Waco High School

2020 N 42nd St
Waco, TX 76710
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,964 students in grades 9-12, Waco High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Waco High School's student population of 1,964 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 147 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,964 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
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School Rankings

Waco High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Waco High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#6171 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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26%
37%
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24%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
55%
53%
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Black
32%
13%
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White
10%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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88%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waco High School's ranking?
Waco High School is ranked #6171 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Waco High School often compared to?
Waco High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like University High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waco High School?
The graduation rate of Waco High School is 88%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Waco High School?
1,964 students attend Waco High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Waco High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waco High School?
Waco High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waco High School offer ?
Waco High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Waco High School part of?
Waco High School is part of Waco ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,964 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : 88% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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