Wylie High School is a public high school located in Abilene, Texas, United States. It is the sole high school of the Wylie Independent School District. Wylie ISD serves the southernmost areas of Abilene, as well as the ever-growing suburbs and exurbs in east central Taylor County.
Serving 1,517 students in grades 9-12, Wylie 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 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wylie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wylie High School's student population of 1,517 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Wylie High School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wylie 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
#999 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
22%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
65%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldog/lady Dog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wylie High School's ranking?
Wylie High School is ranked #999 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wylie High School often compared to?
Wylie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper High School, Abilene High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wylie High School?
The graduation rate of Wylie High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wylie High School?
1,517 students attend Wylie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Wylie High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wylie High School?
Wylie High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wylie High School offer ?
Wylie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wylie High School part of?
Wylie High School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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