Serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12, Waltrip 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 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in TX)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Waltrip High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waltrip High School is 0.38, 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.
Waltrip High School is ranked #7585 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Waltrip High School often compared to?
Waltrip High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heights 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 41% TX state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waltrip High School?
The graduation rate of Waltrip High School is 87%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Waltrip High School?
1,597 students attend Waltrip High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Waltrip High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waltrip High School?
Waltrip High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waltrip High School offer ?
Waltrip High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waltrip High School part of?
I am the Director of Bands for Waltrip High School. I am also an alum, graduating in 1995. Our Waltrip High has a great tradition of excellence. Although we do have a magnet program attached to our campus, we are a true comprehensive high school. Based on the data listed above, we have seen a drastic improvement over the last three years. We are adding more and more rigor to our academics through our AP Capstone program. We have a growing Montessori program, a new 3DE program and outstanding STEM magnet. We have an array of athletics available to all students. Of course, our fine arts programs, in many ways, are second to none in the Houston ISD. Speaking directly about the band program, we were named a top 5 Title I music program in the country in 2018. We have been invited to numerous federal, state and local special events. Our award-winning band program has also performed at the events for the NFL Super Bowl, NCAA Final Four and 2013 Presidential Inauguration Celebration in Washington, D.C. Waltrip High School in its urban setting has a family feel to it. My own kids attend and are thriving in this community, just as I did. Can't Hide that Ram Pride!! #theWaltripWay
- Posted by Teacher - Jesse Espinosa
48/2/2017
Hi my name is Byron I see some of my friends are there so I want to join to the school I like soccer, and not to much music but I will be interested to be there and thanks for reading this have I nice dayBy Byron Tolcha
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Byron Tolcha
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,597 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 37% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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