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
19:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
46%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Average GPA
3.38
Graduation Rate
88%
Niche Grade
B
B+
A-
B-
C
B
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.38
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Reading Proficiency
46%
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Math Proficiency
46%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
146
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Full Time Teachers
146
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Teachers in First or Second Year
18.7%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
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Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
25
Science
25
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Number of AP Courses
26
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AP Pass Rate
45.7%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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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
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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English
15%
State Average
16%
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.1%
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Male
49.9%
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Hispanic
44.8%
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Black
31.7%
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White
12.6%
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Asian
7.2%
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Two or more races
3.3%
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Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<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
1,038 Students
Texas A&M University
781 Students
University of Texas - Austin
719 Students
Rice University
495 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
452 Students
Texas State University
424 Students
Houston City College
337 Students
Baylor University
298 Students
Houston Christian University
293 Students
Texas Tech University
287 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
264 Students
Biology
224 Students
Nursing
222 Students
Psychology
177 Students
Computer Science
157 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
141 Students
Mechanical Engineering
105 Students
Finance
82 Students
Engineering
78 Students
Marketing
74 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/13/2026
Westside is an amazing school with great diversity and friendly students. Not only is it diverse in people but also in sports and programs that help you have the best student life and prepare you for your next step.
7/1/2025
My experience at Westside high school is been really good for the years I've been in there. Everything about is really great, there's great teachers and some not so good teachers. From my experience in extracurricular activities they do a awesome job and has various activities for everyone. The facility is mostly clean but there are some classrooms where you could see a lot of dirt.
6/22/2025
My experience at Westside High School was overall okay. The best part of high school was the art program, as the teacher I had for all 4 years was absolutely the best and encouraged me to continue pursuing art. The worst part was the school culture when it came to sports and academics. I felt as though many of my peers were not so encouraging and instead put me down and felt discouraged.
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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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$150K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
204
Average Home Value
$365,015
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Average Household Income
$78,033
% of College Grads
42.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,254 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
58.2%
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Westside High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,882 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 46% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Westside High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.38, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1150 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $365,015. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stratford High School, The Village School, Katy Montessori School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Westside High School.