Friendswood High School

Summary:

Friendswood High School is a public high school serving 1,980 students in grades 9-12 in Friendswood, Texas. The school is part of the Friendswood Independent School District, which is ranked 19th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Friendswood High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Texas, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional academic performance extends across various student subgroups, including high rankings for female, Asian, African American, and multi-racial students. Friendswood High School maintains an impressive 99.0% four-year graduation rate and a 0.0% dropout rate, far exceeding state averages. Students at Friendswood High School also demonstrate strong performance on STAAR End-of-Course assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 51% in Algebra I to 85.91% in U.S. History, significantly higher than state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Rise, Pace Center, and Dobie High School, Friendswood High School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics. However, some nearby schools, like Clear Horizons Early College High School and Robert Turner College and Career High School, also demonstrate exceptional academic performance. Friendswood High School's student population is relatively less diverse and more affluent compared to some nearby schools, with only 8.07% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 702 Greenbriar Dr
       Friendswood, TX  77546-5399


(281) 482-3413

District: Friendswood Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,995 Help


Feeder schools for Friendswood High School:

Elementary:    C W Cline Elementary
    Westwood Elementary
    Windsong Elementary
    Zue S Bales Intermediate
Middle:    Friendswood J H

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  1,980

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.2%
Hispanic:
20.3%
Asian:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.1% Help


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Compare Details Friendswood High School ranks better than 90.6% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Friendswood High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.2%), Hispanic (20.3%), Asian (7.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Friendswood High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Friendswood High School is $9,995.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Friendswood High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Friendswood High School 186th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Friendswood High School in the ranking list.)

Friendswood Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Friendswood Independent School District (Isd) 19th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Friendswood High School

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Rank History for all students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.60 25th 1427 98.2%
2005 86.71 35th 1429 97.6%
2006 86.37 29th 1430 98.0%
2007 87.14 26th 1497 98.3%
2008 87.11 27th 1510 98.2%
2009 85.25 27th 1539 98.2%
2010 81.83 46th 1568 97.1%
2011 80.93 64th 1672 96.2%
2012 84.23 30th 1603 98.1%
2013 82.10 94th 1652 94.3%
2014 80.67 117th 1734 93.3%
2015 80.97 93rd 1743 94.7%
2016 80.50 88th 1762 95.0%
2017 87.25 102nd 1777 94.3%
2018 86.17 104th 1797 94.2%
2019 85.53 119th 1857 93.6%
2021 83.00 147th 1861 92.1%
2022 82.66 155th 1876 91.7%
2023 82.04 176th 1961 91.0%
2024 81.66 186th 1987 90.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.59 46th 582 92.1%
2019 78.31 95th 604 84.3%
2021 83.50 44th 588 92.5%
2022 86.14 55th 664 91.7%
2023 84.26 62nd 677 90.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.48 187th 1113 83.2%
2019 80.10 118th 1136 89.6%
2021 55.87 337th 1195 71.8%
2022 35.90 717th 1278 43.9%
2023 48.00 526th 1371 61.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.44 82nd 1347 93.9%
2019 86.85 76th 1357 94.4%
2021 79.70 132nd 1382 90.4%
2022 83.96 99th 1418 93.0%
2023 74.47 196th 1478 86.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.03 188th 1794 89.5%
2019 76.45 204th 1818 88.8%
2021 61.36 516th 1848 72.1%
2022 62.23 434th 1847 76.5%
2023 60.46 529th 1897 72.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.96 86th 1781 95.2%
2019 86.30 84th 1798 95.3%
2021 81.24 168th 1815 90.7%
2022 80.75 166th 1841 91.0%
2023 82.21 150th 1891 92.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.98 306th 1137 73.1%
2019 70.80 209th 1145 81.7%
2021 71.43 354th 1177 69.9%
2022 72.59 127th 1172 89.2%
2023 72.04 187th 1182 84.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.12 139th 1784 92.2%
2019 70.36 293rd 1810 83.8%
2021 63.67 421st 1829 77.0%
2022 63.39 378th 1837 79.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.25 160th 1803 91.1%
2019 82.73 163rd 1824 91.1%
2021 82.42 160th 1840 91.3%
2022 82.57 158th 1853 91.5%
2023 79.40 225th 1913 88.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.62 91st 486 81.3%
2019 69.58 134th 487 72.5%
2021 70.04 116th 488 76.2%
2022 61.32 200th 507 60.6%
2023 74.70 96th 525 81.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.78 88th 1013 91.3%
2019 83.33 109th 1024 89.4%
2021 80.65 122nd 1020 88.0%
2022 96.94 18th 1031 98.3%
2023 86.30 92nd 1069 91.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.32 220th 1691 87.0%
2019 78.58 195th 1714 88.6%
2021 77.10 208th 1743 88.1%
2022 77.80 192nd 1762 89.1%
2023 74.50 263rd 1820 85.5%
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Rank History for White students at Friendswood High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.93 158th 1539 89.7%
2019 78.89 178th 1526 88.3%
2021 73.87 249th 1510 83.5%
2022 74.48 230th 1525 84.9%
2023 72.57 275th 1576 82.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Friendswood High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1039 13 17 29 n/a n/a n/a 0 1098
1989 971 9 14 35 1 n/a n/a 0 1030
1990 967 9 21 40 1 n/a n/a 0 1038
1991 961 9 18 28 0 n/a n/a 0 1016
1992 1027 10 25 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1096
1993 1049 11 32 41 0 n/a n/a 0 1133
1994 1067 15 32 53 0 n/a n/a 0 1167
1995 1151 17 41 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1273
1996 1151 17 41 63 1 n/a n/a 0 1273
1997 1262 16 37 67 3 n/a n/a 0 1385
1998 1352 21 43 59 3 n/a n/a 0 1478
1999 1393 24 39 64 4 n/a n/a 0 1524
2000 1457 25 40 82 7 n/a n/a 0 1611
2001 1462 29 48 92 6 n/a n/a 0 1637
2002 1526 30 54 95 7 n/a n/a 0 1712
2003 1526 30 54 95 7 n/a n/a 0 1712
2004 1558 34 52 113 3 n/a n/a 0 1760
2005 1618 40 56 123 3 n/a n/a 0 1840
2006 1621 38 53 143 4 n/a n/a 0 1859
2007 1677 38 63 151 6 n/a n/a 0 1935
2008 1658 44 67 188 2 n/a n/a 0 1959
2009 1648 46 82 221 4 n/a n/a 0 2001
2010 1619 43 92 227 4 n/a n/a 0 1985
2011 1562 42 95 262 10 0 30 0 2001
2012 1562 40 106 289 8 1 27 0 2033
2013 1602 43 127 295 5 3 25 0 2100
2014 1640 43 146 301 4 3 28 0 2165
2015 1649 45 159 303 4 3 29 0 2192
2016 1604 42 161 327 3 3 35 0 2175
2017 1574 46 152 305 4 3 40 0 2124
2018 1494 46 156 353 10 4 48 0 2111
2019 1478 41 144 367 8 6 54 0 2098
2020 1445 39 151 376 9 4 68 0 2092
2021 1388 33 139 391 4 3 71 0 2029
2022 1369 27 140 368 4 2 73 0 1983
2023 1310 32 143 401 5 3 86 0 1980

