Type
-
School
The Awty International School
Siviq Rank#208Houston, TX
IB Program
Enrollment
1,820
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Global
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
The Awty International School is a selective PK3–12 international school in Houston, Texas, founded in 1956, with 1,820 students. The 2025–2026 profile reports dual diploma pathways through the International Baccalaureate and French Baccalauréat, a non-ranking policy, and unweighted GPA reporting.
Advanced Coursework
All graduates prepare for either the French Baccalaureate Diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a United States High School Diploma; all core academic courses are considered honors level; Grade 11 available courses are offered at IB Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) unless indicated.
Matriculation Notes
Class of 2025 university matriculation: US 76%, France 9%, Canada 10%, Other 5%; 101 International Bac; 31 French Bac.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
100th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 100% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Institutional Resources
26th percentile
Higher reported institutional resources than 26% of similar schools.
Uses linked nonprofit financial capacity when a reviewed EIN match is available.
Outcomes
4th percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 4% of similar schools.
Based on the reported outcomes evidence available for this school.
Reach & Access
90th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 90% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 12
- Residential Enrollment
- 0
- Day Enrollment
- 1,800
Profile
Academics
- IB Program
- Yes
- Honors Program
- Yes
Profile
Student Body
- Countries Represented
- 50
- International Students
- 67%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- Non-Ranking.
- Weighted Grades
- No
- Weighted Grades Policy
- Unweighted GPA.
Linked Nonprofit Data
Nonprofit Financials
Net Assets
$123,944,612
Tax year 2023
Net Income
$2,467,681
Latest revenue minus expenses from the school's nonprofit filing.
Total Expenses
$64,329,489
Tax year 2023
Expenses Per Student
$35,346
Calculated from total expenses divided by the current school-profile enrollment.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Dr. Heather Beck
Proviseure
Séverine Ireland
Head of Secondary
Tom Oden
Institutional
Contacts
Co-Director of College Counseling
Cheri Goodwin
Co-Director of College Counseling
Josh Hudley
College Counselor
Stephanie Escobar
College Counselor
Phaedra Kunik
Registrar
Deanna Jackson
Institutional
Accreditations
Accredited
French Ministry of Education
Accredited
International Baccalaureate Organization
Accredited
Independent Schools Association of the Southwest
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB
443-332
External References
Links
Search & Answers
The Awty International School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Awty International School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for The Awty International School.
How many students are enrolled at The Awty International School?
The current school profile reports about 1,820 students enrolled at The Awty International School.
What grades does The Awty International School offer?
The Awty International School currently reports serving grades 12.
Where is The Awty International School located?
The Awty International School is located in Houston, TX.
Is The Awty International School a day school or a boarding school?
The Awty International School is a private school.
Does The Awty International School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
The current profile does not list AP courses, but it does report that The Awty International School offers the IB program.
Does Awty rank students or use weighted GPAs?
No. Awty says it does not rank students, and it reports an unweighted GPA.
What diploma path do Awty students follow?
All graduates prepare for either the French Baccalaureate Diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, along with a U.S. high school diploma. The profile also says all core academic courses are considered honors level.
How international is the student body at Awty?
Awty says 64% of students are multilingual, representing 47 native languages. The profile also lists citizenship as 67% U.S. citizens, 14% U.S./dual citizens, and 10% international.
Where do Awty graduates usually go to college?
