Houston ISD has lost nearly 7,400 students — or about 4% of the student body — since the 2023-24 academic year, according to recently released enrollment data.

The Houston Independent School District may close schools for the 2026-2027 school year as enrollment in the district continues to decline, according to the district's budget plans. The district did not identify how many schools may close down.

About 16% of Houston ISD’s 2023 high school graduates opted to attend Houston Community College within a year of their graduation, according to data from the National Student Clearinghouse. More than 2,