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Worthing H S

9215 SCOTT ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77051

Ranked 2148 of 2317 in Texas

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About Worthing H S

Worthing High School is a public high school in Houston, Texas, that is part of the Houston Independent School District. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. There are about 850 students on campus, and there is one teacher for every 15 students. It is known as one of the best schools for its vocational and academic programs. It offers Advanced Placement courses and tests, and 34% of students take them. The school is very diverse, with 98% of students being minorities and 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. According to academic data, 21% of students are good at reading and 7% are good at math. The school also offers college readiness tests like the SAT and ACT. Worthing High School is known as one of the best schools because it cares about its students and helps them get ready for college and careers. Its strengths are creating a dedicated learning community and giving students the tools they need to succeed after high school, and it is one of the the best high school in Texas.

Worthing H S Contact Information

Address

9215 SCOTT ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77051

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Phone

(713) 733-3433

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 7%
Reading 21%
State average proficiency is 7% in Math and 21% in Reading.
74
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
831
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2148 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Worthing 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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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 1.56%
Asian 0.24%
Hispanic 29.12%
Black 67.27%
Two+ Races 1.44%
Native Am. 0.24%
White
1.56%
Asian
0.24%
Hispanic
29.12%
Black
67.27%
Two+ Races
1.44%
Native Am.
0.24%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 831
46.45%
386 Female
53.55%
445 Male

Student Population

831 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

710 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Three seniors at Worthing High School are on track to become the first in the school's history to graduate with an Associate's Degree. The school is working on improving its academic offerings for the 2025-2026 school year. The school has recently started a new magnet program in agricultural sciences. Students will learn by doing things like running a greenhouse, managing a landscape, and getting paid internships. A new college-style lecture hall, specialized career and technology education spaces, and new science labs are all part of the updated building that supports these academic changes.

FAQ

Q1. Do teachers want students to take advanced classes?

Ans. Advanced classes push students and help them do better in school.

Q2. Are there programs that help people become better leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can learn how to be leaders by joining student groups, working on group projects, and mentoring other students.

Q3. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Worthing H S lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q4. Does Worthing H S offer individualized learning assistance?

Ans. Yes, Worthing H S gives students advice and help to help them reach their academic goals.

Q5. Are students allowed to join clubs and activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, clubs, sports, and student groups help people learn how to be social and lead.

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

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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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