Westbury High School

Summary:

Westbury High School is a public magnet high school in Houston, Texas, serving 2,243 students in grades 9-12. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 1.56% White, 28.85% African American, 67.23% Hispanic, and 1.47% Asian.

Westbury High School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas high schools, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages on STAAR End-of-Course exams. The school's four-year graduation rate ranges from 75.6% to 86.7%, lower than the state and district, and its dropout rate is higher, ranging from 3.5% to 6.4%. Over 90% of Westbury's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's performance varies across student subgroups, ranking particularly low for Asian and Gifted and Talented students.

Westbury High School's academic performance is generally lower than nearby schools like Bellaire High School, Madison High School, and Long Academy, all part of the Houston Independent School District. This raises questions about the effectiveness of Westbury's magnet program in improving student outcomes, and suggests that socioeconomic factors and targeted interventions may be needed to address the diverse needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 11911 Chimney Rock
       Houston, TX  77035-4503


(713) 723-6015

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1552nd of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,658 Help


Feeder schools for Westbury High School:

Elementary:    Anderson Elementary
    Bell Elementary
    Elrod Elementary
    Foerster Elementary
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Middle:    Fondren Middle
    Meyerland Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  2,263

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.5%
African American:
26.6%
White:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.6% Help


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Compare Details Westbury High School ranks worse than 78.1% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th 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 23.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Westbury 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 (68.5%), African American (26.6%), White (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westbury High School is 17.7. 31 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westbury High School is $9,658. 26 high schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Westbury High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Westbury High School 1552nd of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Westbury High School in the ranking list.)

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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 Westbury High School

