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The Awty International School
- A+Overall Grade
- Private
- PK, K-12
- Houston, TX
- 159 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityA+
- TeachersA
- College PrepA+
- Clubs & ActivitiesA
- SportsB
Applying
Tuition
Yearly Tuition
$28,525
Tuition is for the highest grade offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Received Financial Aid
8%
Average Financial Aid
$15,228
From The Awty International School
Founded in 1956, Awty is Houston's premier international school. Awty offers students a rigorous path to graduating with either the International Baccalaureate or French Baccalauréat, and is the only school in Houston accredited by the French Ministry of Education. Awty offers students an unparalleled language immersion program leading to 2nd and 3rd language fluency. At all levels, Awty's program combines high academic standards with a kind and friendly atmosphere, celebrating cultural, national, and linguistic diversity and preparing students to live, work, and lead anywhere in the world.
The Awty International School Rankings
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Academics
Culture & Safety
Poll
- 85%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
Poll
- 70%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
Students
Diversity
A+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,731
- 91%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.23 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.23 responses
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.23 responses
Preschool
Annual Cost
$23,000
Cost is for the most complete schedule offered and may have changed for the current school year. For more information, please contact the school.
Teachers
Poll
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.37 responses
Poll
- 78%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.37 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
High
- 75%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.12 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.12 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.12 responses
- Cost of LivingB-
- Good for FamiliesB-
- HousingC-
Median Household Income
$57,516
National
$55,322Median Rent
$808
National
$949Median Home Value
$282,132
National
$184,700The Awty International School Reviews
159 reviews
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The students and faculty at Awty foster a culture of diversity where differences are not just accepted, but celebrated. This diversity is especially clear if you walk through the school during the annual International Festival, where booths from different countries are set up all throughout the courtyard. In concurrence with diversity, one of Awty's strengths is their exceptional language program. The social sciences and language departments are also very strong at Awty (speaking from my experiences as a high schooler). On the other hand, one area of improvement for Awty is the extracurricular and art programs. There are a few consistently well-performing high school extracurriculars such as the Ethics Bowl team; however, the majority of Awty's clubs are not well developed or consistent and hence, do not enjoy frequent success. The same can be said for some of the arts programs such as orchestra and dance, while not for others such as band.
This school has shaped who I am, I have attended since PK3 and am a senior now. I love ALMOST everything about this school; the faculty is dedicated and pours it’s heart out for its students, students are kind and accepting of others... that being said, going to Awty has mildly affected my social life as Awty students receive a negative stigma from other schools for being “nerdy”, “boring” and “antisocial” which is not the case. And being in such a tight knit community may also create a culture shock as being in a school that promotes diversity, acceptance and peace in a world which is, unfortunately, neither of those, will create some struggle when transitioning to the real world.
Like:
-Modern and clean classrooms & buildings
-Diverse student body
-Dedicated and talented teachers accross all grades of HS
-Caters to a variety of sports
-French program availabilty alongside international program
-Good, friendly school culture
-decent stem & arts resources
-Safe, well-kept, and spacious campus
-High variety of school clubs and organizations
-Multiple food options
-Fun special events (Big bend, International festival...)
-Large parking garage available in part for juniors & seniors
-decent music programs
Dislike:
-Average to less-than-average food
-Somewhat bloated/inneficient administration
-Sharp divide between french program and international program students on top of french program students frequently missing out on international prpgram events & opportunities
-(pro for some) a difficult school to get into and an expensive one at that
-Modern and clean classrooms & buildings
-Diverse student body
-Dedicated and talented teachers accross all grades of HS
-Caters to a variety of sports
-French program availabilty alongside international program
-Good, friendly school culture
-decent stem & arts resources
-Safe, well-kept, and spacious campus
-High variety of school clubs and organizations
-Multiple food options
-Fun special events (Big bend, International festival...)
-Large parking garage available in part for juniors & seniors
-decent music programs
Dislike:
-Average to less-than-average food
-Somewhat bloated/inneficient administration
-Sharp divide between french program and international program students on top of french program students frequently missing out on international prpgram events & opportunities
-(pro for some) a difficult school to get into and an expensive one at that