Whitney High School

1400 N Brazos
Whitney, TX 76692
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 425 students in grades 9-12, Whitney High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Whitney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Whitney High School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
425 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Whitney High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitney High School is 0.45, 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)
#2733 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
37%
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45-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
23%
53%
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Black
4%
13%
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White
71%
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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0.45
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85-89%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Whitney High School's ranking?
Whitney High School is ranked #2733 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitney High School?
The graduation rate of Whitney High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Whitney High School?
425 students attend Whitney High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Whitney High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitney High School?
Whitney High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitney High School offer ?
Whitney High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitney High School part of?
Whitney High School is part of Whitney ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 425 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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