WORTHING HIGH SCHOOL

WORTHING H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 851 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 51 teachers, WORTHING H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Worthing High School, located at 9215 Scott St in Houston, Texas, is a comprehensive public secondary school serving the South Union community as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is named in honor of Evan E. Worthing, a prominent real estate developer and philanthropist whose contributions played a significant role in the development of Houston’s educational landscape. As a pillar of its neighborhood, the school focuses on providing academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities to prepare students for post-secondary success, reflecting the broader mission of the Houston Independent School District to support diverse learning needs across the city.

The campus is recognized for its commitment to student development through a blend of core curriculum, career-readiness programs, and athletics. As part of the nation’s seventh-largest school district, Worthing High School benefits from district-wide resources and initiatives designed to enhance educational outcomes and bridge achievement gaps. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, campus-specific programs, or academic calendars, the school maintains an active presence through the official Houston ISD website, which serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.

For more information, contact WORTHING H S at (713) 733-3433 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.