EASTWOOD ACADEMY

EASTWOOD ACADEMY is a secondary school of close-knit scale in HOUSTON, Texas, operated by HOUSTON ISD, serveing 365 students in grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 796 students per school, that is 54% smaller than typical.

Across the 273 schools in HOUSTON ISD (176,727 students total), EASTWOOD ACADEMY accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, EASTWOOD ACADEMY lists that nearly all students (96%) are Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 44% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, Staff filings list 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 17.1:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 15.1:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. An estimated 72% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), EASTWOOD ACADEMY is in the OUTPERFORMING tier of the BeatsExpectations model, which fits a per-state line through proficiency and FRL share. Schools with this campus's poverty mix typically land near 42.7%; this one delivers 76.6%, a residual of +34.0 points.

Around the school, Harris County reports that median household earnings sit near $74,983, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 13% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Harris County runs 1205 public schools (combined enrollment of about 886,911 students), of which EASTWOOD ACADEMY is one.

The closest other public school is NAVARRO MIDDLE, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts EASTWOOD ACADEMY at 1st of 8; the average score across the group is 44.4%.

Geographically, the school is in a downtown area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 15%: 427 students in 2018 compared to 365 in 2025.

On this page, members of the EASTWOOD ACADEMY community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.