Wh Ford High School

Wh Ford High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
10064 S State Highway Spur 264,  Quinlan, TX
Quinlan Independent School District
3.6
2.3
786 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr Donald Merkel
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1070
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
14%
Reading Proficiency
43%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
14%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1070
Math
530
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
25
English
23
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
7.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
9%
State Average
17%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
2,443:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
White
56.7%
Hispanic
39.2%
Two or more races
2.8%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Texas A&M University - Commerce 99 Students
Texas A&M University 92 Students
University of North Texas 62 Students
University of Texas - Austin 56 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 52 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 44 Students
Baylor University 41 Students
University of Dallas 41 Students
Texas State University 39 Students
Texas Tech University 37 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 34 Students
Psychology 30 Students
Business 24 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Biology 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Mechanical Engineering 10 Students
Drama and Theatre Production 9 Students
Accounting 8 Students
Dental Hygiene 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 85 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/25/2023
It's been a pretty good time here, while it's not the best it is a small town public school. I've made alot of good memories here. I'm apart of the fine arts program and have had very good experiences with my teachers here. We have a pretty good range of extracurriculars. While the arts could use more funding (but when doesn't it), I have had a very good time. I have good friends and don't encounter many bad things with them. So 4/5
4.0 Junior
1/31/2023
It's a big school but the teachers really do care about students passing their classes although some things like the bathrooms need to repair the environment well in few words is a nice one.
3.0 Alum
8/29/2022
Most of the teachers do not care. I have only had 3 teachers that I liked in that school and that cared and 2 of them left the district. The teachers are not paid enough and since it is a ow income district most of the kids have behavior problems. The football team is prioritized even though they do not win. While the other programs that do succeed get over shadowed. Also the food is terrible.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 6 Reviews
2.0 parent
9/21/2017
There seemed to have been turnover issues when we attended Ford. Administration was more concerned about muscling their way through than nurturing the child's minds. If you need a document, transcript for example, good luck getting it in a timely fashion. You may have to contact a higher authority e...
5.0 teacher
1/14/2013
The rating in June is from a disgruntled parent that no longer has any kids in the system. 62 seniors earned over 2 million in scholarships in 2012 as compared to very few in surrounding schools. QISD offers a free associate's degree to those kids who travel that track through a partnership with Par...
1.0 parent
6/24/2012
Horrible School system, the entire district.. The administration care about taking care of there own much more than the edcation of the of the students they are paid to educate. Cronyism at its max while district maintains its "academically uneceptable" rating from the state.
2.0 other
6/28/2010
Seems more sports oriented than full academic. Sports are good for healthy bodies, but more focus on academics and creative or other electives needed. Discipline in electives is lacking as well. Several plays were previously canceled because of poor student attendance to meetings after having signed...

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