Serving 799 students in grades 9-12, Wh Ford 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 799 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WH Ford High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Quinlan school district, covering approximately 149.2 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of about 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.9 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wh Ford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wh Ford High School's student population of 799 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
799 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Wh Ford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wh Ford 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6586 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wh Ford High School's ranking?
Wh Ford High School is ranked #6586 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wh Ford High School often compared to?
Wh Ford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lone Oak High School, Cumby Collegiate High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wh Ford High School?
The graduation rate of Wh Ford High School is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Wh Ford High School?
799 students attend Wh Ford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Wh Ford High School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wh Ford High School?
Wh Ford High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wh Ford High School offer ?
Wh Ford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wh Ford High School part of?
Wh Ford High School is part of Quinlan Independent School District.
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