More than 100 Houston ISD schools may need to be replaced due to poor facility conditions, according to facility projections for the 2025-26 school year, highlighting the scale of the district’s aging infrastructure as officials proceed with a controversial plan to close 12 schools.
For every campus, HISD calculates a yearly Facility Condition Index, or the total cost of repairs divided by the cost of replacing the campus. The district uses that number — which is calculated as a percentage — to evaluate the need for repairs, maintenance or replacement of facilities at each building.
HISD said an FCI of zero to 5% indicates a building is in excellent condition, 5% to 10% is considered good, 10% to 30% is fair and anything above 30% signals the need for attention. An FCI above 60% suggests a building needs to be replaced, according to the district…