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Westside High School

Houston, Texas · Grades 9 to 12 · Houston ISD

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About Westside High School

Located in Houston, Texas, Westside High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Enrollment was 2,729 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter high schools in Houston. There are about 18.7 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (145.6 teachers in all). Federal data from 2021-22 lists it as a magnet school. It is one of 271 schools in Houston ISD. Within 5 miles there are 89 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Federal locale data places it in a large city, in Harris County.

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School facts

Address14201 Briar Forest, Houston, TX 77077
Phone(281) 920-8000
School districtHouston ISD
Grades9 to 12
Students (2024-25)2,729
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)145.6
Students per teacher18.7
Charter schoolNo
Magnet schoolYes, based on the most recent federal magnet data (2021-22)
School typeRegular
LevelHigh
Locale (NCES)City, large, Harris County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 482364008816). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Bush ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Houston · 0.5 miWestside Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Houston · 0.6 miWest Briar MiddlePublic · Grades 6 to 8Houston · 0.7 miFive Star Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to KHouston · 1 miPrimrose School of Eldridge ParkwayPrivate · Grades PreK to KHouston · 1.1 miVillage Middle SchoolPrivate · Grades 5 to 8Houston · 1.3 miThe Village SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 12Houston · 1.3 miThe Village SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Houston · 1.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Westside High School serve?

Westside High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Westside High School?

Westside High School reported 2,729 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside High School?

About 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 2,729 students and 145.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Westside High School a public or charter school?

Westside High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Westside High School in?

Westside High School is part of Houston ISD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/tx/houston-isd/

Where is Westside High School located?

Westside High School is at 14201 Briar Forest, Houston, TX 77077. The phone number is (281) 920-8000.

How many other schools are near Westside High School?

There are 89 other schools within 5 miles of Westside High School in our directory.

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