#1256 of 1,419 high schools in Texas
#13239 of 16,910 nationally
About Waltrip H S
Waltrip H S is a public high located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,615 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 1256th of 1,419 ranked high schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (40th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,615.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Waltrip H S ranks 385th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)79.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Waltrip H S by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,615
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 79.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waltrip H S a good school?
Waltrip H S has a Success Index (US) of 30.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #1256 of 1,419 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Waltrip H S rank in Texas?
Waltrip H S ranks #1256 of 1,419 high schools in Texas and #13239 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Waltrip H S?
Waltrip H S had 1,615 students in 2025.
Is Waltrip H S a elementary school or a high school?
Waltrip H S is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Waltrip H S?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Waltrip H S; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.