WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL

WALTRIP H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 1,778 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 95 teachers, WALTRIP H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Waltrip High School, located in the Oak Forest neighborhood of Houston, Texas, is a public secondary school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Serving a diverse student population, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic and extracurricular offerings. It is particularly known for its specialized magnet program, which focuses on Research and Technology, providing students with unique opportunities to engage in advanced coursework, hands-on projects, and college-preparatory experiences.

Beyond its academic focus, Waltrip High School boasts a strong sense of community spirit and a rich history. The school offers a wide variety of athletics, fine arts programs, and student organizations, allowing students to pursue diverse interests outside of the classroom. With its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and character development, Waltrip remains a staple of the local community, dedicated to preparing its students for success in higher education and their future professional careers.

For more information, contact WALTRIP H S at (713) 688-1361 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1900 W 34TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77018-6107
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WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 1,778 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
HOUSTON ISD
Total Students:
1,778
Teachers:
95.18
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,778 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WALTRIP HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.4%
Black or African American
14.2%
White
8.2%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.