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Whidby Elementary
7625 Springhill Street | (713) 746-8170
Whidby is a public elementary school located in the Greater OST/South Union neighborhood. The school is part of Houston ISD and opened in 1960. It was named after Tina E. Whidby (1892–1945), a prominent civic leader and educator. Whidby is a zoned school for area residents as well as a health sciences magnet school. The school is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and implements its health science curriculum.
Key Facts
Grade Levels
Pre K4 to 5
Students
615
Teachers
35
Average Class Size
18
School Year Details
| School Start Date | Aug. 27, 2018 |
| School End Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Start Time | 8 AM |
| End Time | 3:15 PM |
| Transportation | http://www.houstonisd.org/transportation |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
White
Hispanic
Asian Pacific
African American
American Indian
Multiracial
Other
Education Programs
| English Language Learners | 19.5% |
| Special Education | 3.3% |
| Gifted & Talented | 6.3% |
| Bilingual | 25.5% |
Special Programs
General
| Health Sciences Magnet |
After School Programs
No
Admissions
| Application Deadline | Dec. 7, 2018 |
Requirements
Application required for magnet program