New Waverly High School

9464 Hyw 75 S
New Waverly, TX 77358
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 330 students in grades 9-12, New Waverly 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

New Waverly High School's student population of 330 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers

School Rankings

New Waverly High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Waverly High School is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3557 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
41%
45-49%
51%
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
15%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
66%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Waverly High School's ranking?
New Waverly High School is ranked #3557 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are New Waverly High School often compared to?
New Waverly High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Waverly High School?
The graduation rate of New Waverly High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend New Waverly High School?
330 students attend New Waverly High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of New Waverly High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Waverly High School?
New Waverly High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Waverly High School offer ?
New Waverly High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is New Waverly High School part of?
New Waverly High School is part of New Waverly Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 330 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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