Friendswood High School
- Friendswood High School serves 2,124 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 95% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 86% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Friendswood High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Friendswood High School's student population of 2,124 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,124 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 133 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Friendswood High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Friendswood High School is 0.41, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #654 out of 7,879 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 95% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 75% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | n/a |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥99% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Friendswood Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Friendswood High School is Clear Brook High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Friendswood J High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is C W Cline Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Friendswood C W Cline Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 822 students
0.8 miles
505 Briarmeadow Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281)482-1201 0.8 PK-3 822 - Friendswood Westwood Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 494 students
0.9 miles
506 W Edgewood
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281)482-3341 0.9 PK-2 494 - Friendswood Friendswood J High School Grades: 6-8 | 1499 students
1.1 miles
1000 Manison Pkwy
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281)996-6200 1.1 6-8 1499 - Friendswood Zue S Bales Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 501 students
1.1 miles
211 Stadium Ln
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281)482-8255 1.1 3-5 501 - Pearland Rustic Oak Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 678 students
1.9 miles
1302 Rustic Ln
Pearland, TX 77588
(281)482-5400 1.9 PK-4 678
School Reviews
| 5 I love this school! It has so many good opportunities and so many fun people! - Posted by Student/Alumni - chels |
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