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Students at Waco H S score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Waco H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,558/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waco), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,304
Median home value
$229,000
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76710; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valor Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–11 | 0.9 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Eagle Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Reicher Catholic High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| St Louis Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Waco ISD
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #11 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waco H S is listed in WACO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waco H S
Waco H S is a public high school in Waco, TX, part of Waco ISD, serving approximately 1,778 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,582 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waco H S
What grades does Waco H S serve?
Waco H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Waco H S?
Waco H S has an enrollment of approximately 1,778 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waco H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Waco H S is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waco H S rank in TX?
Waco H S ranks #6,582 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Waco H S's MySchoolScout rating?
Waco H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Waco H S?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waco H S has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Waco H S a charter school?
No, Waco H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waco H S a Title I school?
No, Waco H S is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waco H S?
87.1% of students at Waco H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,778
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 143
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- McLennan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (254) 776-1150
- 4-Year Graduation
- 88.0%
- Area population (ZIP 76710)
- 23,270
- Area average commute
- 15.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76710; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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