Top Rankings
Spring Branch Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 10,487 students in Spring Branch Independent School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in Spring Branch Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public high schools in Spring Branch Independent School District are Spring Branch Academic Institute, Westchester Academy For International Studies and Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Public High School in Spring Branch Independent School District have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Westchester Academy For International Studies, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
46 Schools
2,561 Schools
# Students
32,668 Students
1,888,482 Students
# Teachers
2,151 Teachers
125,112 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Spring Branch Independent School District, which is ranked #322 of all 1,194 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#345 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
5%
% Hispanic
55%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
29%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,276 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,786 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$499 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$712 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,276
$13,352
Spending / Student
$21,786
$14,079
Best Spring Branch Independent School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Gr: 1-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Gr: 6-12 | 864 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Memorial High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
935 Echo Ln
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 2,636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Stratford High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14555 Fern St
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,394 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Academy Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #66.
Spring Woods High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2045 Gessner
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-3100
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,020 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
Northbrook High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
#1 Raider Cir
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-2800
Houston, TX 77080
(713) 251-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Discipline Alternative Education Program
Alternative School
9000 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1755
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1755
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Harold D Guthrie Center For Excellence
Alternative School
10660 Hammerly Blvd
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-1300
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-1300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Harris Co J J A E P
Alternative School
955 Campbell Rd
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-1755
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-1755
Gr: 10 | 1 student
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