Friendswood High School
Friendswood High School serves 2,111 students in grades 9-12.
Friendswood High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Friendswood High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
School Overview
Friendswood High School's student population of 2,111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 128 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,111 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 128 teachers |
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School Comparison
Friendswood High School is ranked within the top 10% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Friendswood High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #422 out of 7999 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 71% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Friendswood Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Friendswood High School is Galveston County J J A E P (1.0 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)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Friendswood C W Cline Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-3 | 870 students10
0.8 miles
505 Briarmeadow Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1201 0.8 PK-3 870 - Friendswood Westwood Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 499 students
0.9 miles
506 W Edgewood
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-3341 0.9 PK-2 499 - Friendswood Galveston County J J A E P Alternative School Grades: 9-10 | 2 students
1.0 miles
302 Laurel Dr
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-1267 1 9-10 2 - Friendswood Friendswood J High School Math: 79% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 6-8 | 1,454 student10
1.1 miles
1000 Manison Pkwy
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 996-6200 1.1 6-8 1,454 - Friendswood Zue S Bales Intermediate School Math: 72% | Reading: 66%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-5 | 504 students10
1.1 miles
211 Stadium Ln
Friendswood, TX 77546
(281) 482-8255 1.1 3-5 504
School Reviews
| 2 With kind teachers who work with any student willing to work with them and exceptional career opportunities, I loved attending Friendswood High School. - Posted by Student/Alumni - Josh |
| 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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