Wylie East High School

3000 Wylie E Dr
Wylie, TX 75098
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 2,532 students in grades 9-12, Wylie East High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 97% (Top 10% in TX)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wylie East High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Wylie East High School's student population of 2,532 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 144 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,532 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
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School Rankings

Wylie East High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wylie East High School is 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#970 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wylie East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wylie East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wylie East High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
5%
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Hispanic
25%
53%
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Black
18%
13%
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White
45%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Wylie East High School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
97%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Wylie East High School and public school graduation rate of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wylie East High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wylie East High School's ranking?
Wylie East High School is ranked #970 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wylie East High School often compared to?
Wylie East High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wylie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wylie East High School?
The graduation rate of Wylie East High School is 97%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wylie East High School?
2,532 students attend Wylie East High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Wylie East High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wylie East High School?
Wylie East High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wylie East High School offer ?
Wylie East High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wylie East High School part of?
Wylie East High School is part of Wylie Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,532 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 97% (Top 10%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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