Sharpstown Goes Back to School: 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.

Many students are already back in school, and more will be going back on Monday, August 28. Here are most of Sharpstown's schools with their start dates for the 2023-24 school year.

Houston Independent School District

Public PreK-12 school district

Classes begin Monday, August 28.

Sharpstown Locations:

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

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.

Programs start monthly or bi-monthly, with the next start date on Tuesday, September 5.

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 28.

Houston Christian University (formerly Houston Baptist University)

Private Christian university providing bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate programs. It also includes Houston Theological Seminary. Must be some competition with Dallas.

Classes begin Monday, August 28.

A Few We Missed This Year (Okay, More Than a Few)

Alief Independent School District

Public PreK-12 school district

Classes began Wednesday, August 9.

Sharpstown Locations:

• Bush Elementary
• Collins Elementary

Étoile Academy Charter School – Hornwood Campus

Charter K-8 school

Classes began Tuesday, August 15

KIPP Connect Primary

Charter PreK-5 school

Classes began Monday, August 14.

The Saint Constantine School

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

Classes began Monday, August 21.

St. Agnes Academy

Private Roman Catholic all-girls high school

Classes began Thursday, August 17.

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 began Monday, August 21.

St. Francis de Sales School

Private Roman Catholic PreK-8 school

Classes began Tuesday, August 15.

Strake Jesuit College Preparatory

Private Roman Catholic all-boys high school

Classes began Thursday, August 17.

YES Prep

Charter school system

Sharpstown Locations:

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

Classes began on Tuesday, August 15.

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