Willowridge High School

16301 Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,290 students in grades 9-12, Willowridge 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 12% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Willowridge High School's student population of 1,290 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 105 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,290 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
105 teachers
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School Rankings

Willowridge 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 Willowridge High School is 0.53, 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
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State Level (TX)
#6719 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
37%
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29%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
53%
53%
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Black
44%
13%
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White
1%
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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0.53
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81%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Willowridge High School's ranking?
Willowridge High School is ranked #6719 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Willowridge High School often compared to?
Willowridge High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dulles High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willowridge High School?
The graduation rate of Willowridge High School is 81%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Willowridge High School?
1,290 students attend Willowridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Willowridge High School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willowridge High School?
Willowridge High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willowridge High School offer ?
Willowridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Willowridge High School part of?
Willowridge High School is part of Fort Bend ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,290 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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