Heights High School

Heights High School (Houston, TX) – for $35,069 to update lighting and sound systems to reflect current technology and industry standards, which will allow students to run shows, join college programs, and compete with other district schools, all of which have modern equipment. Heights High School is a Title I Houston Independent School District, International Baccalaureate Program Magnet School with a focus on whole student learning and data driven instruction. The school has over 2,300 students, with over 80% of the population being Hispanic. Although situated in an upper-class neighborhood, the majority of students come from underprivileged families and backgrounds. However, the diverse student body maintains a high work ethic, strong moral compass, and a genuine desire to learn. Despite the array of broken homes and low-income families within the student body, the usual teenage exploration of experiences are still present, making after-school activities an important part of student life.