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Friendswood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 77.0 14.2 n/a
1989 1030 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1038 70.0 14.8 n/a
1991 1016 70.4 14.4 n/a
1992 1096 73.1 14.9 1.4
1993 1133 73.0 15.5 1.6
1994 1167 76.8 15.2 2.4
1995 1273 86.6 14.7 1.6
1996 1273 86.6 14.7 1.6
1997 1385 89.2 15.5 0.9
1998 1478 94.1 15.7 1.9
1999 1524 94.5 16.1 2.9
2000 1611 104.8 15.4 3.2
2001 1637 109.5 14.9 2.3
2002 1712 115.1 14.9 1.5
2003 1712 115.1 14.9 1.5
2004 1760 113.4 15.5 1.8
2005 1840 107.5 17.1 2.1
2006 1859 108.6 17.1 2.6
2007 1935 120.1 16.1 2.6
2008 1959 126.1 15.5 2.7
2009 2001 127.1 15.7 4.1
2010 1985 127.7 15.5 3.1
2011 2001 125.5 15.9 4.9
2012 2033 124.0 16.3 5.4
2013 2100 124.2 16.9 5.6
2014 2165 126.7 17.0 6.2
2015 2192 131.0 16.7 5.4
2016 2175 132.0 16.4 8.3
2017 2124 133.1 15.9 6.8
2018 2111 127.7 16.5 8.3
2019 2098 125.0 16.7 7.4
2020 2092 124.1 16.8 8
2021 2029 124.2 16.3 8.8
2022 1983 128.0 15.4 8.1
2023 1980 128.7 15.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Friendswood High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1098 77.0 14.2 n/a
1989 1030 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1038 70.0 14.8 n/a
1991 1016 70.4 14.4 n/a
1992 1096 73.1 14.9 1.4
1993 1133 73.0 15.5 1.6
1994 1167 76.8 15.2 2.4
1995 1273 86.6 14.7 1.6
1996 1273 86.6 14.7 1.6
1997 1385 89.2 15.5 0.9
1998 1478 94.1 15.7 1.9
1999 1524 94.5 16.1 2.9
2000 1611 104.8 15.4 3.2
2001 1637 109.5 14.9 2.3
2002 1712 115.1 14.9 1.5
2003 1712 115.1 14.9 1.5
2004 1760 113.4 15.5 1.8
2005 1840 107.5 17.1 2.1
2006 1859 108.6 17.1 2.6
2007 1935 120.1 16.1 2.6
2008 1959 126.1 15.5 2.7
2009 2001 127.1 15.7 4.1
2010 1985 127.7 15.5 3.1
2011 2001 125.5 15.9 4.9
2012 2033 124.0 16.3 5.4
2013 2100 124.2 16.9 5.6
2014 2165 126.7 17.0 6.2
2015 2192 131.0 16.7 5.4
2016 2175 132.0 16.4 8.3
2017 2124 133.1 15.9 6.8
2018 2111 127.7 16.5 8.3
2019 2098 125.0 16.7 7.4
2020 2092 124.1 16.8 8
2021 2029 124.2 16.3 8.8
2022 1983 128.0 15.4 8.1
2023 1980 128.7 15.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Friendswood High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $579 (6.3%) $8,664 (93.7%) $9,243
2020 $452 (4.8%) $8,890 (95.2%) $9,342
2021 $605 (6.1%) $9,390 (93.9%) $9,995

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Friendswood High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 176th of 1961 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Friendswood High School)7249
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))8473
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Friendswood High School)8986
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))8986
 3%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Friendswood High School)8285
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))8285
 3%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Friendswood High School)7986
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))7986
 7%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Friendswood High School)9184
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Friendswood Independent School District (Isd))9184
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students20981980
 5.6%
African American4132
 22%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian144143
 0.7%
Hispanic367401
 9.3%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White14781310
 11.4%
Two or More Races5486
 59.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Friendswood High School

Friendswood High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : C W Cline Elementary
Elementary : Westwood Elementary
Elementary : Windsong Elementary
Elementary : Zue S Bales Intermediate
Middle : Friendswood J H

Yes. Friendswood High School ranks in the top 9.4% of Texas high schools.

Students at Friendswood High School are 66% White, 20% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,980 students attended Friendswood High School.


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