Serving 38 students in grades 10-12, Waxahachie H S Of Choice 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 <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 10-12
- Enrollment: 38 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Waxahachie H S Of Choice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Waxahachie H S Of Choice's student population of 38 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
38 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Waxahachie H S Of Choice is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)<50%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21-39%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
34%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Waxahachie H S Of Choice?
The graduation rate of Waxahachie H S Of Choice is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Waxahachie H S Of Choice?
38 students attend Waxahachie H S Of Choice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Waxahachie H S Of Choice students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Waxahachie H S Of Choice?
Waxahachie H S Of Choice has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Waxahachie H S Of Choice offer ?
Waxahachie H S Of Choice offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Waxahachie H S Of Choice part of?
Waxahachie H S Of Choice is part of Waxahachie ISD School District.
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