WASHINGTON B T HIGH SCHOOL

WASHINGTON B T H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 764 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 49 teachers, WASHINGTON B T H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Washington B.T. High School, located at 119 E 39th St in Houston, Texas, is a public secondary school operating under the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As part of the largest school district in Texas, the school is situated in the northern part of the city and serves a diverse student population, providing a standard curriculum designed to meet state educational requirements while preparing students for post-secondary opportunities.

The school functions as a core component of its local community, focusing on academic development, extracurricular engagement, and student growth. As an HISD campus, it follows the district's broader mission to provide equitable access to quality education. For specific details regarding academic programs, current enrollment figures, or extracurricular offerings, families and community members are encouraged to visit the official [Houston ISD website](http://www.houstonisd.org) or contact the school administration directly.

For more information, contact WASHINGTON B T H S at (713) 696-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

119 E 39TH ST
HOUSTON, TX 77018-6545
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WASHINGTON B T HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOUSTON, TX with about 764 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:
764
Teachers:
49
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 764 students

Black or African American
52.1%
Hispanic/Latino
44.4%
White
2.0%
Two or more races
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
43.7%
Male
56.3%

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.