Waxahachie High School

Waxahachie High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
3001 US 287,  Waxahachie, TX
Waxahachie Independent School District
3.9
3.8
2,795 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Adan Casas
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
47%
Average GPA
3.28
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.28
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
185
Full Time Teachers
185
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
45.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

English
13%
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
260:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
42.7%
Hispanic
33%
Black
19.7%
Two or more races
3.4%
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
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 324 Students
University of Texas - Austin 321 Students
University of Texas - Arlington 259 Students
Baylor University 238 Students
University of North Texas 238 Students
Texas State University 224 Students
Texas Tech University 203 Students
Navarro College 194 Students
Stephen F. Austin State University 154 Students
Tarleton State University 134 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 172 Students
Business 141 Students
Psychology 91 Students
Biology 79 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 57 Students
Education 47 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 46 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 38 Students
Marketing 36 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 34 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 307 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/27/2024
The best part about my experience at Waxahachie high school id that the teachers are nice and the worst part is the fights that happen.
3.0 Senior
6/18/2024
Largely, Waxahachie High School was a mixed bag. Some things, such as the upper level AP classes and teachers, were phenomenal. However, the school rarely pushes this. WHS chooses apathy and does demand excellence, leading to a student body that doesn't care about putting in work and trying hard things.
4.0 Sophomore
5/13/2024
This high school is great they have wonderful staff everyone's nice and friendly and most of the teachers are great at their job. There are some teachers who aren't the bests at teaching though, but all of them do try their best and that's what counts.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 4 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/28/2017
My son is very happy at WHS and enjoys school every day. He finds his courses challenging and that his lessons are engaging. I appreciate all that WHS does to make this campus a great place for students!
3.0 parent
9/30/2014
As a parent, I care about academics, but I also care about the environment in the school. I have been pleased with both. WHS offers more rigorous classes for those wanting more through the Global High School if extra curricular isn't a priority. If you are looking for a supreme band program - WHS is...
2.0 other
11/12/2013
Im a former student and would like to mention that I was very poorly prepared for college. Particularly in the area of science. When I took my first chemistry class I truly realized how little I learned about science in high school. This school only cares about its scores on standardized testing and...
5.0 parent
11/7/2013
for all the people who think these schools are bad...visit some other schools, and you will find out how good these schools actually are! My kids received an excellent education in Waxahachie! Of course it isn't perfect, no place is, but trust me, it's much better than other places!

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