Westside H S

Westside High School serves 2,825 students in grades 9-12 in Houston's 77077 zip code area. With 159 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio, providing a more intimate learning environment than many large urban high schools. The school currently ranks #7622 out of 8598 schools statewide, placing it in the 11th percentile among Texas high schools, with room for academic growth.

Despite these rankings, Westside High School serves a diverse student body in a community where education is valued—58% of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The school's location on Briar Forest Drive places it in an established residential area where the median household income is $69,782 and median home values reach $352,900. The surrounding neighborhood maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 11.0%, reflecting a stable middle-class community of over 62,000 residents.

As a regular public high school in Harris County, Westside High School operates within one of Texas's largest and most diverse school districts. The school continues to focus on student development and academic improvement while serving families throughout this well-established section of west Houston's suburban landscape.

Westside H S is a large school with 2,825 students enrolled. Larger schools typically offer a wider range of academic programs, electives, and extracurricular activities. Parents may want to ask about how the school maintains a sense of community and ensures students don't get lost in the crowd.