Serving 584 students in grades 9-12, Wharton 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 584 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wharton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Wharton High School's student population of 584 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
584 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Rankings
Wharton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wharton 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
#6967 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wharton High School's ranking?
Wharton High School is ranked #6967 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wharton High School often compared to?
Wharton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Bernard High School, Boling High School, El Campo High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wharton High School?
The graduation rate of Wharton High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wharton High School?
584 students attend Wharton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Wharton High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wharton High School?
Wharton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wharton High School offer ?
Wharton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wharton High School part of?
Wharton High School is part of Wharton Independent School District.
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