Sam Houston High School (HISD) (Houston)

Sam Houston High School is a 9-12 secondary school in the Houston Independent School District, located at 9400 Irvington Boulevard in Houston, Texas. Opened in 1878 as The Houston Academy, it has undergone many name changes until finally becoming Sam Houston High School in 1955, moving from downtown Houston to its present location. It is named in honor of Sam Houston, the legendary Texas statesman and soldier.

Notable alumni include Jack Valenti, former president of the Motion Picture Association of America.

SCHOOL MASCOT: Tiger
SCHOOL COLORS: Black and Gold

9400 Irvington Blvd
Houston, TX 77076
(713) 696-8970
hs.houstonisd.org/HoustonHS/