7 Major School Projects Underway in Houston

HOUSTON — Texas attracted more new residents than any other state between July 2015 and July 2016, according to the Houston Chronicle. Many of those new residents settled in Houston, necessitating several new school construction projects that are redefining the city’s education landscape.

Most construction new school construction in the city is being supported by bond sales approved by voters in past years. Here is a roundup of seven of the largest projects currently underway for Houston Independent School District:

High School for the Performing Arts: In February 2016, a more than $80 million project to build a new High School for the Performing Arts began construction, with an estimated completion scheduled for late 2018.

Sam Houston Center for Math, Science and Technology: The $100.4 million Sam Houston Center for Math, Science and Technology is also underway, with construction starting later this year and a completion date scheduled for 2019.

Lamar High School: A groundbreaking is scheduled for the nearly $108 million Lamar High School project for later this year. To be located adjacent to the existing high school it will replace, the project is scheduled for completion at the end of 2018.

Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions: The $64.5 million Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions is well underway, and is scheduled for completion early this year.

Furr High School: The $55.1 million Furr High School project started construction in mid-2015 and is scheduled for completion in the second quarter of 2017.

Austin High School: Scheduled to begin construction this quarter, the more than $68 million Austin High School is slated for completion in the third quarter of 2019.

James Madison High School: Last but not least, the nearly $83 million James Madison High School should begin construction work this quarter, with an expected completion date of late 2018.