Foster High School vs. William B Travis High School
Should you attend Foster High School or William B Travis High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Foster High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
William B Travis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,747 students in grades 9-12, Foster High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,114 students in grades 9-12, William B Travis High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,747 students
3,114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
126 teachers
166 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#633 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1595 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
77%
Graduation Rate
97%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
726
791
Grade 10 Students
732
808
Grade 11 Students
703
742
Grade 12 Students
586
773
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
29%
% Hispanic
28%
20%
% Black
29%
29%
% White
27%
18%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%