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Rank History for all students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 15.68 1306th 1427 8.5%
2005 12.72 1323rd 1429 7.4%
2006 15.34 1295th 1430 9.4%
2007 23.39 1288th 1497 14.0%
2008 29.49 1263rd 1510 16.4%
2009 29.88 1298th 1539 15.7%
2010 40.99 1218th 1568 22.3%
2011 37.40 1345th 1672 19.6%
2012 25.98 1335th 1603 16.7%
2013 23.27 1386th 1652 16.1%
2014 23.19 1447th 1734 16.6%
2015 19.78 1487th 1743 14.7%
2016 22.67 1479th 1762 16.1%
2017 14.75 1524th 1777 14.2%
2018 20.69 1461st 1797 18.7%
2019 20.81 1521st 1857 18.1%
2021 15.87 1592nd 1861 14.5%
2022 17.55 1580th 1876 15.8%
2023 16.87 1649th 1961 15.9%
2024 23.72 1552nd 1987 21.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.70 227th 582 61.0%
2019 22.48 497th 604 17.7%
2022 45.15 332nd 664 50.0%
2023 29.39 496th 677 26.7%
2024 23.21 593rd 730 18.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.79 902nd 1113 19.0%
2019 24.80 923rd 1136 18.8%
2021 23.63 986th 1195 17.5%
2022 21.86 1058th 1278 17.2%
2023 21.52 1113th 1371 18.8%
2024 30.07 970th 1435 32.4%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.41 785th 1347 41.7%
2019 29.75 1020th 1357 24.8%
2021 21.44 1228th 1382 11.1%
2022 30.87 1018th 1418 28.2%
2023 33.65 974th 1478 34.1%
2024 52.47 573rd 1547 63.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.29 1401st 1794 21.9%
2019 25.78 1487th 1818 18.2%
2021 21.05 1529th 1848 17.3%
2022 22.49 1500th 1847 18.8%
2023 19.68 1587th 1897 16.3%
2024 27.72 1402nd 1883 25.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.32 1538th 1781 13.6%
2019 19.77 1530th 1798 14.9%
2021 16.66 1542nd 1815 15.0%
2022 16.80 1556th 1841 15.5%
2023 13.10 1641st 1891 13.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.08 1047th 1137 7.9%
2019 31.93 969th 1145 15.4%
2021 20.51 1033rd 1177 12.2%
2022 14.64 1071st 1172 8.6%
2023 7.55 1116th 1182 5.6%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.16 1162nd 1784 34.9%
2019 29.30 1381st 1810 23.7%
2021 17.72 1625th 1829 11.2%
2022 25.33 1445th 1837 21.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.25 1522nd 1803 15.6%
2019 19.13 1556th 1824 14.7%
2021 13.41 1637th 1840 11.0%
2022 16.29 1577th 1853 14.9%
2023 18.47 1573rd 1913 17.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.33 482nd 486 0.8%
2019 0.86 479th 487 1.6%
2021 0.66 483rd 488 1.0%
2022 1.05 498th 507 1.8%
2023 2.24 501st 525 4.6%
2024 5.12 497th 529 6.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.93 643rd 1013 36.5%
2019 30.32 696th 1024 32.0%
2021 30.07 694th 1020 32.0%
2022 30.63 681st 1031 33.9%
2023 29.74 732nd 1069 31.5%
2024 37.29 605th 1065 43.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.79 1387th 1691 18.0%
2019 25.06 1390th 1714 18.9%
2021 17.92 1482nd 1743 15.0%
2022 19.02 1467th 1762 16.7%
2023 18.55 1527th 1820 16.1%
2024 25.06 1382nd 1804 23.4%
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Rank History for White students at Westbury High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.58 1237th 1539 19.6%
2019 14.61 1378th 1526 9.7%
2021 26.22 1190th 1510 21.2%
2022 24.41 1233rd 1525 19.1%
2023 25.79 1224th 1576 22.3%
2024 34.62 1050th 1556 32.5%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Westbury High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 845 863 115 283 1 n/a n/a 0 2107
1989 697 810 99 253 1 n/a n/a 0 1860
1990 610 786 90 255 3 n/a n/a 0 1744
1991 572 786 128 297 2 n/a n/a 0 1785
1992 615 870 154 358 2 n/a n/a 0 1999
1993 618 985 174 408 3 n/a n/a 0 2188
1994 633 1089 181 434 3 n/a n/a 0 2340
1995 504 1130 143 466 2 n/a n/a 0 2245
1996 504 1130 143 466 2 n/a n/a 0 2245
1997 487 1160 141 510 2 n/a n/a 0 2300
1998 421 1182 149 569 2 n/a n/a 0 2323
1999 324 1161 158 564 2 n/a n/a 0 2209
2000 250 1006 152 599 0 n/a n/a 0 2007
2001 202 1025 134 607 1 n/a n/a 0 1969
2002 157 888 80 675 0 n/a n/a 0 1800
2003 157 888 80 675 0 n/a n/a 0 1800
2004 127 908 78 767 1 n/a n/a 0 1881
2005 112 1099 87 886 0 n/a n/a 0 2184
2006 113 1276 118 938 0 n/a n/a 0 2445
2007 97 1025 94 883 0 n/a n/a 0 2099
2008 82 951 77 845 0 n/a n/a 0 1955
2009 80 955 80 895 0 n/a n/a 0 2010
2010 73 929 114 996 4 n/a n/a 0 2116
2011 69 919 138 1014 11 3 6 0 2160
2012 56 929 144 1062 14 3 7 0 2215
2013 61 839 126 1058 10 3 5 0 2102
2014 51 811 121 1078 5 2 8 0 2076
2015 54 806 109 1201 3 2 5 0 2180
2016 48 748 98 1226 5 2 9 0 2136
2017 51 736 87 1312 10 5 9 0 2210
2018 61 793 56 1423 8 3 14 0 2358
2019 50 775 40 1458 4 3 18 0 2348
2020 44 751 31 1556 2 2 16 0 2402
2021 48 770 28 1528 1 2 16 0 2393
2022 44 731 27 1525 1 1 16 0 2345
2023 35 647 33 1508 1 0 19 0 2243
2024 50 603 34 1551 2 0 23 0 2263

