Houston provides a range of educational opportunities for its citizens. There are 61 public school districts in the 8-county Houston Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Houston Independent School District is the largest district in Texas, offering its students "magnet" school programs that allow them to focus on career-related courses. Area school districts also offer numerous specialized programs, which include multilingual programs, career and technology education, and enrichment programs to help students heighten their talents. Houston is also home to approximately 400 private or parochial schools.
In addition to Baylor College of Medicine, there are approximately 40 colleges and universities in the region.
"I was born and raised in Nigeria and came to the United States in high school. I love Houston! There is so much to do and because the city is so diverse, it is easy to find people from your native country, wherever that is."
- Grace Adeniyl-Ipadeola, Graduate Student
My Houston - Chandra Wilson
Chandra Wilson - better known as Dr. Miranda Bailey on Grey's Anatomy - highlights her student experience at the Houston High School for Performing And Visual Arts and shares what the city means to her.