WALTRIP H S

1900 W 34TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77018

www.houstonisd.org

1,615 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Waltrip High School, located in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, Texas, is a public secondary school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic and extracurricular offerings. It is particularly known for its specialized magnet program, which focuses on Research and Technology, providing students with unique opportunities to engage in advanced coursework, hands-on projects, and college-preparatory experiences.

Beyond its academic focus, Waltrip High School boasts a strong sense of community spirit and a rich history. The school offers a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations, allowing students to pursue diverse interests outside of the classroom. With its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, Waltrip remains a staple of the local community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

1,615

Total Students

94.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WALTRIP H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	1,287
Black	190
Asian	7
Two or More	21
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,287 (79.7%)
Black
190 (11.8%)
White
108 (6.7%)
Two or More
21 (1.3%)
Asian
7 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)688-1361
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,615
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	94.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,278
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 518

Grade 10 401

Grade 11 356

Grade 12 340