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Westbury H S

11911 CHIMNEY ROCK, HOUSTON, TX, 77035

Ranked 1383 of 1796 in Texas

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About Westbury H S

Westbury High School is one of the best public high schools in the Houston Independent School District. It is in Houston, Texas. The school has about 2,300 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 17:1. It is known as one of the best schools because it offers a wide range of academic programs. For example, 52% of students take Advanced Placement courses and exams to get ready for college. The campus has a diverse student body, with 98% of students coming from minority backgrounds and 90% coming from low-income families. The school's proficiency data shows that 29% of students are successful in Reading and 23% in Math. The school also offers standard college entrance tests like the SAT and ACT. Westbury High School is one of the best schools in its area because it has strong magnet programs and a wide range of extracurricular activities. It always keeps its focus on academic growth and the overall development of its students, and it is one of the the best high school in Texas.

Westbury H S Contact Information

Address

11911 CHIMNEY ROCK, HOUSTON, TX, 77035

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Phone

(713) 723-6015

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 23%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 23% in Math and 29% in Reading.
127
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2263
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1383 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Westbury H S

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.21%
Asian 1.5%
Hispanic 68.54%
Black 26.65%
Two+ Races 1.02%
Native Am. 0.09%
White
2.21%
Asian
1.5%
Hispanic
68.54%
Black
26.65%
Two+ Races
1.02%
Native Am.
0.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2263
48.92%
1107 Female
51.08%
1156 Male

Student Population

2263 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

2263 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Houston ISD's expanded Career and Technical Education initiative has recently added a new level of academic enrichment to Booker T. Washington High School and its High School for the Engineering Professions (HSEP). Beginning this school year, students can now choose from 16 more programs of study through the district's centralized industry-aligned training hub. This opens up more opportunities for them to get into high-demand technical fields. The campus still makes use of its cutting-edge facilities, which include open-space learning labs and outdoor teaching areas that are meant to look like modern workplaces.

FAQ

Q1. Are there chances to be a leader at Westbury H S?

Ans. Yes, student council and team-based activities help students learn how to be leaders.

Q2. How does Westbury H S help students get ready for their careers?

Ans. Westbury H S helps students explore and plan their careers by giving them advice, internships, and programs that connect them with career exploration and planning.

Q3. Are college entrance exams conducted here?

Ans. Students can take the SAT and ACT tests on-site or through programs that work together.

Q4. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Westbury H S encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.

Q5. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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