Westbury High School

11911 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77035
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 2,345 students in grades 9-12, Westbury 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 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westbury High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Westbury High School's student population of 2,345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,345 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
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School Rankings

Westbury High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westbury High School is 0.49, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6184 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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19%
37%
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31%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
65%
53%
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Black
31%
13%
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White
2%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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87%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westbury High School's ranking?
Westbury High School is ranked #6184 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Westbury High School often compared to?
Westbury High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sharpstown High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westbury High School?
The graduation rate of Westbury High School is 87%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Westbury High School?
2,345 students attend Westbury High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Westbury High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westbury High School?
Westbury High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westbury High School offer ?
Westbury High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westbury High School part of?
Westbury High School is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,345 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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