Houston ISD reviews

2.7

28% would recommend to a friend

(2,188 total reviews)
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F. Mike Miles

9% approve of CEO

21% positive business outlook

Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,188 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Houston ISD employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
2.0
Nov 14, 2025

no

Recommend
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Pros

pay (kinda), kids( if you like them), content (if you like it)

Cons

everything else. impossible standards, minimum support

1.0
Oct 28, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay and benefits are competitive for the area. NES schools offer higher pay.

Cons

Extremely demanding workload, frequent changes, and inconsistent campus support. Often 10–12 hour days, 6-7 days a week, just to keep up with lesson planning, grading, and required documentation. No training or modeling for classroom instruction expectations. No flexibility or teacher voice in planning and decision-making, especially NES schools. Be prepared to use EAP or private therapist for mental-health support.

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