Wylie High School is a public high school located in Wylie, Texas and classified as a 6A school by the UIL. It is part of the Wylie Independent School District which covers south central Collin County and includes portions of the communities of Sachse, St. Paul and Murphy along with Wylie.
Serving 3,095 students in grades 9-12, Wylie High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,095 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Wylie High School's student population of 3,095 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
White, Black, Maroon
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Wylie High School ranks within the top 5% 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 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#402 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
18%
6%
Hispanic
20%
53%
Black
16%
13%
White
41%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
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 Wylie High School's ranking?
Wylie High School is ranked #402 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Wylie High School often compared to?
Wylie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wylie East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 77% 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 99%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Wylie High School?
3,095 students attend Wylie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Wylie High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wylie High School?
Wylie High School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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