The overarching vision of Westside High School, a public school in Briar Village, is to see the potential of all students realized. This school serves students in grades 9-12.
Wednesdays and Thursdays are block schedule days at the school, which the school says contributes to academic excellence. In addition, Westside collaborates with colleges and universities to offer Advanced Placement courses. Students who participate in this college-level program can receive college credit by taking AP courses and sitting for the AP exam at the end of the course.
Westside offers several Dual Credit courses through a partnership with Houston Community College, which allows students to fulfill high school graduation requirements while earning college credit.
Students can keep their calendars busy by attending events organized by clubs and organizations, College Night, Coffee & Conversation with the Principal and more.
Westside offers numerous opportunities for students to get involved with more than 40 clubs and organizations.
A wide variety of sports are offered, such as basketball, football, track, and volleyball. Music, choir, dance, and more are all part of the Performing and Visual Arts Programs. In addition, the school offers a four-year entrepreneurship program designed by the National Restaurant Educational Association Foundation.
Westside High School offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and academic opportunities.
Westside High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
14201 Briar Forest Dr,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
88%
Niche Grade
B
B+
A-
B-
C+
B+
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.38
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
156
Full Time Teachers
156
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
25
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
31
AP Pass Rate
45.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
16%
State Average
17%
Student Diversity
Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Hispanic
43.8%
Black
33.6%
White
13.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.7%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston
1,007 Students
Texas A&M University
728 Students
University of Texas - Austin
692 Students
Rice University
475 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
448 Students
Texas State University
435 Students
Houston Community College
321 Students
Baylor University
313 Students
Texas Tech University
266 Students
Houston Christian University
254 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
261 Students
Biology
242 Students
Nursing
211 Students
Psychology
157 Students
Computer Science
151 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
148 Students
Mechanical Engineering
93 Students
Engineering
80 Students
Accounting
70 Students
Finance
65 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/30/2024
Overall great high school but I wish there were more advertisements to join teams/sports rather than last minute.
11/29/2024
Westside is a good and diverse school, there's not many fights and most of the teachers arn't rude for no reason. The cafeteria food could be better, and there could be a bit more activities but overall it's a good diverse and well educational school.
7/19/2024
the school itself is really good; it has good programs, many clubs, good extracurriculars, many things other schools in the district don't have.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/4/2022
This school is by far the worse experience that my daughter and myself have experienced. The Deans and Principals are not trust worthy. The Principals do not care about the students well being. My daughter was assaulted on this school premise. We are frustrated, and emotionally and mentally affected...
4/20/2021
Westside High School is great! Great teachers deans and very good programs.
6/8/2020
My family made the right decision. Westside has been the most amazing experience for my children.
4/3/2020
While my last years here were good, my recent visits to this school have shown that management and order are on a decline here.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Briar Village
List Price Range
$159K - $2M
Homes For Sale
36
Average Home Value
$367,756
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$78,033
% of College Grads
42.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,245 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$905 - $1,575 per month
- Hayden at Enclave
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 551+ Sq Ft
- 12951 Briar Forest Dr
- Houston, TX
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McClendon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Ray Miller Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Mike Driscoll Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mission Bend Community Park
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Shadow Briar Recreation Center
- Pool
- Tennis
- Community Center
Brays Bayou Park
Sylvia's Garden
Wingate Community Park
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