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
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.66
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$36,816
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal
Niche Grade
A+
A
A+
A+
A+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.66
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
109
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Full Time Teachers
105
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Part Time Teachers
4
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
670
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Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
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Number of AP Courses
23
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AP Pass Rate
83%
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Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
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Female
50.9%
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Male
49.1%
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White
70.8%
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Two or more races
9.7%
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Hispanic
8%
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Black
7.5%
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Asian
3.4%
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Native American
<1%
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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
215 Students
Texas A&M University
128 Students
Texas Christian University
99 Students
Southern Methodist University
89 Students
Rice University
81 Students
University of Southern California
74 Students
Baylor University
73 Students
Vanderbilt University
66 Students
University of Oklahoma
65 Students
Tulane University
65 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
139 Students
Psychology
72 Students
Finance
56 Students
Pre-Law Studies
44 Students
Biology
41 Students
Economics
41 Students
Political Science and Government
40 Students
English
29 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
28 Students
Computer Science
27 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/1/2025
At Episcopal High School, I really enjoy the competitive learning environment and community in classes and sports. Our teachers push us to be better and are there for us when needed.
9/23/2025
The best part of my experience here has been the community I'm apart of. I feel supported not just by my friends but by my teachers and coaches. However, I would like to see the schedule change with school ending as it used to and having lunch by grade so we can be with friends.
9/17/2025
I adore Episcopal and have experienced tremendous growth in all 4 pillars throughout my time here. The teachers have a genuine care for the well-being of their students, and the campus is a place full of positivity and support.
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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$402K - $3.2M
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Average Home Value
$1,175,691
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
12%
Average Household Income
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% of College Grads
80.9%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
3,380 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 3.66, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1320 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $1,175,691. 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.