Whitehouse High School is a public high school in Whitehouse, Texas, United States. It is classified as a 5A school by the University Interscholastic League and is part of the Whitehouse Independent School District in Smith County. In 2018, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
Serving 1,404 students in grades 9-12, Whitehouse High School ranks in the top 30% 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Whitehouse High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Whitehouse, TX, covering approximately 77.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 5.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitehouse High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Whitehouse High School's student population of 1,404 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Rankings
Whitehouse High School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitehouse High School is 0.57, 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
#2222 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Maroon
School Mascot
Wildcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitehouse High School's ranking?
Whitehouse High School is ranked #2222 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Whitehouse High School often compared to?
Whitehouse High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindale High School, Chapel Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Whitehouse High School?
The graduation rate of Whitehouse High School is 96%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Whitehouse High School?
1,404 students attend Whitehouse High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Whitehouse High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitehouse High School?
Whitehouse High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitehouse High School offer ?
Whitehouse High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Whitehouse High School part of?
Whitehouse High School is part of Whitehouse Independent School District.
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