Washington B T High School vs. Heights High School
Should I attend Washington B T High School or Heights High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Washington B T High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Heights High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 849 students in grades 9-12, Washington B T 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,447 students in grades 9-12, Heights High School ranks in the top 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 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
849 students
2,447 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
127 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5856 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2992 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
57%
Graduation Rate
60-64%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
314
743
Grade 10 Students
191
648
Grade 11 Students
192
518
Grade 12 Students
152
538
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
52%
74%
% Black
45%
11%
% White
2%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%