Welcome to the homepage of the Houston Independent School District. HISD has 276 schools and over 194,000 students, making it the largest district in Texas.

The Houston Independent School District is the largest school district in Texas and the eighth-largest in the United States. It serves over 189,000 students at 274 campuses and is one of the largest employers in Houston, with about 27,000 team members.

Houston ISD is changing the game for educators with higher salaries, exceptional benefits, professional development opportunities, and improved work-life harmony. Higher Salaries The starting salary for teachers at HISD is $64,000, higher than many school districts in the country.

Houston Independent School District. 4400 West 18th St. Houston, TX 77092-8501. Phone: 713-556-6000

At Houston Independent School District, we believe that every child deserves a life-changing education. We are committed to getting outstanding results for our students. Human Resources impacts student achievement by: Recruiting, selecting, retaining, and developing exceptional people. Providing employees excellent support and development.

HISD is an open enrollment district of choice, where a family can apply to any school in the district that meets a student’s needs.The School Choice process allows families to choose from hundreds of neighborhood and specialty school options via a single application.

Houston Independent School District. 4400 West 18th St. Houston, TX 77092-8501. Phone: 713-556-6000

Families can choose from strong neighborhood schools, magnet and specialized programs, Montessori, early college high schools, programs for gifted and talented students, and career and technical academies. Below, find out which schools serve your address; view boundary maps and school information; and learn about other options and school transfers.

The School Board is the official policy-making body of the Houston Independent School District. The board will hold regular monthly public meetings at 5:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month (except July) in the HISD Board Auditorium, 4400 West 18th Street.

Explore career opportunities at Houston Independent School District and join a team dedicated to transforming lives through education.