Waltrip High School

Summary:

Waltrip High School is a public magnet high school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,597 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in the state.

Waltrip High School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low rankings among Texas high schools and proficiency rates well below state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams, particularly for its Hispanic and African American student subgroups. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 86.1% and 89.8% in recent years, lower than the state and district averages, and its dropout rate has ranged from 2.2% to 4.3%, higher than the state and district. With 73.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Waltrip has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and its spending per student ($9,735) is lower than nearby magnet schools like Heights High School and North Houston Early College High School, which outperform Waltrip on academic measures.

While Waltrip's White and multi-racial student subgroups perform better than the school's overall performance, its Hispanic and African American students lag significantly behind, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of Texas high schools. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented student subgroup ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas high schools, indicating a need to improve identification and support for these students. Addressing these disparities and improving educational outcomes for all students should be a priority for Waltrip High School and the Houston Independent School District.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 1900 W 34th St
       Houston, TX  77018-6107


(713) 688-1361

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1435th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,735 Help


Feeder schools for Waltrip High School:

Elementary:    Durham Elementary
    Garden Oaks Montessori
    Oak Forest Elementary
    Sinclair Elementary
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Middle:    Black Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  1,597

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.8%
African American:
14.0%
White:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Waltrip High School ranks worse than 72.2% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 24th among 45 ranked high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.28. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Waltrip 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: Hispanic (76.8%), African American (14%), White (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Waltrip High School is 15, which is the 12th best among 45 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Waltrip High School is $9,735. 24 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Waltrip High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Waltrip High School 1435th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Waltrip High School in the ranking list.)

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Waltrip High School

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Rank History for all students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.15 1039th 1427 27.2%
2005 37.91 1073rd 1429 24.9%
2006 51.33 868th 1430 39.3%
2007 45.88 998th 1497 33.3%
2008 54.42 838th 1510 44.5%
2009 53.81 890th 1539 42.2%
2010 53.27 953rd 1568 39.2%
2011 53.73 996th 1672 40.4%
2012 37.69 1145th 1603 28.6%
2013 37.88 1149th 1652 30.4%
2014 42.97 1113th 1734 35.8%
2015 28.03 1382nd 1743 20.7%
2016 34.26 1294th 1762 26.6%
2017 31.54 1219th 1777 31.4%
2018 25.16 1383rd 1797 23.0%
2019 27.87 1384th 1857 25.5%
2021 23.39 1460th 1861 21.5%
2022 24.94 1444th 1876 23.0%
2023 24.04 1513th 1961 22.8%
2024 28.28 1435th 1987 27.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.26 230th 582 60.5%
2019 91.54 23rd 604 96.2%
2022 37.41 399th 664 39.9%
2023 50.32 294th 677 56.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.31 893rd 1113 19.8%
2019 26.90 880th 1136 22.5%
2021 30.09 868th 1195 27.4%
2022 22.50 1044th 1278 18.3%
2023 27.19 975th 1371 28.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.50 975th 1347 27.6%
2019 37.79 817th 1357 39.8%
2021 49.48 532nd 1382 61.5%
2022 44.19 664th 1418 53.2%
2023 42.68 748th 1478 49.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.04 1296th 1794 27.8%
2019 34.22 1290th 1818 29.0%
2021 27.04 1423rd 1848 23.0%
2022 29.03 1367th 1847 26.0%
2023 29.48 1387th 1897 26.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.05 1489th 1781 16.4%
2019 26.96 1410th 1798 21.6%
2021 19.71 1493rd 1815 17.7%
2022 22.18 1471st 1841 20.1%
2023 19.65 1550th 1891 18.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.97 1092nd 1137 4.0%
2019 26.94 1008th 1145 12.0%
2021 9.06 1111th 1177 5.6%
2022 7.49 1116th 1172 4.8%
2023 11.08 1095th 1182 7.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.36 1182nd 1784 33.7%
2019 25.14 1496th 1810 17.3%
2021 22.48 1521st 1829 16.8%
2022 27.83 1367th 1837 25.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.23 1435th 1803 20.4%
2019 26.36 1391st 1824 23.7%
2021 24.02 1416th 1840 23.0%
2022 24.40 1406th 1853 24.1%
2023 25.86 1430th 1913 25.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.55 634th 1013 37.4%
2019 41.15 550th 1024 46.3%
2021 31.55 673rd 1020 34.0%
2022 33.21 637th 1031 38.2%
2023 22.51 833rd 1069 22.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.85 1357th 1691 19.8%
2019 28.84 1295th 1714 24.4%
2021 26.03 1329th 1743 23.8%
2022 25.90 1344th 1762 23.7%
2023 27.66 1351st 1820 25.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Waltrip High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.55 586th 1539 61.9%
2019 46.72 815th 1526 46.6%
2021 41.27 935th 1510 38.1%
2022 50.19 711th 1525 53.4%
2023 49.51 784th 1576 50.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

