Waco High School vs. University High School
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School Overview
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University High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
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).
Serving 1,672 students in grades 9-12, University High School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,964 students
1,672 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
147 teachers
121 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6171 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4373 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Graduation Rate
88%
94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
667
540
Grade 10 Students
481
400
Grade 11 Students
439
395
Grade 12 Students
377
337
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
55%
75%
% Black
32%
19%
% White
10%
5%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%