Sharpstown Goes Back to School: 2024 PreK-College Start Dates

The Sharpstown Super Neighborhood is known for its ethnic diversity and international cuisine. It should also be known for its diversity of schools. Including two Independent School Districts, multiple charter schools, and a thick cluster of private Christian schools, Sharpstown has a long buffet of options for students of all ages.

HISD is not the only education organization starting earlier this year. Here are most of Sharpstown's schools with their start dates for the 2024-25 school year.

Public Schools (K-12)

Alief Independent School District

Public PreK-12 school district

Classes begin Monday, August 12.

Sharpstown Locations:

• Bush Elementary
• Collins Elementary

Houston Independent School District

Public PreK-12 school district

Classes begin Monday, August 12.

Sharpstown Locations:

• Bonham Elementary (New Education System, i.e. NES)
• Ed White Elementary
• Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. – Middle School
• Energized for STEM Academy, Inc. – High School
• Neff Early Learning Center
• Neff Elementary (NES)
• Jane Long Academy (grades 6-12; NES)
• Las Americas Newcomer School (middle school; NES)
• Sharpstown International School (grades 6-12)
• Sharpstown High School (NES)
• Sugar Grove Academy Middle School (NES)
• Sutton Elementary

Charter Schools (K-12)

Étoile Academy Charter School

Charter school network with two schools in Southwest Houston

Classes begin Monday, August 12.

Sharpstown Location:

• Étoile Academy – Hornwood Campus (K-8)

KIPP Texas

Charter school system

Classes begin Monday, August 12.

Sharpstown Locations:

• KIPP Connect Primary (PreK-5)
• KIPP Connect Preparatory (grades 6-12)

Premier High School

Charter school system

Classes begin Monday, August 12.

Sharpstown Location:

• Premier High School Houston – Sharpstown (grades 9-12)

YES Prep

Charter school system

Classes begin Thursday, August 15.

Sharpstown Locations:

• YES Prep Gulfton Secondary (grades 6-12)
• YES Prep West Secondary (grades 6-12)

Private Schools (K-12)

St. Agnes Academy

Private Roman Catholic all-girls high school

Classes began Wednesday, August 14.

The Saint Constantine School

Private Orthodox Classical PreK-12 school (linked with St. Constantine College)

Classes begin Monday, August 19.

St. Francis de Sales School

Private Roman Catholic PreK-8 school

Classes begin Tuesday, August 13.

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

Private Roman Catholic all-boys high school

Classes begin Wednesday, August 14.

Colleges & Universities

Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist University)

Private Christian university providing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs. It also includes Houston Theological Seminary.

Classes begin Monday, August 26.

St. Constantine College

Private Orthodox Classical college (linked with The Saint Constantine School) offering two Bachelor of Arts degrees:

• Orthodox Christian Studies
• Great Texts of the Christian Tradition (students choose an emphasis on Literature and Religion or Philosophy of Religion)

Classes begin Monday, August 19.

Dallas Theological Seminary – Houston Campus

Yes, Dallas Theological Seminary has a campus in Houston. Who knew? It's an institute for training Christian pastors, counselors, etc., with a variety of master’s and doctorate programs.

Classes begin Monday, August 26.

The College of Health Care Professions – Southwest Houston Campus

Offers certificate programs for dental assistants, EMTs, limited medical radiologic technologists, medical assistants, rehab therapy technicians, and medical coding and billing. Also offers an associate’s degree in Health and Medical Administrative Service.

For most programs, classes are starting through Tuesday, September 3.

The Sharpener has not identified the start dates for the College of Biblical Studies, Promise Community School at BakerRipley, or the New Neighbor School (also run by BakerRipley).

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