Waltrip H S
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 9-12
817th of 1,669 Texas high schools statewide · better than 51%▲ Improving
Waltrip H S ranking
SchoolRow ranks Waltrip H S 817th of 1,669 Texas high schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 51% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — improving.
Waltrip H S test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,091 students tested
Waltrip H S students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,659 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 74.7% | 77.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 14.5% | 13.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| White | 9.2% | 7.1% | ▼ 2.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Waltrip H S
Typical home value $545K in zip 77018 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Waltrip H S
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Harper DAEPHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away1,619th of 1,669
ELA 7% - 3Washington B T H SHouston ISD · 2.1 mi away1,273rd of 1,669
ELA 28% · Math 32% - 2Scarborough H SHouston ISD · 2.4 mi away1,341st of 1,669
ELA 29% · Math 25% - 1Houston Heights Charter SchoolHouston Heights High School · 2.4 mi away · charter1,536th of 1,669
ELA 23% · Math 8% - 7Heights H SHouston ISD · 2.9 mi away623rd of 1,669
ELA 60% · Math 40% - 6Yes Prep - White OakYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 3.2 mi away · charter782nd of 1,669
ELA 47% · Math 43% - 1Premier H S Houston Gallery NorthPremier High Schools · 3.3 mi away · charter1,549th of 1,669
ELA 28% · Math 0% - 10North Houston Early College H SHouston ISD · 3.5 mi away38th of 1,669
ELA 91% · Math 77%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Waltrip H S in?
Waltrip H S is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Waltrip H S a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Waltrip H S 817th of 1,669 Texas high schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Waltrip H S?
Hispanic 77%, Black 13%, White 7%, Two or more races 1% (1,659 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Waltrip H S cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77018 is $545K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.