School Overview
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.
827
Total Students
55.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
82.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WORTHING H S
Demographic Student Count
White7
Hispanic245
Black560
Asian4
Two or More9
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • Black
    560 (67.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    245 (29.6 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.1 %)
  • White
    7 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (713)733-3433
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 827
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 55.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 678
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2
Grades Taught
Grade 9 276
Grade 10 222
Grade 11 169
Grade 12 160

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WORTHING H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 9276
Grade 10222
Grade 11169
Grade 12160
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WORTHING H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female38947%
Male43853%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)