Gaye Lynn Rast
Kelly
(254) 870-7699
62 Total Sales
3 in Attendance Zone
$202K - $280K Price Range
University High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
3201 S New Rd,
Waco, TX
Waco Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Dr Ricky Edison
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
94%
Niche Grade
B-
A-
B
A-
B+
B
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
111
Full Time Teachers
111
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
20
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
30.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
5%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
372:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Hispanic
74.6%
Black
19.2%
White
4.5%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
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
586 Students
Baylor University
544 Students
University of Texas - Austin
521 Students
McLennan Community College
428 Students
Texas State University
427 Students
University of Houston
395 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University
290 Students
University of Dallas
289 Students
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
251 Students
Rice University
239 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
155 Students
Business
91 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
71 Students
Psychology
68 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice
52 Students
Education
49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
45 Students
Engineering
40 Students
Architecture
36 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
36 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/24/2023
I would love to see more student/staff involvement. I love the amount of school spirit that this high school displays. However I would like to also see more punctuality and service among staff members.
1/19/2023
My experience with University has been very chill and positive. A lot of admin and teachers actually care about the students and our well being.
9/1/2022
i am enjoying myself here at university high school. i am a freshman and i have had a great experience here. Some of my family members went to this school and they are very succsessful
GreatSchools Reviews
9/29/2018
Miserable. Serious parenting problem going on in this city
1/30/2012
I think i agree with some of the comments in the top. This school focuses more in graduating students than teching them. I think is oe of the worst schools in the districts of Waco, the education levels are really low and most of the students barely graduate. The couselors dont even help people and...
5/13/2010
1/21/2010
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Alta Vista
List Price Range
$235K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
2
Average Home Value
$204,718
Median Lot Size
7,840 Sq Ft
% Renters
66%
Household Income
$53,218
% of College Grads
19.4%
Median Age
30
Average House Size
1,333 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
79.6%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Alta Vista Park
Peplow Park
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Baylor
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Downtown Waco
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Kendrick
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