Evan Edward Worthing Early College High School is a secondary school located in the Sunnyside area of Houston, Texas, United States. Worthing serves grades 9 through 12 and is a part of the Houston Independent School District. Worthing has Houston ISD's magnet program for Mathematics, Science and Technology.
Serving 751 students in grades 9-12, Worthing 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 9% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WORTHING High School serves the southern part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 24.7 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being around 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Worthing High School's student population of 751 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
751 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Rankings
Worthing High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Worthing High School is 0.48, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7934 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
28%
54%
Black
67%
13%
White
2%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
90.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold, Kelly green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Worthing High School's ranking?
Worthing High School is ranked #7934 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Worthing High School?
The graduation rate of Worthing High School is 78%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Worthing High School?
751 students attend Worthing High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Worthing High School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Worthing High School?
Worthing High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Worthing High School offer ?
Worthing High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Worthing High School part of?
Worthing High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Worthing High School located?
Worthing High School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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