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Northbrook High School vs. Westchester Academy For International Studies

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School Overview

School
Northbrook High School
1 Raider Cir
Houston, TX 77080
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Westchester Academy For International Studies
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Westchester Academy For International Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,598 students in grades 9-12, Northbrook High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 864 students in grades 6-12, Westchester Academy For International Studies 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 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
6-12
Total Students
2,598 students
864 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northbrook High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Westchester Academy For International Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northbrook High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Westchester Academy For International Studies.
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northbrook High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Westchester Academy For International Studies over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northbrook High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Westchester Academy For International Studies with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#7200 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#702 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northbrook High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Westchester Academy For International Studies, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
67%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northbrook High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westchester Academy For International Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
72%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northbrook High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westchester Academy For International Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
74%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northbrook High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Westchester Academy For International Studies who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
74%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
≥95%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northbrook High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Westchester Academy For International Studies with the average graduation rate observed in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northbrook High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Westchester Academy For International Studies by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
138
Grade 7 Students
-
129
Grade 8 Students
-
133
Grade 9 Students
837
122
Grade 10 Students
629
127
Grade 11 Students
586
100
Grade 12 Students
546
115

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northbrook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Westchester Academy For International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
91%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northbrook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Westchester Academy For International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northbrook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Westchester Academy For International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northbrook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Westchester Academy For International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northbrook High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Westchester Academy For International Studies, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Spring Branch Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northbrook High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Westchester Academy For International Studies, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northbrook High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Westchester Academy For International Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northbrook High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Westchester Academy For International Studies, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Spring Branch Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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