Westside High School

14201 BRIAR FOREST, Houston, TX Phone School Home
Academic Summary
Public Magnet
School Type
2,874
Students
9-12
Grades Offered
17 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
50%
Percent Proficient - Math
56%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
Houston Independent School District Living Summary view more
561,725
households
1,455,439
Total Population
$185,600
Average House Value
$1,042
Average Housing Rent
$54,039
Average Household Income
78.10%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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School Overview

Westside High School is a public Magnet school located in Houston, Texas. It is a school in Houston Independent School District district.

According to the Texas state assessment result, 50% of students are proficient in Math learning and 56% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 2,874 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1 where a total of 166 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 2,874 students are attending Westside High School. By gender, there are 1,405 and 1,469 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

Westside High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 637 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic224113111
Asian1005446
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander101
Black914249
White20393110
Two or More Races18711
IDEA program330
Total637 309328

Teachers & Staffs

Total 166 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Westside High School and the students to teacher ratio is 17 to 1. 90.4% of teachers are certified. 81.3% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers166Students per teacher: 17 to 1
Teachers who are certified15090.4%
Teachers who are not certified169.6%
Teachers in their first year of teaching1911.4%
Teachers in their second year of teaching127.2%
School counselors1Students per counselor: 2,874 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer2-
Security guards--
Nurses2-
Psychologists--
Social workers1-

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 561,725 households is located in Houston Independent School District, TX area. The average home price is $185,600 and the average rent cost is $1,042. The unemployment rate is 5.70% and the average household income is $54,039.
You can view more living characteristics in Houston Independent School District area at social and economic page.
Value
Total Households561,725 Households
Population1,455,439
Male743,582
Female741,840
Child Population449,846
Total Housing Units637,427 Units
Average House Value$185,600
Average Rent Cost$1,042
Unemployment Rate5.70%
Average Household Income$54,039
Heath Insurance Coverage78.10%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

Advanced Placement Programs

Westside High School offers 31 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 1,102 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 863 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Westside High School.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered31 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs1,102
38%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs169
6%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs183
6%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs1,072
37%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation863
30%

Academic Achievement

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