Willowridge High School

Willowridge High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
16301 Chimney Rock Rd,  Houston, TX
Fort Bend Independent School District
3.5
3.0
1,267 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Terence Hayden
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1000
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
83%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C+
Administration
C-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.24
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
93
Full Time Teachers
93
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1000
Math
490
Verbal
510
Average ACT
20
Math
19
English
20
Reading
20
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
18
AP Pass Rate
11.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
5%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
215:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.3%
Female
49.7%
Hispanic
53.7%
Black
43.2%
Two or more races
1.3%
White
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Houston 344 Students
Texas A&M University 219 Students
Texas Southern University 186 Students
Prairie View A & M University 183 Students
University of Texas - Austin 180 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 178 Students
Texas State University 167 Students
Houston Christian University 153 Students
Houston Community College 149 Students
Sam Houston State University 139 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 84 Students
Business 78 Students
Psychology 56 Students
Computer Science 56 Students
Biology 46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 42 Students
Education 24 Students
Accounting 23 Students
Architecture 23 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 186 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/19/2024
Willowridge High School is a great place for learning and making new friends. The teachers are kind and always ready to help students do their best. The school has many activities, like sports and clubs, where students can try new things and have fun. The classrooms are clean, and the library has lots of books and quiet spaces to study. Overall, it's a good school where everyone is encouraged to grow and succeed.
4.0 Senior
11/24/2023
Willowridge high school has taught me to be my own person. High school has so many challenges overall but as long as I stayed focused and true to what I believed in, no one could tell me otherwise. I have made amazing bonds with teachers and staff that I know when i need help I have someone to go to. Willowridge reputation may not be as high as all the other schools but I can say Willowridge has built me to the person I am today. I am a strong, independent, biracial young woman who is ready to accomplish success in the future.
1.0 Alum
7/31/2023
Horrible. I didn't learn anything for 3 years. School smelt terrible. Students are the worse. Staff doesn't really care about us.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 7 Reviews
5.0 other
5/16/2017
My experience at WHS was amazing. Teachers are very supportive of students who truly want to succeed, and will go out of their way to help you get there. Teachers here also form great relationships with the students. Several of my former teachers at WHS truly shaped me into who I am today. WHS is un...
4.0 student
10/11/2012
Willowridge is awesome! Unfortunatelly many students do not take advantage of what it is given to them and that is probably the main reason why they may state that it is " a bad school" or that the teachers and staff are not doing their job as a teacher. I have been attending WHS for four years now...
2.0 parent
3/21/2012
My son has been attending this school for the last three yrs and me personally as a parent would tell a dog to go there. My sons first yr was good and things strated to take a turn for the worse. The staff at the ridge is so unperfessional and rude. When my son was in class he was getting marked abs...
1.0 parent
3/26/2010

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Willowridge High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Houston, TX and is served by the Fort Bend Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,267 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Willowridge High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 83%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1000 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $218,508. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thurgood Marshall High School, Progressive High School, Yes Prep - Southwest, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Willowridge High School.

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