Serving 837 students in grades 9-12, Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School's student population of 837 students has grown by 149% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 205% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
837 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6712 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
75%
54%
Black
21%
13%
White
1%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School's ranking?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School is ranked #6712 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School?
837 students attend Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School offer ?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School part of?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School is part of International Leadership Of Texas (Iltexas) School District.
In what neighborhood is Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School located?
Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes Orem High School is located in the South Belt And Ellington neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 18 other public schools located in South Belt And Ellington.
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