According to district officials, the fight broke out this morning and now the district Police Department is investigating. Witnesses say a civilian brandished a weapon to break up the fight between students.
Parents have been showing up at the school trying to get their children out of class and checking on their safety.
Many false reports have been made on social media sites.
Several parents are waiting in the school front office to talk to administrators. Many are very angry and upset after a fight broke out yesterday on campus.
Witnesses tell Eyewitness News that this stems from a fight yesterday and is possibly gang-related.
Several parents say they want to find an alternative school for their children because fights like this have been happening too frequently at the campus.
HISD issued the following statement:
- "Before classes this morning, an altercation took place across the street from Worthing High School. As a result of the situation, additional officers have been assigned to the campus and police are investigating. Please be assured that all students are safe at this time and instruction is continuing as usual. Please know we take these situations very seriously, as the safety of our students is always our top priority. Administrators have alerted parents via call out. As more details are available they will be shared as well."