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 Waltrip High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 658 555 32 585 n/a n/a n/a 0 1830
1989 621 530 21 596 0 n/a n/a 0 1768
1990 545 513 15 608 1 n/a n/a 0 1682
1991 492 436 10 568 1 n/a n/a 0 1507
1992 450 370 20 638 1 n/a n/a 0 1479
1993 437 319 23 581 1 n/a n/a 0 1361
1994 430 357 21 559 0 n/a n/a 0 1367
1995 380 319 24 616 1 n/a n/a 0 1340
1996 380 319 24 616 1 n/a n/a 0 1340
1997 382 302 38 652 1 n/a n/a 0 1375
1998 364 292 32 708 1 n/a n/a 0 1397
1999 354 311 37 788 2 n/a n/a 0 1492
2000 389 312 17 834 2 n/a n/a 0 1554
2001 396 335 17 896 2 n/a n/a 0 1646
2002 379 334 18 1055 3 n/a n/a 0 1789
2003 379 334 18 1055 3 n/a n/a 0 1789
2004 369 317 19 1084 1 n/a n/a 0 1790
2005 349 314 17 1138 1 n/a n/a 0 1819
2006 343 339 15 1151 1 n/a n/a 0 1849
2007 337 274 18 1139 1 n/a n/a 0 1769
2008 292 259 17 1208 1 n/a n/a 0 1777
2009 287 251 17 1251 2 n/a n/a 0 1808
2010 251 248 8 1268 2 n/a n/a 0 1777
2011 213 243 4 1285 5 0 12 0 1762
2012 194 227 6 1253 5 0 16 0 1701
2013 156 246 5 1240 1 2 17 0 1667
2014 150 237 8 1217 3 2 13 0 1630
2015 139 229 5 1270 3 3 14 0 1663
2016 153 263 8 1297 5 2 15 0 1743
2017 134 242 7 1218 5 1 10 0 1617
2018 145 252 4 1358 4 1 14 0 1778
2019 147 267 7 1465 7 0 14 0 1907
2020 136 245 7 1505 4 0 17 0 1914
2021 116 255 5 1455 4 1 17 0 1853
2022 119 251 7 1320 4 0 12 0 1713
2023 121 224 9 1226 3 1 13 0 1597

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 Waltrip High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1830 86.0 21.2 n/a
1989 1768 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1682 84.0 20.0 n/a
1991 1507 83.9 17.9 n/a
1992 1479 76.0 19.4 12.8
1993 1361 74.0 18.4 18.5
1994 1367 73.0 18.7 23.1
1995 1340 70.1 19.1 27.7
1996 1340 70.1 19.1 27.7
1997 1375 72.2 19.0 25.9
1998 1397 82.7 16.9 31.8
1999 1492 82.0 18.2 27.9
2000 1554 85.0 18.3 27.8
2001 1646 86.0 19.1 37.7
2002 1789 98.4 18.2 47.2
2003 1789 98.4 18.2 47.2
2004 1790 95.2 18.8 51.7
2005 1819 95.2 19.1 54.4
2006 1849 97.0 19.1 63.8
2007 1769 97.4 18.2 51.4
2008 1777 99.0 17.9 57.2
2009 1808 104.9 17.2 64.1
2010 1777 106.9 16.6 60
2011 1762 105.4 16.7 49.8
2012 1701 92.3 18.4 48.5
2013 1667 94.0 17.7 79.4
2014 1630 92.0 17.7 72.6
2015 1663 94.0 17.6 71.6
2016 1743 102.0 17.0 75.4
2017 1617 97.2 16.6 66.9
2018 1778 95.1 18.6 64.8
2019 1907 97.1 19.6 67.1
2020 1914 102.1 18.7 69.9
2021 1853 107.0 17.3 73
2022 1713 107.3 15.9 77
2023 1597 105.8 15.0 74

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 Waltrip High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1830 86.0 21.2 n/a
1989 1768 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1682 84.0 20.0 n/a
1991 1507 83.9 17.9 n/a
1992 1479 76.0 19.4 12.8
1993 1361 74.0 18.4 18.5
1994 1367 73.0 18.7 23.1
1995 1340 70.1 19.1 27.7
1996 1340 70.1 19.1 27.7
1997 1375 72.2 19.0 25.9
1998 1397 82.7 16.9 31.8
1999 1492 82.0 18.2 27.9
2000 1554 85.0 18.3 27.8
2001 1646 86.0 19.1 37.7
2002 1789 98.4 18.2 47.2
2003 1789 98.4 18.2 47.2
2004 1790 95.2 18.8 51.7
2005 1819 95.2 19.1 54.4
2006 1849 97.0 19.1 63.8
2007 1769 97.4 18.2 51.4
2008 1777 99.0 17.9 57.2
2009 1808 104.9 17.2 64.1
2010 1777 106.9 16.6 60
2011 1762 105.4 16.7 49.8
2012 1701 92.3 18.4 48.5
2013 1667 94.0 17.7 79.4
2014 1630 92.0 17.7 72.6
2015 1663 94.0 17.6 71.6
2016 1743 102.0 17.0 75.4
2017 1617 97.2 16.6 66.9
2018 1778 95.1 18.6 64.8
2019 1907 97.1 19.6 67.1
2020 1914 102.1 18.7 69.9
2021 1853 107.0 17.3 73
2022 1713 107.3 15.9 77
2023 1597 105.8 15.0 74

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Waltrip High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,253 (14.9%) $7,144 (85.1%) $8,398
2020 $1,382 (14.7%) $8,028 (85.3%) $9,410
2021 $940 (9.7%) $8,795 (90.3%) $9,735

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Waltrip High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1384th of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1513th of 1961 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Waltrip High School)2716
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Waltrip High School)5136
 15%
   End of Course Biology (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5140
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Waltrip High School)1739
 22%
   End of Course English I Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3941
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Waltrip High School)4144
 3%
   End of Course English II Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4344
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Waltrip High School)6559
 6%
   End of Course U.S. History (Houston Independent School District (Isd))6863
 5%
   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 Students19071597
 16.3%
African American267224
 16.1%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic14651226
 16.3%
Pacific Islander01
White147121
 17.7%
Two or More Races1413
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%74%
 6.8%


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Waltrip High School ranks 1435th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Waltrip High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Durham Elementary
Elementary : Garden Oaks Montessori
Elementary : Oak Forest Elementary
Elementary : Sinclair Elementary
Elementary : Stevens Elementary
Middle : Black Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,597 students attended Waltrip High School.

Students at Waltrip High School are 77% Hispanic, 14% African American, 8% White.


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