Westchester Academy for International Studies Overview

2013 Academic Indicators
National Rank
#1,172
College Readiness Index
29.8
Math Proficiency
3.3
Reading Proficiency
3.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
13:1
  • 06–12 Grades
  • 977 Students
  • 76 Teachers

Westchester Academy for International Studies
901 YORKCHESTER
HOUSTON, TX 77079

Phone: (713) 251-1800

District: Spring Branch Independent School District

Overview

Westchester Academy for International Studies is ranked 111st within Texas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams. The AP® participation rate at Westchester Academy for International Studies is 62 percent. The student body makeup is 49 percent male and 51 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 73 percent. Westchester Academy for International Studies is 1 of 5 high schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District.

Rankings / Awards

This details how this school compares to others based on U.S. News ranking criteria.

Medal Awarded Silver
National Rank
#1172
State Rank
#111
Charter Rank
#110

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Students / Teachers

These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.

Total Enrollment 977
Total Minority Enrollment (% of total) 73%
Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total) 53%
Full-Time Teachers 76

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Test Scores

U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state exit exams and internationally available exams on college-level course work (AP®/IB exams).

Proficient in Reading 98%
Proficient in Math 99%
College Readiness Index 29.8

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School Data

School profile information is based on government data.

Grades Served 06 – 12
Setting Large City
Charter School Yes
Magnet School No
Receives Title I Funding Yes

District

This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.

Total Schools 5
Total Students 9,282
Proficient in Reading (district average) 94%
Proficient in Math (district average) 92%
College Readiness (district average) 31.9

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International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.

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Nearby Schools

Westchester Academy for International Studies is 1 of 5 schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District.

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