Houston Christian High School
West Houston · Near Interstate 10 and Beltway 8
2700 W Sam Houston Parkway N, Houston, TX 77043Map ↗Established 1998
About this information
$33,880
Tuition · 2026–27
9–12
Grades
550
Upper School Enrollment
—
Student–teacher
Not published
At a glance
A college-preparatory program with AP and dual-credit courses, an A/B block schedule, and a Bush Center leadership curriculum taught through a Christian worldview, including four years of required Bible.
Advanced Academics
AP courses and Colorado Christian University dual-credit courses offer college-level study and credit before graduation.
Leadership Development
Passport to Lead is a four-year program in which every student completes 25 leadership activities.
Christian Worldview
Four required Bible courses and a Christian worldview class frame the curriculum, alongside leadership content in every course.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Electives in robotics engineering, social-impact innovation, digital media and entrepreneurship are built on project-based, hands-on work.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$33,880
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$36,780
Enrollment deposit
$1,000
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
Semi-annual
Monthly
Need-based aid
Tuition is set by need through an income-indexed plan ($7,000–$33,880), and about 37% of students receive adjusted tuition. Placement arrives with admission decisions in March.
Merit scholarships
Incoming freshmen can apply for a technology scholarship and a merit scholarship for academic performance and character.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
New student fee
New students only
Learning with Technology
Annual · Apple laptop with AppleCare+ and software bought through the school; a graphing calculator is included.
Textbooks & supplies
Annual · Varies by grade, subject and availability of used books.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 5, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Dec 18, 2026
Application Deadline
- Feb 5, 2027
Financial Aid Application Deadline
- Feb 12, 2027
Supporting Documents Due
Student Interview Deadline
- Mar 5, 2027
Admission Decisions Released
- Mar 24, 2027
Common Reply Date
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE or SSAT
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Educational testing confirming a diagnosed learning difference, dated within the last three years (Program for College Readiness applicants only)
Visits & Events
Mustang Rumble
Oct 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Parent + student / Family
Program for College Readiness Coffee & Conversations
Nov 17, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Parent + student / Family
Distinguished Scholars Program Coffee & Conversations
Nov 19, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Parent + student / Family
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 10, 2026
Academics
Advanced Coursework
16
AP Courses
14
Honors Courses
Dual Credit
OfferedTwelve courses earn college credit through Colorado Christian University, taught on campus by school instructors.
Academic Model & Programs
Passport to Lead
Signature program: Distinguished Scholars Program — A four-year research and writing program that ends in a written thesis and multimedia presentation in senior year.
Graduation Requirements
28 credits requiredA specialized program exclusive to Houston Christian High School designed to rigorously support students with mild to moderate diagnosed learning differences supported by testing from a licensed educational diagnostician or other qualified professional.
Accommodations
Extended time • Note-taking support • Assistive technology
Academic Support
Study skills • Organization & time management
Good to know
Families must apply for accommodations; approval isn’t automatic. Additional fee of $1,050–$6,500 depending on the level of support.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
World Languages
Spanish
Spanish 1 • Spanish 2 / Honors • Spanish 3 / Honors • Spanish 4: Conversations and Culture • AP Spanish 4
Latin
Latin 1 • Latin 2 • Latin 3 Honors • Latin 4 Honors
Mandarin
Mandarin 1 • Mandarin 2 • Mandarin 3 • Mandarin 5: Conversations and Culture
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
College Prep
College Counseling
Individual and group college counseling, 9th grade through senior year
Includes visits with college representatives, an annual college tour, and workshops for parents and students.
College outcomes
$7M+
College Scholarships
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Faith & community
Christian — Non-Denominational identity
Christian — Non-Denominational
Founded by six local churches of different denominations · The school says students are not required to be Christian and that biblical principles run through all classes and activities.
Chapel & worship
Weekly Chapel · Wednesdays
Chaplains organize services with praise bands and speakers of many denominations; small Community Groups discuss the message.
Pastoral care
Two chaplains · Community Groups · peer-led discipleship groups
Discipleship groups pair upperclassmen mentors with underclassmen for Bible study and fellowship.
