Wheatley High School vs. Furr High School
Should I attend Wheatley High School or Furr High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Wheatley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Furr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 741 students in grades 9-12, Wheatley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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.
Serving 1,153 students in grades 9-12, Furr 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 8% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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
741 students
1,153 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
65 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#7192 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#7420 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
8%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
25%
Graduation Rate
71%
73%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
290
377
Grade 10 Students
158
278
Grade 11 Students
144
274
Grade 12 Students
149
224
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
45%
80%
% Black
54%
18%
% White
n/a
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.51
0.33
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
