ABOUT US
Friendswood High School is located in Friendswood, Texas primarily a residential area located in the northwestern corner of Galveston County, approximately 25 miles from downtown Houston. City of Friendswood Online

We are the only high school in the Friendswood Independent School District. Friendswood High School is a 4A school with an approximate enrollment of 1704.

We at Friendswood High School are proud to be a part of a TEA Recognized rated district. We have made it a major goal to assist our students in the development of their academic skills as well as provide them with opportunities to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities.

Friendswood High School houses grades 9-12. It was built in four phases, the first phase in 1970 with additions in 1973 and 1999.

It contains two major mall areas interconnected by two smaller hallways, with additional classrooms located in a fine arts annex building and science and math wing just off the main building. The high school site includes Henry Winston stadium, baseball field, softball field, soccer practice field, two gyms, the Walter D. Wilson Field House, an auditorium, and cafeteria. The new Science Wing, Fine Arts Wing, and additions to the athletic facilities were completed during the 1999-2000 school year. FHS has an enrollment of 1,800 students. FHS offers three degree plans and numerous advanced placement and honors courses as well as distinguished programs in fine arts, humanities, sciences, and mathematics. All UIL sanctioned varsity sports are available at FHS.  

In the area of academics, Friendswood High School was named one of the best high schools in the greater Houston area by the Houston Chronicle and one of the top high schools in Texas by the Texas Business and Education Coalition. The UIL Academic team repeated as the District 24 AAAA, Regional III AAAA Champions and won the overall State Championship for the fourth year in a row. Three students advanced to State Science Fair. Two students advanced to nationals in the National Forensic competition. The Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior Classes set a high standard for TAKS; the preliminary rating for Friendswood High School is Exemplary. The English/Language Arts passing rates are 99% (10th) and 99% (11th). Freshmen passing rate for reading is 99%. The Math scores are 93% (9th), 96% (10th), and 99%(11th). Sophomores and Juniors also take Science and Social Studies. Science scores are 94% (10th) and 99% (11th). Social Studies passing rates are 99% (10th) and 100%(11th).

The 2008–2009 school year will be remembered as one of the most successful in regards to athletic achievement in school history. At the time of this letter, FHS leads the state in the chase for the prestigious Lone Star Cup. FHS claimed thirteen District Championships that include: Football, Volleyball, Boys/Girls Cross Country, Boys/Girls Soccer, Boys/Girls Golf, Boys/Girls Swimming, Team Tennis and Baseball. Football enjoyed its most successful season in thirty-five years claiming a Regional Championship and advancing to the State Semi-Finals. Girls Soccer advanced to the State Tournament for the fourth consecutive year where they lost in the State Championship Game. The Swim team was well represented at the State Meet. Cole Cragin set two State and one National record in the backstroke and butterfly events. Both boys and girls basketball had great years. The boys were ousted in the Bi-District round and the girls lost in the Regional Quarterfinals.

In the area of Fine Arts, all areas experienced success. The Marching Band received superior ratings at the UIL Region Marching Contest and won the Galena Park and Lone Star Preview Marching Contests. The Marching Band, for the first time ever, was a finalist at the Bands of America Houston Regional and San Antonio Super Regional held in the Alamodome. The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band all earned top ratings at Concert & Sight-reading earning the UIL Sweepstakes Award. The Campus Singers, Women’s Choir, Combined Girls’ Choir and Combined Mens’ Choir all earned top ratings at Concert & Sight-reading Contest receiving the UIL Sweepstakes Award. Six choir students and fifteen band students were selected for TMEA All-State Honors. The Campus Singers were invited to perform for the Winter Conference of the Texas Association of School Administrators in January. The Wranglerettes won the highest awards given in both the team and officer divisions at each of the four contests they attended this year. They were named Showtime International Large Team National Champions. In the process, they brought home more gold than they have shelves on which to display them. The Musical Cast received twelve nominations in the Tommy Tune Awards. The FHS Theatre Department co-hosted the Texas Educational Theatre Association’s State Convention. The UIL One Act Play made their fourth trip to the State Meet in four years, winning the State Championship and bringing home two Honorable Mentions, All-Star Cast honors and Best Tech in the state honor. FHS’ Theater also had one student named to the UIL’s top 100 Student State Leadership Conference.

Career Tech programs had a terrific year! Our medical students sent 24 students to State HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) contest. They will be sending three students on to National Competition this summer. Our engineering students also had a great competitive year with TSA (Technology Students of America). They had 30 State Qualifiers and will send nine students to Nationals this summer! Our marketing students had three State Qualifiers in the DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) competition, with one International DECA competitor. BPA (Business Professionals of America) had three students compete at State Contest. Also, in Technology Applications, four of our computer science students placed first at their TCEA State Competition and also won first place at UIL! Friendswood FFA was quite busy this year competing in leadership contests and also many livestock shows throughout the state. They attended Ft. Worth Stock Show, Houston Livestock Show, Galveston County Fair and were quite successful at all of them. They are looking forward to another outstanding year next year.

The Class of 2009 had nine National Merit Finalists, thirteen National Merit Commended students, and six students were named National Hispanic Recognition Scholar and one named Honorable Mention. To date, the seniors have been offered $6,637,156.00 in scholarships, and they have accepted $3,607,610.00 in scholarships. Your efforts have given the administration, faculty and staff reason to celebrate with you in the classroom and in the competitive arena. We are proud to say we work with some of the finest young people you will find anywhere. The class of 2009 will be remembered for their many accomplishments and the leadership they provided in every area at FHS. Now, we turn to the class of 2010 and ask them to step forward, assume the leadership role and guide the classes of 2011, 2012, and 2013 to an even greater year as we continue to raise the bar. We have much to look forward to as we strive for excellence and build on the previous year’s success. The future is in your hands. We know the class of 2009 leaves a legacy of champions, never being satisfied with anything less than their best. Next year, we look forward to all working together to continue the tradition of excellence.