Overview
WESTCHESTER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDIES is a public high serving grades 6–12 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 864 students. It is part of the SPRING BRANCH ISD district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span6–12
DistrictSPRING BRANCH ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77079
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID484110008831
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment864
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino69.9%
Black / African American7.6%
Asian3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native16.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races2.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %49%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)