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Thank you for your interest in Waltrip High School, located in the heart of Oak Forest and Garden Oaks.
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Back-to-School Readiness Starts with the Annual Student Update! The ASU helps schools prepare for each student by confirming important information. Click below to complete online.
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Check out our 2026-2027 Course Catalog
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Are you interested in earning up to 42 hours of college credit while at WHS? Sign up before April 10 to secure your spot!
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Houston ISD is expanding its Career and Technical Education (CTE) offerings for students at ten high schools through the Barbara Jordan Career Center, the district's centralized hub for industry-aligned career training. Starting next school year, Furr, Heights, Sam Houston MSTC, Kashmere, North Forest, Northside, Waltrip, Booker T. Washington, Mickey Leland, and Wheatley High School students will now have access to 16 programs of study beyond what is available at these schools.
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HISD is exploring Level 5 Autonomy for its highest-performing high schools under Texas Senate Bill 1882. To qualify, campuses must have earned an "A" rating for four consecutive years and maintain an achievement gap of less than 25% between student groups.
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Waltrip High School is on the rise! The campus jumped from a D to a high B in the latest accountability ratings, and they’re aiming even higher. We sat down with Principal Margaret Randall to talk about the school’s progress, their momentum this year, and the path to an A.
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Mrs. Randall's quick recap from her August Coffee with the Principal Meeting
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Starting August 12, no cellphones, headphones, Airpods, or Apple watches will be allowed to be visible on our campus. This includes during passing periods and during lunches. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
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