Waco High School

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Waco High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2020 N 42nd St,  Waco, TX
Waco Independent School District
3.6
3.0
1,885 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Edward L Love
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
84%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
24
Reading
24
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
25.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
4%
State Average
16%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
425:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Hispanic
59.7%
Black
29.4%
White
8.3%
Two or more races
2.1%
Asian
<1%
Native American
<1%

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.
McLennan Community College 297 Students
University of Texas - Austin 281 Students
Texas A&M University 259 Students
Baylor University 215 Students
Texas State University 181 Students
Texas Tech University 142 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 133 Students
Tarleton State University 133 Students
University of Houston 119 Students
Rice University 111 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 83 Students
Business 81 Students
Psychology 58 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 49 Students
Biology 47 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 40 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Accounting 27 Students
Architecture 24 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 21 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 222 Reviews
3.0 Junior
11/19/2024
Waco High School is not as bad as it seems for individual wise as long as you hang around the right people. Some teachers are not very thorough with their teaching due to students not caring. However, as long as you do the higher-level classes (ap, pre-ap, dual credit) and involve yourself in the fine arts (especially marching band), you will find a great community like a diamond in the rough.
4.0 Senior
3/27/2024
Waco high is a very diverse school with an amazing tight knit community. It can be hard to find a group at first but the great part of its size is the variety of people.
4.0 Sophomore
11/2/2023
its very good i like the enviornement that i am surrounded in and the sports are great with many opprotunitues
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 4 Reviews
2.0 parent
1/25/2024
Most of the staff seems like they are there to collect a check and checked out. You can tell which staff members are invested. Short staffed. UnorganizedWhat happened to the passion and psychology of teaching?Fights breaking out right in front of me and police just watching. No attempt to stop or st...
1.0 parent
10/27/2019
Deplorable. I believe it is better if a student student is academically gifted & is in all pre-AP or AP classes. My child is not in these classes, but shouldn't I have expectations that my child's education is just as important? In regular classes, my student is absolutely not being prepared to atte...
5.0 parent
4/6/2018
My two graduates from Waco High have been highly successful at one of Texas' most rigorous colleges. We had a great experience at Waco High.
4.0 other
5/14/2014
Let's face it, every school has its problems. Waco's are just exploited by a very biased media. Here's the facts: the real world isn't perfect. It's filled with challenges and hardships that require thinking on your toes and toughening up. Waco prepares you for that better than any school in the are...

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Waco High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Waco, TX and is served by the Waco Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,885 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Waco High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 84%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $181,927. Discover additional schools in the area, like Brazos High School, Texas Christian Academy, St Louis Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Waco has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Waco High School.

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