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Blackshear Elementary
2900 Holeman Avenue | (713) 942-1481
Blackshear is an elementary school located in the Greater Third Ward. Part of Houston ISD, it is a neighborhood zoned, elementary school as well as a health and science magnet school. The school opened in 1916, and is named for Edward L. Blackshear, principal of Emancipation Park School and director of Prairie View A&M. It offers students foundational academic preparation to be successful in middle and high schools that target the health professions and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math).
Key Facts
Grade Levels
Pre K3 to 5
Students
494
Teachers
35
Average Class Size
17
School Year Details
| School Start Date | Aug. 27, 2018 |
| School End Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Start Time | 7:45 AM |
| End Time | 4:15 PM |
| Transportation | http://www.houstonisd.org/transportation |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
White
Hispanic
Asian Pacific
African American
American Indian
Multiracial
Other
Education Programs
| English Language Learners | 13.0% |
| Special Education | 8.3% |
| Gifted & Talented | 1.6% |
| Bilingual | 13.2% |
Special Programs
General
| Health Sciences Magnet |
| STEM Magnet |
After School Programs
Yes
Admissions
| Application Deadline | Dec. 7, 2018 |
Requirements
Application required for magnet program