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Enrollment
2,014
High
DISTRICT 1,032 · STATE 796
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRIENDSWOOD ISD·NCES 481995001948
Friendswood High School
702 GREENBRIAR DR, FRIENDSWOOD, TX 77546 · (281) 482-3413 · Galveston County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,014 STUDENTS
A+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 98% of Texas public high schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- A+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public high schools
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
123 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 526 | 26% |
| Grade 10 | 488 | 24% |
| Grade 11 | 491 | 24% |
| Grade 12 | 509 | 25% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within FRIENDSWOOD ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
81.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +31.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
68.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +39.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 81 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 68 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 31 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 39 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 20.0% | 61.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Mathematics | 20.0% | 48.0% | 25.0% | 7.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 81.0% | 68.0% |
| 2024-25 | 79.0% | 63.0% |
| 2023-24 | 83.0% | 67.0% |
| 2022-23 | 33.0% | 35.0% |
| 2021-22 | 38.0% | 33.0% |
| 2020-21 | 50.0% | 29.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Friendswood High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Galveston County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 68.0% | #161 of 1,425 ▲ 29 | #2 of 10 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 81.0% | #160 of 1,425 ▲ 9 | #1 of 10 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +40.5pp | #28 of 1,184 | #1 of 10 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,014 | #322 of 2,107 | #5 of 22 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #982 of 1,344 | #6 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.0% | #619 of 1,346 | #9 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -4.6% | #416 of 557 | #5 of 6 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
2,014
-15 (-1%) vs 2020
+98% since 1990-91, when it was 1,016
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 16.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 2,014 | 123.1 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 1,966 | 131.4 | 15.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 1,980 | 128.7 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 2,029 | 124 | 16.4:1 | 9% (179) |
| 2017-18 | 2,111 | 127.8 | 16.5:1 | 8% (176) |
| 2015-16 | 2,175 | 131 | 16.6:1 | 8% (180) |
| 2010-11 | 2,001 | 125 | 16.0:1 | 5% (98) |
| 2000-01 | 1,637 | 109 | 15.0:1 | 2% (37) |
| 1990-91 | 1,016 | 70 | 14.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Friendswood High School.
Since 2017-18: students down 5% (2,111 to 2,014); teachers down 4% (127.8 to 123.1).
About Friendswood High School
Friendswood High School sits in FRIENDSWOOD, Texas, and is classified as a high school. The school runs grades 9 through 12 and enrolls 2,014 students. High schools in Texas have about 796 students on average; enrollment here is 153% higher.
District-wide, FRIENDSWOOD ISD has 6 schools and 6,194 students.
The largest group at Friendswood High School is White students, at 66%. Other groups include 20% Hispanic, 7% Asian, and 5% multiracial. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 52%.
Teacher count: 123.1 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 16.4:1. Compared with the 15.1:1 average for high schools in Texas, this school's ratio is higher.
Friendswood High School holds an A+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 98% of Texas public high schools.
In the wider Galveston County area, median household income comes to about $86,105, 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Galveston County counts 95 public schools with about 62,767 students.
Westwood Elementary School sits about 1.1 miles from Friendswood High School. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
On the NCES locale scale, the school is Suburb: Large.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 2,029 in 2020-21, 2,014 in 2024-25.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at Friendswood High School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Galveston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
358,990
Census ACS
Median income
$86,105
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
95
62,767 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FRIENDSWOOD ISD
- Friendswood Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,530 students
- C W Cline Elementary SchoolElementary · 906 students
- Zue S Bales Intermediate SchoolElementary · 640 students
- Windsong Elementary SchoolElementary · 607 students
- Westwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 497 students
- Galveston Co J J Alternative Education ProgramElementary
Other schools in FRIENDSWOOD
- Clear Brook High SchoolHigh · 2,303 students
- Friendswood Junior High SchoolMiddle · 1,530 students
- Westbrook Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 1,160 students
- C W Cline Elementary SchoolElementary · 906 students
- Brookside Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 805 students
- C D Landolt Elementary SchoolElementary · 736 students
Nearby schools
- Westwood Elementary School1.1 mi · 497
- Zue S Bales Intermediate School1.2 mi · 640
- Windsong Elementary School1.7 mi · 607
- Friendswood Junior High School1.9 mi · 1,530
- Wedgewood Elementary School2.0 mi · 637
- Rustic Oak Elementary School2.1 mi · 645
Frequently asked questions
About Friendswood High SchoolHow large is Friendswood High School?
Friendswood High School enrolls approximately 2,014 students in grades 09-12.
Is Friendswood High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Friendswood High School is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendswood High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Friendswood High School is approximately 16.4:1 (123 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Friendswood High School?
Friendswood High School reports a student body of 66% White, 20% Hispanic, 2% Black, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees Friendswood High School?
Friendswood High School is overseen by FRIENDSWOOD ISD in Galveston County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.