Service
Volunteering with local and international partners · annual Missions Emphasis Week
The school says it encourages students to act out their faith through service.
International Travel & Mission Trips
Beyond These Walls · trips for missions, education and adventure
Spring 2026 offered Peru; summer 2026 offered a home-building mission trip in Costa Rica. Qualifications vary by trip.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Athletics
SPC
League / Classification
Southwest Preparatory Conference; students can play up to three sports a year, one each season.
14 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Cheerleading • Cross Country • Field Hockey • Football • Volleyball • Basketball · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Swimming • Baseball • Golf • Lacrosse · Boys & Girls • Softball • Tennis • Track & Field
Athletic Facilities
Two gymnasiums, one with stadium seating and one with a weight room and a spring-floor cheer studio • Two-story strength and conditioning center, open to students who do not play a sport • Football, track and soccer stadium with seating • Baseball and softball fields • Tennis center with a soccer, lacrosse and field hockey field • Practice fields and a shot put and discus field
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Arts
Orchestra / Strings
Large and chamber ensembles and solos, with a String Methods elective; placement is by audition.
Band
Woodwind, brass and percussion, with a Drumline and a Jazz Band; placement is by audition.
Dance
Ballet, jazz, modern, contemporary, tap and hip-hop classes, plus the DOXA Dance Company and Silver Spurs Drill Team.
Visual Arts
Drawing & painting, 3D art & ceramics, photography & digital media, and integrated media production, with AP Studio Art portfolios.
Theater / Drama
Drama, technical theatre and theatre production courses, plus mainstage musicals, student-directed one-acts and an improv team.
Choir / Vocal
Chorale and Chamber Singers sing classical, gospel, jazz and other styles; the choir meets each morning.
Digital / Media Arts
Photography and digital media, integrated media production and yearbook and journalism, plus video technology with a daily broadcast.
Arts Notables
Performing arts center with separate spaces for band, choir, orchestra and drama, including a 200+ seat black box theater
Dance studio with a professional dance floor, mirrors and recording capability
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 10, 2026
School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
45 acres · West Houston, off Sam Houston Parkway
One collegiate-style campus with a chapel, learning commons, performing arts center, gyms, and athletic fields.
Arts
Performing arts center
Has a 200-plus-seat black box theater, band, choir and orchestra rooms, and a keyboard lab; a separate dance studio serves dance and drill team.
Academic Buildings
Bush Center for Scholars & Leaders · Learning Commons
The Bush Center is its own building with two classrooms and a lecture hall; the library is the Learning Commons in the Student Center.
Chapel
Campus chapel seating at least 600
Students attend chapel here once a week.
Athletics
Two gyms · strength and conditioning center · stadium and track · tennis center · baseball and softball fields
Fields also cover soccer, lacrosse and field hockey.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Daily Life
School Day
8:30 AM – 3:05 PM
Four block periods with lunch; an early 7:40 AM period comes before first block, and chapel days end at 3:20 PM.
Lunch & Dining
Cafeteria with hot entrees, salad bar and grab-and-go
A coffee and smoothie counter is open until 4:00 PM.
Transportation
School-arranged morning transportation from areas where six or more families commit
Community Time
Community Groups · Thursdays
Small groups of 10–12 students led by a faculty or staff member meet for 25 minutes.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 9, 2026
Freshman Transition & Success
Getting Started
Introduction to Christian Leadership and Passport to Lead induction
Every freshman takes the leadership course and receives a personal leadership passport.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
Clubs & Activities
21 activities across 9 categories
Special Interest
- Biking Club
- Dungeons & Dragons Club
- Fashion Club
- Fishing Club
- The Royal Tea Society
Faith & Ministry
- Bible Study Club
- Chaplain’s Club
- Discipleship Groups
- YoungLife
Cultural & Affinity
- Black Student Union
- Diversity Club
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
- International Thespian Society
STEM / Robotics
- Math Club
- StangTech Robotics Club
Student Government
- Student Council
- Student Ambassadors Program
Academic
- Model United Nations
- Future Entrepreneurs & Investors Club
Journalism & Media
- Magnum Opus Club
Service
- Interact Club
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 6, 2026
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