Washington B T High School
Tel:
(713)696-6600
- Washington B T High School serves 764 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower 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.
School Overview
- Washington B T High School's student population of 764 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 764 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Washington B T High School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Washington B T High School is 0.52, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #7704 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 44% | 52% |
| Black | 54% | 13% |
| White | n/a | 28% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 70-74% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | HOUSTON ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Washington B T High School is Harper Alternative School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Garden Oaks Montessori (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kennedy Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Kennedy Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 737 students
0.5 miles
400 Victoria Dr
Houston, TX 77022
(713)696-2686 0.5 PK-5 737 - Houston Burrus Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 446 students
0.6 miles
701 E 33rd St
Houston, TX 77022
(713)867-5180 0.6 PK-5 446 - Houston Garden Oaks Montessori Grades: PK-8 | 799 students
0.9 miles
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713)696-2930 0.9 PK-8 799 - Houston Harper Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 33 students
1.0 miles
4425 N Shepherd
Houston, TX 77018
(713)802-4760 1.0 7-12 33 - Houston Arabic Immersion Magnet School Grades: PK-1 | 209 students
1.1 miles
812 W 28th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713)556-8940 1.1 PK-1 209
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