Westside High School

14201 Briar Forest
Houston, TX 77077
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 2,938 students in grades 9-12, Westside High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 85% 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: 2,938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Westside High School's student population of 2,938 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 156 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,938 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
156 teachers
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School Rankings

Westside High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westside High School is 0.68, which is more 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)
#2323 out of 8079 schools
(Top 30%)
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33%
37%
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63%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
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Hispanic
44%
53%
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Black
32%
13%
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White
15%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
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88%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
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 Westside High School's ranking?
Westside High School is ranked #2323 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Westside High School often compared to?
Westside High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stratford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?
The graduation rate of Westside High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
2,938 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Westside High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside High School offer ?
Westside High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westside High School part of?
Westside High School is part of Houston ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,938 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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