Worthing High School

Worthing High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
9215 Scott St,  Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
3.1
3.1
786 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Khalilah Campbell
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
970
Average ACT Score
20
Math Proficiency
43%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.24
Graduation Rate
78%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
B-
Teachers
C
College Prep
B-
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
33%
Math Proficiency
43%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
970
Math
480
Verbal
500
Average ACT
20
Math
21
English
20
Reading
20
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
4%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
697:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.7%
Female
46.3%
Black
67.1%
Hispanic
28.3%
White
2%
Two or more races
1.5%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%
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.
Texas Southern University 162 Students
Prairie View A & M University 145 Students
University of Houston 144 Students
Texas A&M University 121 Students
University of Houston - Downtown 82 Students
Houston City College 78 Students
Texas State University 76 Students
University of Texas - Austin 72 Students
Houston Christian University 68 Students
Sam Houston State University 67 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 72 Students
Nursing 48 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Computer Science 26 Students
Biology 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 16 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 15 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 15 Students
Small Business Management 15 Students
Marketing 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.1 76 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/1/2025
I would like for the school to become more organized as far as communication. This school is known for telling information last minute for students and parents.
3.0 Senior
9/9/2025
Going to Worthing for 4 years shaped me as a person. The school didn't start off too hot, there was constant fighting, the teachers seemed like they didn't want to be there, but over time the school has really grown. I now love my school and feel the pride from coming bere
5.0 Alum
3/16/2023
Worthing was named a bad school for a very long time . But they must not be to bad if I graduated. Worthing was full of fun full of new things. I wish I could go back sometimes
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 9 Reviews
2.0 other
5/28/2026
Worthing is by far one of the worst schools I've ever attended. And I am EMBARRASSED to say I graduated from here. I attended this school for 2 years, and ive never experienced anything like it before. During my experience there, kids were maced, fights breaking out 4 times a week, forced lockdowns,...
5.0 parent
6/26/2025
very good school nice staff safe learning environment.
3.0 other
9/5/2015
I had the privilege of meeting Worthing's new principal and I believe he is the right fit for the school AND the community. Please be patient as he is deligently seeking to identify and understand the problems that prevent Worthing from being the school it's capable of being in the Sunnyside communi...
4.0 teacher
11/19/2014
-Scholars are eager to learn. -Mr. Modest (Principal) awesome. -School is challenged with many concerns that as a community we have to stand and demonstrate to our future (students) violence is not the way. -We are often challenged in the classroom with cell phones and disruptive behavior. We need m...

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Worthing 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 786 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 43% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. Worthing High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.24, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 970 and an ACT score of 20. The average home value in this area is $199,616. Discover additional schools in the area, like South Early College High School, Jones Futures Academy, Excel Academy (Murworth), and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Worthing High School.

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