Serving 2,825 students in grades 9-12, Westside 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 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,825 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Westside High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Westside High School's student population of 2,825 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 160 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,825 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
160 teachers
Students by Grade
Westside 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 Westside High School is 0.67, 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
#4809 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
13%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Westside High School is ranked #4809 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westside High School?
The graduation rate of Westside High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Westside High School?
2,825 students attend Westside High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Westside High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside High School?
Westside High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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 Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Westside High School located?
Westside High School is located in the Westside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 23 other public schools located in Westside.
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