William B. Travis High School, known simply as Travis High School, is a public high school in Pecan Grove, Fort Bend County, Texas, United States.
Serving 3,142 students in grades 9-12, William B Travis High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,142 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B Travis High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
William B Travis High School's student population of 3,142 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 161 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
161 teachers
Year Founded
2006
Colors
Grey, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Motto
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School Rankings
William B Travis High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B Travis High School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1595 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
28%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
29%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B Travis High School's ranking?
William B Travis High School is ranked #1595 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are William B Travis High School often compared to?
William B Travis High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stephen F Austin High School, Foster High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of William B Travis High School?
The graduation rate of William B Travis High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend William B Travis High School?
3,142 students attend William B Travis High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of William B Travis High School students are Black, 28% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William B Travis High School?
William B Travis High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does William B Travis High School offer ?
William B Travis High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is William B Travis High School part of?
William B Travis High School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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