For the Class of 2025, 76% matriculated to universities in the U.S., 9% to France, 10% to Canada, and 5% to other destinations.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 02, 2026 | Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Advanced Course Notes • Boarding Model • Class Rank Policy • More normalized profile fields |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF resources.finalsite.net/images/v1765921602/awty/awty/h95xur0sdbjwnmbmpnoz/AwtySchoolProfile2025-26.pdf | Official Linked File | May 12, 2026 | International Students |
| About Us - The Awty International School - Houston www.awty.org/about | Official Website Page | May 12, 2026 | Founded Year |
| The Awty International School - Houston, Texas - French Education School www.awty.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | Countries Represented • Day Enrollment • Residential Enrollment |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.awty.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.awty.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.awty.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.awty.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.awty.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.awty.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.awty.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | resources.finalsite.net/images/v1765921602/awty/awty/h95xur0sdbjwnmbmpnoz/AwtySchoolProfile2025-26.pdf | page_scan |
| About Us - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/about | supplemental_backfill |
| Head of School Search - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/about/head-of-school-search | supplemental_backfill |
| Leadership - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/about/leadership | supplemental_backfill |
| School Calendar - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/about/school-calendar | supplemental_backfill |
| Faculty and Staff Directory - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/about/faculty-and-staff-directory | supplemental_backfill |
| Common European Framework of Reference (opens in new window/tab) | www.awty.org/uploaded/New_Website_2016/Academics/Languages/Languages_-_CEFR.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
| The Awty International School - Houston, Texas - French Education School | www.awty.org | search |
| Strategic Plan 2025 - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/about/strategic-plan | supplemental_backfill |
| Strategic Plan Updates - The Awty International School - Houston | www.awty.org/about/strategic-plan/strategic-plan-updates | supplemental_backfill |
| College Acceptances | www.awty.org/uploaded/academics/college_counseling/Awty_College_Acceptances_Matriculations_2021-2025.pdf | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 12 | Largest PK3—12 International School in USA. |
| Lowest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | International school | Largest PK3—12 International School in USA. |
| School Type Code | international_school | International school |
| Enrollment | 1820 | ENROLLMENT 1820 STUDENTS |
| Residential Enrollment | 0 | Houston’s Premier PK3 – 12th Grade International Day School |
| Day Enrollment | 1800 | Houston’s Premier PK3 – 12th Grade International Day School ... With more than 1,800 students from more than 50 countries, Awty prepares students to learn and lead anywhere. |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1956 | Kathleen “Kay” Awty founded The Awty School as a preschool in 1956. |
| School Leadership | - | Dr. Heather Beck — Head of School — [email protected] |
| Key Contacts | - | Cheri Goodwin — Co-Director of College Counseling — [email protected] — 713.328.5850 |
| Accreditations | - | ACCREDITATIONS • French Ministry of Education |
| School Codes | - | CEEB 443-332 |
| AP Courses | - | - |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | Yes | All graduates prepare for either the French Baccalaureate Diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a United States High School Diploma. |
| Honors Program | Yes | All core academic courses should be considered “honors” level. |
| Advanced Course Notes | All graduates prepare for either the French Baccalaureate Diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a United States High School Diploma; all core academic courses are considered honors level; Grade 11 available courses are offered at IB Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) unless indicated. | All graduates prepare for either the French Baccalaureate Diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma and a United States High School Diploma. All core academic courses should be considered “honors” level. Grade 11 All Available Courses offered at IB Higher Level (HL) or Standard Level (SL) unless indicated. |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | - | - |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | - | - |
| Average ACT | - | - |
| Matriculation Summary | Class of 2025 university matriculation: US 76%, France 9%, Canada 10%, Other 5%; 101 International Bac; 31 French Bac. | CLASS OF 2025 UNIVERSITY MATRICULATION — US 76%, France 9%, Canada 10%, Other 5%; 101 International Bac; 31 French Bac |
| Top Colleges | - | - |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | 50 | 50 countries |
| Students of Color | - | - |
| International Students | 67 | 67% International |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | - | - |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | Non-Ranking. | Trimester System; Non-Ranking. Unweighted GPA. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | - | Non-Ranking. |
| Weighted Grades | No | Trimester System; Non-Ranking. Unweighted GPA. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | Unweighted GPA. | Trimester System; Non-Ranking. Unweighted GPA. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | very_high | very_high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | established | established |
| Student Body Reach Category | global | global |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | reported_outcomes | reported_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status not reported.; No admit rate, applicant volume, or yield data reported for admissions selectivity.; All graduates prepare for either the French Baccalaureate Diploma or the International Baccalaureate Diploma plus a U.S. High School Diploma.; All core academic courses are considered honors level.; Grade 11 courses are offered at IB Higher Level or Standard Level unless indicated.; IB 2025 results reported: 95% pass rate, mean score 5.0, average diploma points 31.2.; French Baccalaureate 2025 results reported: 31 candidates, 100% pass rate, 100% honors.; National Merit 2025 reported: 21 Commended, 7 Semifinalists, 7 Finalists.; Testing policy not reported.; College counseling staff includes 2 Co-Directors of College Counseling and 2 College Counselors.; School lists memberships including International ACAC, NACAC, and Texas ACAC.; Awty recommends students submit no more than 10 applications.; Student body signals international reach: 10% international citizenship, 14% US/dual citizenship, 64% multilingual, 47 native languages.; School describes itself as the largest PK3-12 international school in the USA.; No financial aid participation data reported.; Matriculation summary reported for Class of 2025: US 76%, France 9%, Canada 10%, Other 5%.; Profile notes a 2025 acceptances list, but no specific top-college matriculation outcomes are provided in the supplied evidence. |