WESTSIDE H S

www.houstonisd.org

2,729 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westside High School, located in the Briar Forest area of West Houston, is a prominent campus within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its modern architecture and sprawling facility, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of academic programs. It is particularly well-regarded for its specialized magnet program, which emphasizes Integrated Technology, allowing students to pursue pathways in fields such as digital media, engineering, and computer science alongside a rigorous core curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, Westside High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive UIL athletics, fine arts programs, and numerous student-led organizations. As an HISD campus, it provides students with opportunities for Advanced Placement (AP) coursework and dual-credit options, aiming to prepare graduates for success in higher education and the modern workforce. The school is centrally positioned in the Energy Corridor, often reflecting the diverse professional and residential demographics of the surrounding West Houston community.

2,729

Total Students

145.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTSIDE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	1,223
Black	863
Asian	198
Two or More	89
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
1,223 (44.8%)
Black
863 (31.6%)
White
344 (12.6%)
Asian
198 (7.3%)
Two or More
89 (3.3%)
American Indian
6 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.2%)

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:	(281)920-8000
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,729
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	145.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,827
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 9 826

Grade 10 669

Grade 11 626

Grade 12 608