Serving 3,100 students in grades 9-12, William B Travis High School ranks in the top 20% 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 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (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 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,100 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B Travis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
William B Travis High School's student population of 3,100 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,100 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William B Travis High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B Travis High School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1307 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
5%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B Travis High School's ranking?
William B Travis High School is ranked #1307 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William B Travis High School often compared to?
William B Travis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen F Austin High School, Foster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of William B Travis High School?
The graduation rate of William B Travis High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend William B Travis High School?
3,100 students attend William B Travis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of William B Travis High School students are Asian, 27% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B Travis High School?
William B Travis High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B Travis High School offer ?
William B Travis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William B Travis High School part of?
William B Travis High School is part of Fort Bend ISD School District.
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