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
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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,388 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 3,205 students in grades 8-12, William B Travis High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
2,388 students
3,205 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
164 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#444 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1777 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
77%
Graduation Rate
96%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
670
879
Grade 10 Students
653
806
Grade 11 Students
571
796
Grade 12 Students
494
724
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
28%
% Hispanic
32%
20%
% Black
26%
28%
% White
29%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.77
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%