Episcopal High School

Episcopal High School

Private High School | Grade 9-12
4650 Bissonnet St,  Bellaire, TX
4.5
4.2
796 Students
A+
Niche Grade
Located on the manicured 34-acre site of a former convent, Episcopal High School is a four-year co-ed private day school. Episcopal High School emphasizes religion, academics, art and athletics. Focusing on these four pillars, the school aims to help students unleash their inner genius and stand out from the crowd. Over 650 students at Episcopal High School Knights and their teachers begin each school day with a chapel service. As part of the Religion pillar, students take religion courses and perform community service. Service-minded students can apply to the year-long Service Achievement Program which includes servant leadership, learning and teaching. Academically, Episcopal High School prepares students for college with a rigorous curriculum that offers 46 Advanced Placement and Honors classes. Science scholars can use the labs in the Jack T. Trotter building. In addition, language options include French, Spanish, Chinese and Latin. The school also shines in the athletic realm. Sports include football, cross-country, lacrosse, golf and swimming. Several of the alumni are well-known football players.

School Details

Head of School
C. Edward "ned" Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1320
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.62
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$35,485
Religious Affiliation
Episcopal

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.62
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
116
Full Time Teachers
116
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1320
Math
660
Verbal
660
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
83%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
73.3%
Hispanic
8.8%
Black
8.7%
Two or more races
5.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#6 Best Christian Schools in Texas
#24 Best Private HS in Texas
#28 Best College Prep Private High Schools in Texas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Texas - Austin 203 Students
Texas A&M University 120 Students
Texas Christian University 87 Students
Southern Methodist University 82 Students
University of Southern California 67 Students
Rice University 67 Students
Baylor University 66 Students
University of Oklahoma 62 Students
University of Georgia 61 Students
Tulane University 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 124 Students
Psychology 66 Students
Finance 52 Students
Biology 42 Students
Political Science and Government 37 Students
Pre-Law Studies 37 Students
Economics 35 Students
English 30 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 125 Reviews
5.0 Junior
9/20/2024
Episcopal High School is an incredibly joyful place! As a student at EHS I always feel supported and loved by all of the faculty and staff! My teachers are so involved in everything and go above and beyond to help us gain a better understanding!
5.0 Alum
9/2/2024
Episcopal High School is an amazing school guided by its 4 pillars mission and supported by an outstanding faculty and staff. I highly recommend EHS to all of those looking for a strong college prep experience in Houston, Texas.
4.0 Junior
5/20/2024
I have no regrets choosing episcopal high school it truly has been wonderful. All of the teachers and staff are so welcoming and truly want to get to know you as a person. They also love to spend time teaching you one one one.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 13 Reviews
5.0 other
9/5/2020
It's to be expected that this school is marvelous. Students are well behaved and on top of that, it's pretty, no it's a beautiful school.
5.0 parent
3/18/2018
This is a great school for confident and self-disciplined students where two of our children attend. It's hard but rewarding with recognition in academics, talent, sports, and faith. This is a modern elite school compared to old traditions like St. John's and Kinkaid, but no less challenging and sta...
4.0 student
10/31/2015
EHS is pretty great! Nothing amazing but nothing horrible! For the most part, the teachers and classes are great. The downside is the students. As a current student, it is sad to realize that some of the people that attend here are not the best character wise. They get into trouble, they lie, and en...
1.0 parent
8/24/2015
A bought my child a false sense of enticement. Nothing but regret. He's entering 12th grade. Total waste

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