K - 5	public
Field Elementary School	K - 5	public
Harvard Elementary School	K - 5	public

Crossroads Alternative School

300 W 17th St
Houston, TX 77008

Mr. Raymond Glass
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	18

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms

Immanuel Lutheran School

306 E 15th St
Houston, TX 77008

Mrs. Kathy Swanstrom

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Before and After School Programs

Students Per Grade:
Total students	112

Full-time Teachers	12
Student/Teacher Ratio	9
Number of Classrooms	12

Reagan High School

413 E 13th St
Houston, TX 77008

Ms. Connie Berger
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	630
10th	411
11th	356
12th	310
Total students	1707

Full-time Teachers	52
Student/Teacher Ratio	33
Number of Classrooms	115

New Heights Christian Academy

1422 Dorothy St
Houston, TX 77008

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
No Child Left Behind

Students Per Grade:
Total students	63

Full-time Teachers	NOT REPORTED
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	12

Houston Heights High School

1125 Lawrence St
Houston, TX 77008

Mr. Richard Mik

Special Features:

Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Charter Schools
Gifted and Talented
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
9th	53
10th	57
11th	64
12th	41
Total students	239

Full-time Teachers	2
Student/Teacher Ratio	NOT REPORTED
Number of Classrooms	16

Love Elementary School

1120 W 13th St
Houston, TX 77008

Mr. Robert Chavarria
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	74
2nd	76
3rd	72
4th	47
5th	62
Total students	464

Full-time Teachers	29
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	29

Hamilton Middle School

139 E 20th St
Houston, TX 77008

Mr. Roger Bunnell
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education
Vocational Tecnology Education

Students Per Grade:
6th	424
7th	440
8th	423
Total students	1287

Full-time Teachers	77
Student/Teacher Ratio	17
Number of Classrooms	72

Helms Elementary School

503 W 21st St
Houston, TX 77008

Ms. Theresa Campos
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	75
2nd	82
3rd	60
4th	71
5th	59
Total students	534

Full-time Teachers	38
Student/Teacher Ratio	14
Number of Classrooms	28

Field Elementary School

703 E 17th St
Houston, TX 77008

Mr. John Hendrickson
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adequate Yearly Progress
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	63
2nd	53
3rd	41
4th	53
5th	46
Total students	384

Full-time Teachers	19
Student/Teacher Ratio	20
Number of Classrooms	30

Harvard Elementary School

810 Harvard St
Houston, TX 77007

Mr. Kevin Beringer
Houston Independent School District

Special Features:

Adult Education Classes
Advanced Placement
Alternative Programs
Before and After School Programs
English as a Second Language
Gifted and Talented
Magnet School
Site Based
Special Education

Students Per Grade:
1st	92
2nd	78
3rd	86
4th	85
5th	73
Total students	593

Full-time Teachers	37
Student/Teacher Ratio	16
Number of Classrooms	29

NOTE: The schools listed are designated from the center of the zip code and are just a sampling of the schools in this area. To find a particular school district and how it relates to a specific apartment, please contact the specific apartment directly. The schools listed below are located in the Houston area. To learn more about each school, select a school from the list above.

Community Characteristics

Located in Houston, this community has a population of 16,763

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