Whitewright High School

Whitewright High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
304 Echols Ln,  Whitewright, TX
Whitewright Independent School District
4.1
1.0
244 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Steve Morrow
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Reading Proficiency
62%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
54.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
28.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
550
Verbal
580
Average ACT
23
Math
23
English
24
Reading
24
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

English
9%
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
250:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
74%
Hispanic
12.8%
Two or more races
5.5%
Black
4.1%
Native American
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
Grayson College 56 Students
Texas A&M University 51 Students
Texas Tech University 38 Students
Collin College 31 Students
East Texas A&M University 29 Students
Tarleton State University 27 Students
University of North Texas 26 Students
University of Texas - Austin 25 Students
Oklahoma State University 25 Students
University of Oklahoma 23 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 28 Students
Nursing 23 Students
Biology 14 Students
Psychology 13 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 9 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 8 Students
Criminology 8 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 44 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/6/2019
I have had a great time at WHS over my four years. I think a lot of the changes I'd like to see made will be made here in the near future.
4.0 Senior
1/20/2017
Its a great school, very family like atmosphere. Sports are great at this school, teachers are very friendly, and help very much. Whitewright has been home to me and many others and we all enjoy the small town atmosphere.
5.0 Senior
1/20/2017
I have been a student at Whitewright High School for 5 years and I really like the way teachers teach here. If we don`t understand something they the patience to show us the easier ways so we can understand. This school also has really good athletics and I believe that this is a great school for students to attend. I have learned so much since I moved from Wylie.
GreatSchools Reviews
1.0 1 Review
1.0 parent
7/21/2017
This school is terrible. There is a double standard people who grew up there are definitely given favor. Teachers kids are treated better than the average kid . If you haven't played sports since you were 3 you will not be allowed to play you will be benched.. It's a toxic environment and the high r...

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Whitewright High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Whitewright, TX and is served by the Whitewright Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 244 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Academic records show that 54.5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Whitewright High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.69, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 23. Discover additional schools in the area, like Whitewright Middle School, Whitewright Elementary School, Tom Bean Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Whitewright has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Whitewright High School.

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