Westbury Christian School
Southwest Houston · Westbury neighborhood
10420 Hillcroft Street, Houston, TX 77096Map ↗Established 1975
About this information
$24,000
Tuition · 2026–27
PK3–12
Grades
325
Enrollment · PK3–12
9:1
Student–teacher
At a glance
A college-prep program taught through a Christian lens pairs daily Bible classes with open-enrollment AP courses, online dual credit for juniors and seniors, and small classes.
Faith & Purpose
Daily Bible every year, twice-weekly chapel and a senior worldview course frame every subject through a Christian lens.
Advanced Academics
Open-enrollment AP courses, most in junior and senior year, build on Honors and Pre-AP classes from ninth grade.
College Credit
Twelve online dual credit courses through Freed-Hardeman University let qualified juniors and seniors earn college credit.
Small Classes
Teachers know each student personally in classes of up to about 22, keeping learning rigorous and balanced.
Tuition & financial aid
2026–27 Tuition
$24,000
Estimated First-Year Required Cost
$24,700
TEFA (Texas Education Freedom Account)
Payment options
Annual
Jul
Monthly
May–Apr
Need-based aid
Discounts apply to tuition only, based on need from an outside financial review filed every year. Awards are announced after acceptance, and funds are limited.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Additional & conditional costs
Required and potential costs beyond published tuition
Mandatory freshman fees
Included in estimated first-year required cost
New student enrollment fee
New students only
Application / pre-admission costs
Not included in estimated first-year cost
Application fee
Non-refundable
Later-year & program-specific costs
Apply in later grades or to one program only — not included in estimated first-year required cost
AP class fee
Per AP class · Students may also need to buy the college textbook.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Admissions
Admissions Timeline
2027–28 cycle- Sep 1, 2026
Applications Open
- Feb 19, 2027
Priority Application Deadline
- Mar 5, 2027
Admission Decisions Released
- Jun 15, 2027
Financial Aid Application Deadline
What's required
Entrance exam: ISEE and OLSAT
Teacher recommendations
Interview
Shadow visit, scheduled once the application and records are in
Family support for the school’s Christian mission and Scriptural foundation
Good to know
- Priority consideration
- First-round applications are decided first; a second round follows, then rolling admission as space allows. A wait pool opens once a grade fills.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Academics
Advanced Coursework
18
AP Courses
2
Honors Courses
2
Pre-AP Courses
Dual Credit
OfferedTwelve online courses through Freed-Hardeman University count toward both the diploma and a college degree; students qualify with a 3.0 GPA and a 21 ACT, or a 3.5 GPA.
Grading
+0.5 (Pre-AP/Honors) · +1.0 (AP)
Class Ranking
Fully RankedRanked by cumulative 100-point average, with 5 points added for Pre-AP/Honors and 10 for AP
Graduation Requirements
28 credits requiredAdditional Requirements
- Student activity · A sport, cheer, drama, choir, band, yearbook, academic competition or robotics
Required in addition to the 28-credit graduation requirement.
Sources
Supports students in 5th through 12th grade who have a documented need for learning accommodations.
Accommodations
Extended time • Separate / small-group testing
Good to know
The curriculum is not modified. Students applying to the Learning Center must have a recent evaluation by a licensed educational diagnostician within the past three years.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
World Languages
Spanish
Spanish I • Spanish II • Spanish III • Spanish IV • AP Spanish Language
French
French I • French II
Taken as an online course.
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College Prep
College Counseling
Personalized application plan with the guidance director
Open-door meetings also cover course selection, scholarships and financial aid.
Testing & Test Prep
PSAT, SAT and ACT given on campus
Sophomores and juniors sit the PSAT during the school day; juniors take the SAT and ACT.
College Planning
Local college visits · on-campus college fairs · workshop nights
College representatives also visit during high school lunch.
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Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Faith & community
Christian — Non-Denominational identity
Christian — Non-Denominational
Nondenominational Christian · Bible class every day · Founded in 1975 by families of the Westbury Church of Christ; an independent board governs the school.
Chapel & worship
Chapel twice a week · Required
Tuesdays and Thursdays, with scripture, singing, prayer and talks from teachers or guest speakers; the whole school gathers for worship several times a year.
Service
20 hours of community service each year · Required
Work must be for a non-profit and outside class, club or team projects; each year’s total appears on the transcript.
Retreats
Fall retreat open to grades 9–12
Students and teachers spend time at a camp in the first weeks of school, with a ropes course, outdoor activities and nightly devotionals.
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Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Athletics
TAPPS
League / Classification
Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools.
9 sports offered
Varsity/interscholastic offerings
Cheerleading • Cross Country • Football • Volleyball • Basketball · Boys & Girls • Soccer · Boys & Girls • Baseball • Golf • Track & Field
Athletic Facilities
Gymnasium • Athletic complex
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Arts
Band
A class plus the football band, pep band and drumline at games. Students compete in solo and ensemble and state contests.
Visual Arts
Beginning and advanced art, photography, 3D art, textiles and AP Art. Students enter VASE and rodeo art contests and exhibit at an all-school show each March.
Theater / Drama
Theatre and Theatre Tech electives, with a One Act Festival each winter. Grades 7–12 can audition for the fall and spring productions.
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Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
School life
Campus & Setting
Main Campus
PK3–12 on one campus · Southwest Houston
The buildings are shared with the Westbury Church of Christ, whose congregation has given the school their use since it opened.
Academic Buildings
Three science labs and a Makerspace · library
Every grade uses the labs, which include 3D printers; the library is open before, during and after school for study.
Student Life & Athletics
Gym on the main campus · separate athletic complex
Home basketball games are played in the main-campus gym; the school drives students between the two sites.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Daily Life
School Day
7:40 AM – 3:25 PM
Eight class periods a day, with homeroom/advisory after first period and four minutes between classes.
Uniform
Uniform required · oxford dress shirt on Wednesdays
Crested polos in navy, gold or white with khaki bottoms or a plaid skirt; Fridays allow jeans with any school T-shirt or sweatshirt.
Lunch & Dining
Lunch included in tuition
Meals are cooked on site by a contracted dining service, and breakfast is sold before school on a prepaid card.
Community Time
Daily chapel and tutoring period
Chapel on Tuesdays and Thursdays; on other days teachers help students who sign up.
Phone Policy
Phones off and stored in lockers or backpacks during class and chapel
High schoolers may use them only in the cafeteria at lunch and during the daily chapel and tutoring period, and seniors at the courtyard picnic tables.
Sources
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
Freshman Transition & Success
Ongoing / Success Support
Freshmen Symposium
All ninth graders leave morning classes once a term for sessions on study habits, goal setting, mental health and school culture.
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Clubs & Activities
16 activities across 8 categories
Honor Societies
- National Honor Society
- Spanish National Honor Society
- National Art Honor Society
- International Thespian Society
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
Student Government
- Student Council
- Class Officers
- Student Ambassadors
STEM / Robotics
- Robotics
- HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
Academic
- Mu Alpha Theta
- Book Club
Special Interest
- ASL Club
Faith & Ministry
- Bible Club
Yearbook
- Yearbook
Service
- Interact Club
Sources
- 2026-27 Admissions Guide (PDF)
- Upper School Academic Catalog (PDF)
- 2026-27 Parent-Student Handbook (PDF)
Source last checked: Oct 11, 2026
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