Established in 1984, The Varnett Public School’s Southwest campus is a base for some of Westbury’s pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students. This open enrollment charter school offers Westbury pupils a learning option in addition to Houston Independent School District.
Varnett prides itself on smaller class sizes and a well-rounded education including access to advanced curriculum, gifted and talented, specialized programming and special education.
Literacy programming at Varnett includes Amplify Reading, Reading Horizons, Guided Reading and Literacy Pro. These educational techniques or programs help students build a foundation for the rest of their time at Varnett and beyond.
Through Varnett’s ALPHA Academy (Advanced Learning Programs for High Achievers), students can take a special focus on their advanced math, English or language arts skills. The ALPHA Academy allows students an opportunity to enroll in an advanced curriculum, access mentoring opportunities and even have the chance to skip a grade level.
Thanks the Aerospace S.T.E.A.M. Academy, which centers on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics, Varnett students can engage in hands-on aerospace learning through a self-paced, project-oriented course of study.
In recent years, Varnett has aimed to improve its ratings, taking on a district-wide plan aimed at boosting enrollment, student achievement and academic strength.
Varnett Charter School
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade Pre-K-7
5025 S Willow Dr,
Houston, TX
School Details
Head of School
Dr. Toron Wooldridge, Campus Director
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
40%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
27%
GreatSchools Rating
6
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Hispanic
55.3%
Black
44.2%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
4/10/2018
This school is ridiculous, it needs more resources for kids especially kids with special needs. Why wait until a child fails to try something new.
GreatSchools Reviews
11/18/2024
My daughter loves it! Small classes. Great attention.
9/18/2019
A nurturing school with strong family support and a strong emphasis of providing a rigorous academic program which meets the needs of its diverse population.
4/25/2016
Life is short and we are bound to encounter the trials of life or the school of life. We all desire tohave the best for our children. An advocate of quality education I chose Varnett.For over 20 years Varnett has been a part of my life with now three grandchildren. The oldest sharing school years fr...
10/21/2015
Horrible school they call for every little thing they suspend my child for laughing... My daughter hated it she said they wasn't teach her anything
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About Westbury
List Price Range
$237K - $1.8M
Homes For Sale
17
Average Home Value
$345,836
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Household Income
$85,807
% of College Grads
38.3%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,909 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
45.6%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 6th to 12th
- Charter
- 6th to 12th
- Charter
- 6th to 12th
- Charter
Parks in this Area
Chimney Rock Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Godwin Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Willow Waterhole Conservation Reserve
- Lake
- Events
- Multi-Purpose Field
Hager Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Westbury Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Willow Park
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
- Playground
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