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 Westbury High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2107 107.0 19.6 n/a
1989 1860 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1744 89.0 19.5 n/a
1991 1785 89.0 20.0 n/a
1992 1999 99.6 20.0 10.6
1993 2188 108.0 20.3 17
1994 2340 118.9 19.7 17.9
1995 2245 123.8 18.1 18.4
1996 2245 123.8 18.1 18.4
1997 2300 124.2 18.5 23.3
1998 2323 118.5 19.6 27.6
1999 2209 121.7 18.2 28.5
2000 2007 113.8 17.6 24.9
2001 1969 101.1 19.5 32.6
2002 1800 106.8 16.9 37.1
2003 1800 106.8 16.9 37.1
2004 1881 107.8 17.4 42.3
2005 2184 115.6 18.9 48.1
2006 2445 126.4 19.3 66.6
2007 2099 125.5 16.7 48.5
2008 1955 123.8 15.8 52.5
2009 2010 123.8 16.2 59
2010 2116 133.4 15.8 53.6
2011 2160 134.2 16.0 47.7
2012 2215 111.3 19.8 46.2
2013 2102 118.2 17.7 76.7
2014 2076 116.0 17.8 78.8
2015 2180 117.0 18.6 71.9
2016 2136 112.0 19.0 84
2017 2210 117.0 18.8 77.9
2018 2358 123.7 19.0 72.6
2019 2348 126.9 18.5 93.2
2020 2402 125.5 19.1 87.7
2021 2393 125.1 19.1 91.3
2022 2345 126.6 18.5 92.2
2023 2243 128.9 17.3 91.9
2024 2263 127.4 17.7 89.6

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 Westbury High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2107 107.0 19.6 n/a
1989 1860 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1744 89.0 19.5 n/a
1991 1785 89.0 20.0 n/a
1992 1999 99.6 20.0 10.6
1993 2188 108.0 20.3 17
1994 2340 118.9 19.7 17.9
1995 2245 123.8 18.1 18.4
1996 2245 123.8 18.1 18.4
1997 2300 124.2 18.5 23.3
1998 2323 118.5 19.6 27.6
1999 2209 121.7 18.2 28.5
2000 2007 113.8 17.6 24.9
2001 1969 101.1 19.5 32.6
2002 1800 106.8 16.9 37.1
2003 1800 106.8 16.9 37.1
2004 1881 107.8 17.4 42.3
2005 2184 115.6 18.9 48.1
2006 2445 126.4 19.3 66.6
2007 2099 125.5 16.7 48.5
2008 1955 123.8 15.8 52.5
2009 2010 123.8 16.2 59
2010 2116 133.4 15.8 53.6
2011 2160 134.2 16.0 47.7
2012 2215 111.3 19.8 46.2
2013 2102 118.2 17.7 76.7
2014 2076 116.0 17.8 78.8
2015 2180 117.0 18.6 71.9
2016 2136 112.0 19.0 84
2017 2210 117.0 18.8 77.9
2018 2358 123.7 19.0 72.6
2019 2348 126.9 18.5 93.2
2020 2402 125.5 19.1 87.7
2021 2393 125.1 19.1 91.3
2022 2345 126.6 18.5 92.2
2023 2243 128.9 17.3 91.9
2024 2263 127.4 17.7 89.6

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 Westbury High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,314 (14.3%) $7,902 (85.7%) $9,216
2020 $1,466 (15.1%) $8,222 (84.9%) $9,688
2021 $965 (10.0%) $8,693 (90.0%) $9,658

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Westbury High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1521st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1649th of 1961 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Westbury High School)3023
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Westbury High School)3526
 9%
   End of Course Biology (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5140
 11%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Westbury High School)3029
 1%
   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 (Westbury High School)3430
 4%
   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 (Westbury High School)5860
 2%
   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 Students23482243
 4.5%
African American775647
 16.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian4033
 17.5%
Hispanic14581508
 3.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White5035
 30%
Two or More Races1819
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%91.9%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westbury High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,263 students attended Westbury High School.

Westbury High School ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Texas high schools.

Westbury High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Anderson Elementary
Elementary : Bell Elementary
Elementary : Elrod Elementary
Elementary : Foerster Elementary
Elementary : Gross Elementary
Elementary : Halpin Early Childhood Center
Elementary : Parker Elementary
Elementary : Red Elementary
Elementary : Tinsley Elementary
Middle : Fondren Middle
Middle : Meyerland Middle

Students at Westbury High School are 69% Hispanic, 27% African American, 2% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.


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