Houston H S vs Idea Najim Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston H S
San Antonio · Public high · Grades 9–12
800 students
Idea Najim Academy
San Antonio · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
540 students
| Measure | Houston H S San Antonio, Texas | Idea Najim Academy San Antonio, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1377 of 1,419 | #4404 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #15090 of 16,910 | #44530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 800 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| city | San Antonio | San Antonio |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (21.1 vs 20.5).
- •Idea Najim Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Idea Najim Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Idea Najim Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.5% vs 95.1%).
- •Houston H S does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 22.5).
- •Houston H S is the larger school with 800 students compared with 540.
- •Houston H S is a public school while Idea Najim Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Houston H S better than Idea Najim Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Houston H S and Idea Najim Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Antonio and San Antonio in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston H S: 800. Idea Najim Academy: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston H S and Idea Najim Academy rank in Texas?
Houston H S is 1377th of 1,419 and Idea Najim Academy is 4404th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).