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 1,537 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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: 1,537 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Wylie High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Abilene, TX school district, covering approximately 138.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.9 miles to its furthest point.
- 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 1,537 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,537 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.55, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
63%
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
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.2%
23%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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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 Abilene High School, Cooper 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 90.3%.
How many students attend Wylie High School?
1,537 students attend Wylie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Wylie High School students are White, 24% 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 16:1, 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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