Located on the manicured 34-acre site of a former convent, Episcopal High School is a four-year co-ed private day school. Episcopal High School emphasizes religion, academics, art and athletics. Focusing on these four pillars, the school aims to help students unleash their inner genius and stand out from the crowd.
Over 650 students at Episcopal High School Knights and their teachers begin each school day with a chapel service. As part of the Religion pillar, students take religion courses and perform community service. Service-minded students can apply to the year-long Service Achievement Program which includes servant leadership, learning and teaching.
Academically, Episcopal High School prepares students for college with a rigorous curriculum that offers 46 Advanced Placement and Honors classes. Science scholars can use the labs in the Jack T. Trotter building. In addition, language options include French, Spanish, Chinese and Latin.
The school also shines in the athletic realm. Sports include football, cross-country, lacrosse, golf and swimming. Several of the alumni are well-known football players.
Episcopal High School
Private High School
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Grade 9-12
4650 Bissonnet St,
Bellaire, TX
796
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
C. Edward "ned" Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1310
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$36,816
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Niche Grade
A+
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A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
109
Full Time Teachers
105
Part Time Teachers
4
College Prep
Average SAT
1310
Math
650
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
83%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
70.8%
Two or more races
9.7%
Hispanic
8%
Black
7.5%
Asian
3.4%
Native American
<1%
School Rankings
#5
Best Christian Schools in Texas
#23
Best Private HS in Texas
#34
Best College Prep Private High Schools in Texas
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin
209 Students
Texas A&M University
125 Students
Texas Christian University
93 Students
Southern Methodist University
85 Students
Rice University
75 Students
University of Southern California
71 Students
Baylor University
68 Students
University of Oklahoma
63 Students
Tulane University
63 Students
Vanderbilt University
60 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
131 Students
Psychology
69 Students
Finance
58 Students
Biology
43 Students
Pre-Law Studies
42 Students
Political Science and Government
39 Students
Economics
39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
28 Students
English
28 Students
Computer Science
27 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/21/2024
I love Episcopal High School. It's a close to perfect high school and it's so loving and caring. I don't know a better school.
9/20/2024
Episcopal has given me a great 4 years. I met my best friends, I discovered my love for dance, I challenged myself in many classes, and had several amazing teachers.
5/20/2024
I have no regrets choosing episcopal high school it truly has been wonderful. All of the teachers and staff are so welcoming and truly want to get to know you as a person. They also love to spend time teaching you one one one.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/5/2020
It's to be expected that this school is marvelous. Students are well behaved and on top of that, it's pretty, no it's a beautiful school.
3/18/2018
This is a great school for confident and self-disciplined students where two of our children attend. It's hard but rewarding with recognition in academics, talent, sports, and faith. This is a modern elite school compared to old traditions like St. John's and Kinkaid, but no less challenging and sta...
10/31/2015
EHS is pretty great! Nothing amazing but nothing horrible! For the most part, the teachers and classes are great. The downside is the students. As a current student, it is sad to realize that some of the people that attend here are not the best character wise. They get into trouble, they lie, and en...
8/24/2015
A bought my child a false sense of enticement. Nothing but regret. He's entering 12th grade. Total waste
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List Price Range
$403K - $3.8M
Homes For Sale
34
Average Home Value
$1,164,825
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
12%
Average Household Income
$204,175
% of College Grads
80.9%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
3,369 Sq Ft
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Episcopal High School is a private Episcopal school for students in grades 9-12 located at 4650 Bissonnet St in Bellaire, in the Bellaire neighborhood. Annual tuition is $36,816. The school has a total enrollment of 796 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Episcopal High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1310 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,164,825. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Post Oak School, The Saint Constantine School, St Thomas Episcopal School, and more. Learn more about what Bellaire has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Episcopal High School.