Houston Christian High School is a college preparatory school dedicated to the highest academic standards for the development of moral character, the enrichment of spiritual lives, and the perpetuation of growth in Christian ideals.
Our Vision: Inspiring young people to lead: uniting faith, intellect, and gifts to reach their greatest promise.
Core Values: Honor, Community, Heritage, Scholarship
Houston Christian is founded under the providence of God and with the conviction that there is a need for a school in this community that will train the minds, develop moral character, and enrich the spiritual lives. Because of this, biblical principles are woven throughout all classes and extracurriculars, allowing students, staff, and visitors to see Christ in every aspect of life.
507 students
441 families
*86% are 1 HC student families
72 zip codes
35% self-reported diversity
14 denominations
HC Families:
26% Baptist
25% Non-denominational/Bible
14% Catholic
10% Methodist
9% Presbyterian
5% Lutheran
4% None
3% Church of Christ
3% Other Christian Denomination
<1% Other Non-Christian Faith
HC Faculty & Staff:
41% Non-denominational/Bible
30% Baptist
7% Methodist
7% Presbyterian
4% Catholic
2% Church of Christ
2% Lutheran
2% Episcopalian
7% Other Christian denomination
HC Families:
10% Houston’s First Baptist
7% Second Baptist Church
4% Grace Presbyterian Church
3% St. Cecilia Catholic Church
3% Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
2% Hope City
2% Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church
HC Faculty & Staff:
7% Second Baptist Church
6% Houston’s First Baptist
5% Bayou City Fellowship
5% Ecclesia
5% Tallowood Baptist
4% Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church
2% Memorial Drive United Methodist Church
69% other area churches/no church affiliation
64% other area churches
2023-2024: 507 students
2022-2023: 498 students
2021-2022: 476 students
2020-2021: 447 students
2019-2020: 422 students
Two pathways to earn college credit while at HC
60% National AP Pass Rate Colorado Christian University
Our 2023 Graduates: 133 students
30% Attend Out of State Colleges
33% Attend Private Colleges
96% Attend Four-Year Colleges
4% Attend Two-Year Colleges
11% Participate in Collegiate Sports Received $7.8 Million in scholarships
Matt Zatopek
2023 Mustangs Competing at the Next Level: 13
The University of Texas
Chance Thalmann
Nazarene College
Haley Killough
Samford University
Grady Tierney
Saint Vincent College
Dominic Cestero
Rhodes College
Loghan Johnson
Texas Tech University
D’Asia Thomas
Georgia Tech University
Bam Bennett
Austin College
Willie Elliott
Millsaps College
Grady Guindon
Wisconsin Lutheran College
Calder Hodge
Tyler Junior College
CJ Barnes
Colorado Christian University
Madison Williams
Hardin-Simmons University
2023 Guys & Dolls Production 31 nominations, the most in school history, and 9 Finalists. Won 4 Tommy Tune Awards: Back to Back Best Director, Back to Back Best Choreography, Best Technical Achievement, and Best Dancer. Top Tommy Tune College Scholarship Award.
HC Band
Andrew Braun ‘23
1st chair trombone
TMEA 6A Region, 3rd chair trombone
TMEA 6A Region
Wind Ensemble & All-State Trombone.
HC Choir Performs
8 students received a superior rating for their solo at 2023
TPSMEA; Yianni
Rokas ‘24 1st chair
Bass 1 for the
TPSMEA All-State
HC DOXA Advanced Dance produced two Stand Out Ballet Scholarships and one Stand Out Tap Scholarship
HC Orchestra
Daniel Kuo ’23 Orchestra Principal
Cellist, 1st chair
Cello, TMEA 6A
Region 27 Orchestra, 1st chair Cello -
TPSMEA All State.
HC Visual Arts
Karli Kapche ‘24 “You Can Cow-nt on Me"
Best of Show at
HLSR
2023 Strategic Focus
Culture ●
Courageous Community ● Christian Identity ● Desire for Excellence
Academics
● Intentional lesson design
● Research-based best practices
● Classroom community/culture
● Speakers from within our walls
● Focus on including music and liturgy across the denominations
● Greater utilization of student leaders in worship
● Availability of Chapel services to parents
Deep dive into quantitative and qualitative research, analytical thought, debate, public speaking and producing an empirical research document.
Students apply and are selected for DSP. Currently serving 40 students. Graduates earn a yellow stole for Commencement representing that they are scholars for life and their diploma indicates the DSP.
All 9th graders take Introduction to Christian Leadership.
10th-12th graders take Leadership electives
ALL students can complete tasks to earn stamps on their passport. Completion of 25 activities by the end of Senior year earns leadership endorsement on the diploma and graduates wear a red stole at Commencement.
New Innovation Studio: flexible workspace that houses our Innovation for Social Change class and our Robotics and Engineering class and club. Our studio showcases the creative and innovative work of HC’s students and faculty.
Innovation for Social Change: This course explores critical global issues within the spheres of society, environment, culture, and economics. Students learn and practice frameworks of Design Thinking, research, and collaboration.
HC teachers and Bush Center Interns traveled to China to teach the Curriculum for International Study of Leadership in July 2023.
We will have a delegation from the two schools in China with us at Houston Christian in January & February.
● The Bush Center & Distinctive Programs
● Only Private Christian High School in West Houston
● Program-enhancing facilities: Brown Family Dance Studio, Harrell Family Strength & Conditioning Center, BlackBox Theater
● Only ISAS/SPC school with an interdenominational identity
● Dual enrollment with Colorado Christian University
