Houston ISD reviews

2.7

26% would recommend to a friend

(2,183 total reviews)
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F. Mike Miles

10% approve of CEO

20% positive business outlook

Houston ISD has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,183 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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3.0
Nov 13, 2025
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Pros

Very big district with plenty of schools to choose from. Some of the worse and some of the best. Paid holidays and breaks are so good. The connections and relationships you build with the students is absolutely priceless, especially after they graduate. (You really get to see how you have an impact)

Cons

The random observations that happen every week are nerve recking. I felt like I never fully relaxed until I have had my observation. Sometimes it could be someone you don't even know who is from the district. Depending on leadership, you might never hear "good job" no matter how great you are doing. Leadership might not recognize your accomplishments in the classroom, but at least your students will let you know in the most unexpected ways. Oh my goodness, Professional Development, some of the day long meetings are so pointless

2.0
Aug 8, 2025

No work/life balance

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Pros

The faculty was great. The relationships I formed with my fellow teachers were amazing.

Cons

Admins were constantly changing how they wanted things to the point we could never be ahead or have a solid foundation of what they wanted from teachers. Constantly stressed and exhausted. High turnover. The salary is good but the workload just didn’t make it worth it. Curriculum is constantly changing/being reworked. Teachers were constantly updating, correcting and creating their own lessons outside of the slides given.

2.0
Apr 7, 2025

N/A

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Pros

Leaving work at the end of the day was the best part

Cons

it was a very hostile work environment.

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