Black Students Shine in HISD History & Biology—but Gaps Persist

New STAAR End‑of‑Course data from HISD reveal encouraging progress for Black students in U.S. History and Biology—their strongest subjects yet—but alarmingly low performance in Algebra I, English I/II, and other core subjects. While this signals an opportunity to build on strengths, it also underscores deep systemic issues affecting college and career readiness. An in‑depth examination can explore root causes—like resources, curriculum, and school leadership—and spotlight local community solutions working to bridge these divides.