Willoughby House serves 10 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-11
- Enrollment: 10 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willoughby House ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Willoughby House's student population of 10 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-11
Total Students
10 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Willoughby House is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
30%
13%
White
10%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
27%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the graduation rate of Willoughby House?
The graduation rate of Willoughby House is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Willoughby House?
10 students attend Willoughby House.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Willoughby House students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, and 10% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willoughby House?
Willoughby House has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Willoughby House offer ?
Willoughby House offers enrollment in grades 9-11
What school district is Willoughby House part of?
Willoughby House is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Willoughby House located?
Willoughby House is located in the Western Hills North neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Western Hills North.
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